Level 1 Essential Digital Skills course in Halesowen. Classes run at Halesowen College, full-time during the day. The course runs for 36 weeks and covers the core digital skills that employers and everyday life now expect. You'll build confidence using devices, communicating online, handling information safely, and completing tasks digitally. A free essential digital skills course for adults is a practical way to get up to speed with technology used across most workplaces. You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Essential Digital Skills certificate.
Who this course is for
For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk
Entry requirements
For information regarding the content of this course please contact the Admissions department on (0121) 602 7777, alternatively course information can be found on our website by visiting www.halesowen.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll use devices and software to complete everyday digital tasks.
You'll communicate online safely and effectively, including email and messaging.
You'll find, evaluate, and manage information and content online.
You'll handle data and digital documents with care and accuracy.
You'll understand how to stay safe online and protect personal information.
You'll use digital tools to solve problems and complete tasks independently.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Halesowen College, with hands-on practice using digital devices and software. Assessment is through practical tasks and activities that test what you can do, rather than written exams. You'll be assessed on your ability to complete real digital tasks across the areas covered by the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Halesowen College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: digital skills are essential for office-based admin roles.
Customer service assistant: most customer service work now involves digital systems.
Retail assistant: stock, orders, and communications are increasingly digital.
Warehouse operative: many warehouses use digital scanners and management systems.
Healthcare support worker: patient records and rotas are managed digitally.
Teaching assistant: schools use digital platforms for planning and communication.
Receptionist: booking systems, email, and digital records are core to the role.
What you could study next
Level 2 Essential Digital Skills Qualification: the next step up, covering more complex digital tasks and recognised by more employers.
Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 1 or Level 2: often studied alongside digital skills to strengthen your overall employability.
Vocational qualifications in Business Administration, Customer Service, or Health and Social Care: many of these build on digital competence as a foundation.
