Free Level 1 Essential Digital Skills course in Bromsgrove. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College Bromsgrove Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over one year at a manageable pace, with no official entry requirements. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. Covering devices, Microsoft Office applications, email, online transactions, and staying safe online, this essential digital skills qualification builds practical, workplace-ready IT skills. It's a strong step toward further digital learning or employment.
Who this course is for
Essential Digital Skills (Level 1), This qualification will help to develop a wide range of digital and IT skills for home and work including using devices, software applications such as Microsoft Office, internet and email, and staying safe online., , Functional Skills in ICT (Level 1), This qualification focusses on IT for work and includes learning further use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook., , Delivery Information:, This 6-week course is delivered across 2 days per week, 9.
Entry requirements
No official entry requirements.
What you will learn
You'll use hardware and software confidently, and search and navigate online independently.
You'll create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
You'll send and receive emails and other digital communications using Microsoft Outlook.
You'll complete online transactions, including buying online and comparing products and services.
You'll protect your personal data and stay safe and responsible when using digital services.
How you will learn
You'll learn in a classroom at Heart of Worcestershire College Bromsgrove Campus, attending part-time during the day. Sessions are flexible across the week. Assessment is by exam. Throughout the course, you'll practise tasks using real software and online platforms, building the skills you need to use digital tools independently at work and in everyday life.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Heart of Worcestershire College Bromsgrove Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: handling emails, documents, and online systems daily.
Receptionist: using digital tools to manage bookings and communications.
Retail assistant: processing online orders and using point-of-sale software.
Customer service advisor: communicating through email and digital platforms.
Data entry clerk: entering and managing information using spreadsheets.
Care worker: completing digital records and communicating with teams online.
What you could study next
Level 2 Essential Digital Skills Qualification: the natural next step, covering more advanced digital tasks for work and everyday life.
Functional Skills ICT Level 1 or Level 2: a workplace-focused IT qualification covering Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook in more depth.
Level 2 IT User Qualifications (such as ECDL or equivalent): broader IT skills recognised by employers across many sectors.
