Free Level 1 Essential Digital Skills course in March. Classes run at The March Community Centre, with part-time daytime sessions spread over 11 months. You'll build practical digital skills for everyday life and work: using devices confidently, accessing online services, communicating digitally, and handling information safely. Before you start, you'll complete a brief initial assessment so the course can be tailored to your starting point. This is a free essential digital skills course for adults who want to get more from technology at their own pace.
Who this course is for
Please note this course listing is for information only. By applying you are registering your interest, and a member of our customer support team will be in touch shortly to progress you to a full application. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us on 01353 613013 Do you want to learn more about IT? Our Digital Functional Skills courses are designed to give you the skills to: Access online services, such as booking your GP appointment Stay in touch with family and friends, via email or video calls Shop and bank online Use social media and keeping yourself safe online Use IT at work You will gain new skills and develop your confidence in using computers and navigate the digital world and online services
Entry requirements
Prior to starting the course, you will be required to complete a brief initial assessment. This will help us understand your current starting point and allow us to tailor the course to meet your specific needs
What you will learn
You'll use devices and software to complete everyday digital tasks.
You'll access online services, including booking appointments and using government websites.
You'll communicate online safely, including email and messaging.
You'll find, evaluate, and manage digital information and content.
You'll handle personal data and stay safe online.
You'll create and edit digital documents, spreadsheets, and other files.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The March Community Centre. Learning is hands-on, with practical tasks that reflect real digital situations. Assessment is through set tasks and activities that test what you can do, not written exams. Your initial assessment shapes how the course is delivered, so the pace and content match where you are when you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The March Community Centre 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: handling online queries, emails, and digital systems.
Care assistant: many care providers use digital records and booking tools.
Receptionist: booking systems, email, and online scheduling are core tasks.
Retail assistant: stock management and customer-facing digital tools.
Library assistant: supporting the public with digital access and online services.
What you could study next
Level 2 Essential Digital Skills: the next step up, covering more complex digital tasks and preparing you for a wider range of work roles.
Functional Skills English or Maths (Level 1 or 2): often studied alongside digital skills to strengthen your overall employability.
IT User qualifications (such as City and Guilds ITQ): a more in-depth route into IT for work.
