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Level 2 Digital Skills Course Online – ACL Essex

CostFREE
Duration3 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
Start6 Oct 2026
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Computer Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your work and home life.

Funding may be available for some learners, and fees may apply for others. Before starting, you'll need to have completed the Access to Data Management and Analytics course. The course covers practical data skills: managing datasets in Excel, writing formulas and functions, and presenting information clearly. It takes around 3 hours of study in total.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Award in Digital and IT Skills.

Who this course is for

Unlock the power of data with this industry-focused qualification. This course develops the practical skills employers are looking for, including managing datasets in Excel, using formulas and functions to analyse information, and creating clear, impactf

Entry requirements

You should have successfully completed the Access to Data Management and Analytics course prior to beginning the qualification part of the course.

What you will learn

  • You'll manage datasets using Microsoft Excel.
  • You'll write formulas and functions to analyse data.
  • You'll create clear charts and reports to present information.
  • You'll apply data skills that employers look for in digital and office roles.

How you will learn

You'll study online and complete a practical assessment based on the skills covered in the course. The assessment focuses on real data tasks in Excel, including using formulas and presenting findings. Everything is completed online, so you can work through it at a time that suits you.

What you will need to bring

ACL Essex will confirm anything you need before you start. You'll need access to a device with an internet connection and Microsoft Excel to complete the practical work.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Data entry clerk, inputs and manages records for an organisation.
  • Office administrator, handles data and reporting tasks in a busy office.
  • Finance assistant, supports teams with spreadsheets and data tracking.
  • Marketing assistant, uses data to report on campaigns and results.
  • Operations coordinator, tracks and analyses business information day to day.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award or Certificate in Data Analytics, a step up for those wanting more advanced data skills.
  • Level 3 IT or Digital qualification, broadens your computer qualification into wider digital roles.
  • Microsoft Office Specialist certification, a recognised computer certificate valued by many employers.
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