Free Level 2 Digital Skills Course Online – Education Training Collective

CostFREE
Duration32 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Computer Course. Study online at your own pace over 32 weeks, fitting learning around your work and home life.

The course builds practical digital skills you can use every day and in the workplace. You'll cover planning, organising information, and using common digital tools across a range of tasks. These are the transferable skills employers look for. You'll need three GCSEs at grade 2 or above, or an entry level qualification in a related subject, to join.

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

Who this course is for

These qualifications will assess the application of ICT skills through their practical use. They will provide you with essential knowledge transferable skills and tools to improve their learning in other subjects with the aims of enhancing their employability contributing to their personal development and future economic well-being.

They will equip you with sound ICT skills for everyday use and provide opportunities to develop in context those desirable transferable skills such as planning research and analysis working with others or communicating technical concepts effectively.

They will also challenge all learners including high attaining learners by introducing them to demanding material and skills; encouraging independence and creativity; providing tasks that engage them.

Entry requirements

Three GCSEs grade 2 or above or an entry level qualification in a related course.

What you will learn

  • You'll use common digital tools to complete everyday tasks.
  • You'll organise and manage information using ICT.
  • You'll plan and structure work using digital methods.
  • You'll develop transferable skills that support learning in other areas.
  • You'll apply practical IT skills in realistic, work-relevant contexts.

How you will learn

You'll study online, working through practical tasks that test your ICT skills in use. Assessment is based on the application of skills rather than written exams. You'll complete activities that show you can use digital tools effectively. Education Training Collective will guide you through the course and confirm assessment details when you enrol.

What you will need to bring

You'll need access to a device with an internet connection to study online. Education Training Collective will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Data entry clerk, inputs and manages information for an organisation.
  • Office administrator, handles digital correspondence, files, and records.
  • Customer service advisor, uses digital systems to support customers.
  • Receptionist, manages bookings and communications using office software.
  • Retail assistant, uses digital tills and stock management tools.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Digital Skills, a broader qualification covering more digital topics in depth.
  • Level 3 Certificate in IT, a step up for those wanting more technical or specialist IT roles.
  • Functional Skills Maths or English at Level 2, useful if you want to meet entry requirements for further study or employment.

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