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Free Level 2 Digital and IT Skills Course in Basildon

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Digital and IT Skills Course in Basildon. Classes run at Centre for Digital Technologies Basildon, full-time over 12 months. The course is free if you're under 19 and not in employment.

The course covers digital design, digital marketing, IT and network support, software and programming, and productivity tools. You'll also explore how digital skills apply in sectors like finance, marketing, and manufacturing. Units are a mix of mandatory and optional, so the course can reflect the direction you want to go.

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

Who this course is for

This qualification is ideal if you want to develop and extend your digital and IT skills to prepare for different roles in the digital and creative industries, such as software and programming, network support and digital design. The course covers a number of digital areas.

The qualification is also designed for job roles in other industries where specific digital and IT skills are required, such as finance, marketing, machining and manufacturing.

The qualification includes a mandatory unit along with optional units that relate directly to the skills, knowledge and behaviours expected by employers and cover a wide range and use of different digital technologies, systems and software.

Entry requirements

Level 1 qualification or Two GCSEs at grade 3 including a grade 3 in either maths or English.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in digital design, including tools and techniques used in creative industries.
  • You'll learn the fundamentals of IT and network support.
  • You'll practise software and programming concepts relevant to tech roles.
  • You'll apply digital marketing skills used across a range of industries.
  • You'll use productivity software confidently in workplace settings.
  • You'll explore how digital technology is used in sectors like finance, marketing, and manufacturing.
  • You'll build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your skills to employers.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through practical tasks, portfolio work, assignments, and project work. There are also oral questioning sessions and group discussions. Learning takes place in the classroom at Centre for Digital Technologies Basildon, with a mix of individual and group activities throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Centre for Digital Technologies Basildon will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT Support Technician, provides technical help to users and organisations.
  • Junior IT Assistant, supports IT teams with day-to-day tasks and systems.
  • Web Designer, creates and maintains websites for clients or employers.
  • Digital Marketing Assistant, runs social media and online campaigns.
  • Network Support Technician, helps maintain and troubleshoot computer networks.
  • Digital Skills Administrator, uses digital tools to support office and business functions.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Digital qualification at South Essex College, a natural next step if you want to specialise further in tech or creative digital roles.
  • A digital or IT apprenticeship, letting you earn while you apply your skills in a real workplace.
  • Level 3 IT or Computing qualifications, opening routes into higher education or more advanced technical roles.
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