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Free Level 2 Digital and IT Skills Course Online – ELATT

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Digital and IT Skills Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around your life.

The course is for adults aged 19 or over. You'll study over 12 weeks, covering practical digital skills that employers look for. Topics include cybersecurity, digital safety, and core IT skills used in everyday work. You'll also develop the confidence to use digital tools in office and admin settings.

You'll finish with a Gateway Qualifications Certificate in Digital and IT Skills.

Who this course is for

Adults 19+

Entry requirements

  • English: Level 1 (Functional Skills, GCSE, ESOL or equivalent)
  • IT: Level 1
  • Please bring your prior qualification certificates with you to your first Assessment meeting.
  • If you don't have your certificates, we'll ask you to complete a short English and IT assessment so that we can make sure you're ready for this course. Find out more about the application process at elatt.org.uk/about/our-training

What you will learn

  • You'll identify and respond to cybersecurity threats to IT systems and data.
  • You'll understand how to protect users and systems from digital risks.
  • You'll develop practical skills with everyday digital tools and software.
  • You'll apply IT skills to tasks common in office and admin roles.
  • You'll build awareness of online safety and responsible digital behaviour.

How you will learn

You'll study online through practical tasks and activities. Learning is self-paced, so you work through the material at a speed that suits you. Assessment is based on the work you complete during the course. You'll need Level 1 English and Level 1 IT before you start. If you don't have certificates to show this, you'll complete a short assessment at your first meeting.

What you will need to bring

Bring any prior qualification certificates to your first assessment meeting. If you don't have them, you'll complete a short English and IT assessment instead. Elatt will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Admin assistant, supports office teams with day-to-day digital tasks.
  • Data entry clerk, inputs and manages records using IT systems.
  • Customer service advisor, handles queries using digital tools and software.
  • IT support assistant, helps users with basic technical issues.
  • Office administrator, organises schedules, files, and communications digitally.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Digital Skills, a natural next step for deeper technical knowledge.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 Web Design and Development qualification, if you want to move into building websites.
  • Functional Skills English or Maths at Level 2, useful if you need to meet employer entry requirements for further study.
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