Free Essential Digital Skills Course in Hackney. Classes run at ELATT Shoreditch, part-time during the day. You'll start with an initial assessment to make sure Entry Level 3 is the right starting point for you. Over 16 weeks, you'll build practical skills for everyday digital life, covering the internet, email, social media, creating documents, online shopping, and staying safe online. This free computer course for adults runs at a manageable pace, giving you time to practise and ask questions.
Who this course is for
We teach essential digital skills for learners at Entry Level 3 to Level 1. Courses address the key digital skills needed for daily life including using the internet, communicating via email or social media, creating documents using MS office, online shopping, and online safety. These courses will help you progress to a vocational course at ELATT.
Entry requirements
Complete an Initial Assessment with ELATT
What you will learn
You'll use the internet to find and check information safely.
You'll send and receive emails and communicate through social media.
You'll create and edit documents using Microsoft Office tools.
You'll shop online and manage everyday tasks through websites and apps.
You'll recognise online risks and take steps to stay safe.
You'll develop the digital confidence to move on to further vocational courses.
How you will learn
You'll learn through tutor-led classroom sessions at ELATT Shoreditch. Classes are part-time and run during the day. Your tutor will guide you through practical tasks and activities, and you'll have support from classmates throughout. Assessment is ongoing and based on the skills you demonstrate during the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. ELATT Shoreditch will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Office administrator: uses email, documents, and online tools daily.
Receptionist: handles digital communication and basic computer tasks.
Retail assistant: many roles now require basic digital skills.
Care assistant: digital records and communication are increasingly common.
Warehouse operative: stock and logistics systems are often computer-based.
Customer service advisor: uses email, chat tools, and online systems.
What you could study next
Level 1 Essential Digital Skills Qualification: the next step up, covering more advanced everyday digital tasks.
Functional Skills English or Maths (Level 1 or 2): often needed alongside digital skills for employment or further study.
Level 1 or 2 IT or Business Administration course at ELATT Shoreditch: builds on your digital skills toward office and admin roles.
