Level 2 Digital and IT Skills Course in Redditch. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College Redditch Campus, part-time with flexible daytime attendance. The course runs over one year, giving you time to build skills alongside other commitments. You'll cover practical digital and IT skills across areas including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, and digital technologies. The level 2 digital and it skills qualification also explores cybersecurity fundamentals, website and media design, programming, and mobile and web technologies. Optional specialist units let you focus on areas that match your career interests. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
The Level 2 Extended Certificate in Digital and IT Skills provides a comprehensive and practical grounding in key digital competencies needed for employment, apprenticeships, or progression to higher level IT study. Learners develop a broad skill set across areas such as digital career progression, website and media design, cybersecurity fundamentals, programming, spreadsheets, databases, mobile and web technologies, and emerging digital tools, with optional specialist units available to tailor
Entry requirements
Learners will be invited to complete an initial assessment which will help us to determine the right course for you.
What you will learn
You'll use word processing software to produce professional documents.
You'll create and format spreadsheets to organise and analyse data.
You'll build and query databases to manage information.
You'll design presentations using presentation software.
You'll explore cybersecurity fundamentals and how to stay safe online.
You'll develop skills in website and media design.
You'll get hands-on experience with mobile and web technologies.
You'll investigate emerging digital tools and their use in the workplace.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical tasks in the classroom. Assessment is portfolio-based, meaning you collect evidence of your work as you go. There are no formal written exams. You'll complete tasks covering each area of the course and build a portfolio that demonstrates your digital skills to employers.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Heart of Worcestershire College Redditch Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
IT support technician: first-line technical help for businesses and organisations.
Data entry administrator: managing and updating records using databases and spreadsheets.
Digital marketing assistant: supporting online content, social media, and web updates.
Office administrator: handling documents, communications, and digital systems.
Web content assistant: uploading and maintaining website content.
Junior IT technician: supporting day-to-day digital operations in a workplace.
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT: a deeper qualification covering networking, security, and software development, suited to those aiming for technical IT roles or higher education.
T Level in Digital: a two-year technical qualification with an industry placement, recognised by universities and employers.
Level 3 IT apprenticeship: combines paid work with structured training toward a recognised IT qualification.
