Level 2 Digital and IT Skills Course in Worcester. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College, part-time during the day with flexible attendance. You'll build practical digital skills across a broad range of areas, including spreadsheets, databases, website and media design, cybersecurity fundamentals, programming, and mobile and web technologies. Optional specialist units let you focus on areas that match your interests. The course takes one year to complete. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this level 2 digital and it skills qualification is the right fit 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, presentation, and spreadsheet software to a professional standard.
You'll work with database software to store, manage, and retrieve information.
You'll explore cybersecurity fundamentals and understand how to protect digital systems.
You'll develop skills in website and media design.
You'll learn the basics of programming and how to apply them practically.
You'll work with mobile and web technologies and emerging digital tools.
You'll build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your digital competencies to employers.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical tasks in the classroom. Assessment is portfolio-based, meaning you gather evidence of your work as you go rather than sitting a formal exam. Your portfolio will show the range of digital skills you've developed across the course. Classes are part-time with flexible attendance, so you can fit study around other commitments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Heart of Worcestershire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
IT support technician, helping users with hardware and software issues
Data entry administrator, managing records and databases
Digital marketing assistant, supporting online content and campaigns
Web content coordinator, updating and maintaining websites
Office administrator, using digital tools across business functions
Junior cybersecurity analyst, supporting teams with basic security tasks
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT or Computing, a natural next step if you want to specialise further in areas like networking, software development, or cybersecurity.
A digital or IT apprenticeship, combining paid work with structured training at a higher level.
T Level in Digital, a two-year technical qualification for those aiming at higher-level IT roles or university.
