Level 2 Digital and IT Skills Course in Coalville

Cost£351.00
Duration25 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start24 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Digital and IT Skills Course in Coalville. Classes run at GoLearn Coalville, part-time during the day.

You'll attend a two-hour session each week over 25 weeks, with some home study alongside. The course covers practical digital skills for the workplace, including using Microsoft Office applications. No formal entry requirements are needed. You'll have an initial assessment at the start so the course is pitched at the right level for you.

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

Who this course is for

This course will lead to either a Level 1 or Level 2 certificate in Digital Skills and improve your skills in using Microsoft Office for the workplace or home. It is delivered over 25 weeks with a 2-hour face to face session per week and an expectation of some home study. An initial assessment will be required at the start of the course.

Entry requirements

No formal Entry Requirements are needed for Certificate in Digital Skills (Level 1 / Level 2)

What you will learn

  • You'll use Microsoft Word to create and format documents.
  • You'll use Microsoft Excel to work with spreadsheets and basic data.
  • You'll use Microsoft PowerPoint to build presentations.
  • You'll manage files, folders, and storage on a computer.
  • You'll communicate effectively using email and digital tools.
  • You'll stay safe online and understand basic cybersecurity practices.
  • You'll apply digital skills in everyday workplace tasks.

How you will learn

You'll learn through face-to-face classroom sessions, one two-hour class per week. Some home study is expected alongside the sessions. Assessment is built into the course to check your progress and confirm the right level for you. An initial assessment takes place at the start of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. GoLearn Coalville will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Admin assistant, supports office teams with documents, emails, and data.
  • Data entry clerk, inputs and manages records using computer systems.
  • Receptionist, handles communications and digital admin at a front desk.
  • Customer service advisor, uses digital tools to manage queries and records.
  • Office junior, carries out a range of day-to-day digital tasks in a workplace.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration, a natural next step if you want to move into more senior office roles.
  • Level 2 or Level 3 IT User qualifications from City and Guilds or Pearson, covering more advanced digital and software skills.
  • Level 3 AAT Accounting qualification, useful if you want to combine your digital skills with finance work.

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