Level 2 Digital and IT Skills Course in Wigston

Cost£351.00
Duration25 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start28 Oct 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Digital and IT Skills Course in Wigston. Classes run at GoLearn! Wigston, part-time during the day over 25 weeks.

You'll build practical digital skills for work and everyday life. The course covers Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Sessions run for two hours a week, with some home study expected. 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 organise data and create basic spreadsheets.
  • You'll use Microsoft PowerPoint to build presentations.
  • You'll manage files and folders on a computer.
  • You'll communicate effectively using email and online tools.
  • You'll stay safe online and understand basic digital security.
  • You'll apply digital skills in workplace and everyday contexts.

How you will learn

You'll attend a two-hour classroom session each week at GoLearn! Wigston. Some home study is expected alongside the weekly classes. An initial assessment at the start of the course helps place you at the right level. Assessment is based on practical tasks and coursework completed during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. GoLearn! Wigston 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 information using computer systems.
  • Receptionist, handles communications and digital records at a front desk.
  • Customer service advisor, uses digital tools to manage queries and accounts.
  • Office junior, carries out a range of digital and admin tasks in a workplace.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Certificate in Digital Skills, a natural next step if you want to go further with IT.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration, combines digital skills with broader office and admin knowledge.
  • Level 2 IT User Skills (ITQ), covers a wider range of IT applications and workplace software.

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