Level 2 Digital Skills Course in Ilkeston. Classes run at Derby College Ilkeston Campus, part-time on Tuesday evenings over 11 weeks. You'll need some prior experience of digital and IT tools, and should be working at around Entry Level 3 in English. An informal interview and assessment session will confirm the course is the right fit for you. The course covers digital and IT skills for roles in areas like administration, finance, marketing, and manufacturing.
Who this course is for
**This course may be FREE if you earn less than £25,000p.a. Other learners may be eligible to a reduced fee of £144. Contact us for more details.**Level 2 Digital and IT Skills is a flexible ICT portfolio-based qualification aimed at adults aged 19+.It is ideal for learners who want to develop and extend their abilities to prepare for job roles in industries where specific digital and IT skills are required such as administration, finance, marketing and manufacturing.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.Applicants will need to have some prior knowledge and experience of digital and IT skills and should be working at a minimum of Entry Level 3 standard in English.Applicants with low levels of digital and IT skills should consider studying our free Beginners IT or Essential Digital Skills qualifications first.You will be invited to an informal interview and assessment session in order to establish your suitability for the course and wi
What you will learn
You'll develop practical digital and IT skills for workplace use.
You'll build knowledge relevant to roles in administration, finance, marketing, and manufacturing.
You'll work through a portfolio-based qualification, gathering evidence of your skills.
You'll explore cybersecurity concepts and how they apply in digital work environments.
You'll strengthen your ability to use digital tools confidently in professional settings.
How you will learn
This is a portfolio-based qualification. You'll attend classroom sessions at Derby College Ilkeston Campus on Tuesday evenings and build a portfolio of evidence as you progress. An informal interview and assessment takes place before you start, so the centre can confirm the course is right for you and plan your learning accordingly.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Derby College Ilkeston Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Cyber Security Analyst: monitor systems and protect against digital threats
IT Support Technician: troubleshoot hardware and software for organisations
Data Entry Administrator: manage and process digital records accurately
Digital Marketing Assistant: support online campaigns and content management
Office Administrator: handle digital communications, scheduling, and documents
Finance Administrator: use digital tools to process financial data
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Digital and IT Skills (Gateway Qualifications) - a larger qualification building on the Award, covering more units and broadening your digital skill set.
Level 3 qualifications in IT or Cybersecurity - the next step if you want to move into more technical roles or specialist digital work.
CompTIA Security+ or similar industry certifications - widely recognised in cybersecurity hiring and a natural next step after foundational digital training.
