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Level 2 Digital Skills Course in Derby

Cost£403.20
Duration11 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start5 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Digital Skills Course in Derby. Classes run at Derby College, part-time on Monday 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 interview and assessment session will confirm the course is the right fit for you. The course covers digital and IT skills relevant to roles in administration, finance, marketing, and manufacturing. It is portfolio-based, so your work builds up as you go.

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.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical digital and IT skills for use in workplace settings.
  • You'll build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your competence across digital tasks.
  • You'll learn how digital tools are applied in sectors such as administration, finance, marketing, and manufacturing.
  • You'll gain an understanding of cybersecurity principles relevant to everyday digital work.
  • You'll practise working with IT systems and software in a structured, supported environment.

How you will learn

This is a portfolio-based qualification. You build up a collection of evidence as you work through the course. Classes run in a classroom setting at Derby College on Monday evenings. An informal interview and assessment session takes place before you start, so the centre can confirm the course suits your current level and plan your learning from there.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Derby College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Cyber Security Analyst: monitor systems and respond to digital threats
  • IT Support Technician: troubleshoot hardware and software for organisations
  • Digital Administrator: manage data, files, and communications digitally
  • Marketing Assistant: use digital tools to support campaigns and content
  • Finance Administrator: handle digital records, spreadsheets, and reporting
  • Data Entry Clerk: input and manage information accurately across systems

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Digital and IT Skills (Gateway Qualifications): a larger qualification in the same subject, covering more credits and a broader range of digital competencies.
  • Level 3 IT or Cybersecurity qualification: the next step if you want to move into more technical roles or specialist cybersecurity work.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2: useful if you want to strengthen your English alongside your digital skills.
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