Essential Digital Skills for Work
Essential Digital Skills for Work gives learners the confidence to use everyday technology effectively in modern workplaces. The course focuses on practical digital tasks and helps build the skills needed to work more efficiently, communicate clearly and stay safe online.
Amara – “Achieving my Level 1 Essential Digital Skills for Work gave me the confidence to apply for jobs, and it paid off. I’ve now secured a role as an Administrative Assistant. The course helped me work more efficiently with everyday digital tasks, and that made a real difference in interviews. I’m proud of how far I’ve come.”
This Course Includes:
Blended learning
Guided learning sessions and access to your own remote learning platfprm that can be accessed on any device
Devices and Safety
Training on digital devices, online information handling, and safety
Communication Skills
Instruction on using email and video calling platforms effectively
Office Software Training
Practical guidance on using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint & Excel
Recognised qualifications from The Chartered Institute for IT
Level
Entry & Level 1
Cost
Free
Location
Congleton, Crewe, Macclesfield
Course Delivery
Blended
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About this course
This course builds confidence with everyday digital technology, introducing learners to simple online tasks and commonly used workplace tools such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
As skills develop, learners progress to more practical workplace tasks, including working with Excel spreadsheets, creating professional documents and communicating effectively online. Gaining this qualification can enhance your CV, support progression in your current role, and open up new employment opportunities.
Class times
Courses will start week commencing 7th September 2026
Mondays – Macclesfield Library, Jordangate, Macclesfield SK10 1EE
Tuesdays – Crewe Library, Lifestyle Centre, Moss Square, Crewe CW1 2BB
Wednesdays – Riverside, Mountbatten Way, Congleton CW12 3DY
2 blocks of 7 weekly sessions,
10am to 12:30 pm or 1:30pm to 4pm
Eligibility
Age
Must be 19+ on August 31st of the current academic year
Residency
Must meet residency requirements
Initial Assessment
All learners must complete an initial assessment prior to enrolment. This ensures you are placed in the class best suited to your current abilities
Skills you'll gain
- Using digital devices - Feeling comfortable using computers and finding information online
- Creating documents - Making and editing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
- Communicating online - Sending emails and joining video calls confidently
- Doing things online - Filling in online forms and buying things safely
- Staying safe online - Knowing how to protect your personal information and use the internet responsibly