UKSPF BCS Essential Digital Skills for Work
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These 6-week courses are designed for anyone that wants to refresh their basic skills and gain an Entry Level and/or Level 1 qualification (awarded by The Chartered Institute for IT).
This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Click here for Entry Level 3 dates in Congleton
Click here for Level 1 dates in Congleton
Entry Requirements
As this course is funded through the UK Shared prosperity fund the criteria for enrolment are :
You must be aged 16 or over.
Be resident in Cheshire East
Been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.
Who is the course aimed at?
Entry Level
Our entry level course is designed for adults who have very little or no previous experience using digital devices and the internet.
It’s an ideal introduction to the types of digital technology commonly used in most jobs including word processing and presentation software, helping you to develop your understanding and grow in confidence.
Once you’ve achieved the entry level qualification you might choose to continue your development journey by progressing to level 1.
Level 1
Perhaps you have some experience using the internet or digital devices, but you don’t feel very confident about using them at work.
Our level 1 qualification is designed for adults with some basic digital know-how, helping you get to grips with the technology used in the workplace including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.
Your new knowledge and skills can enhance your CV and support your progression within an existing role or into new employment.
What will I study?
- Digital devices and handling online information
- Creating and editing documents
- Communicating online – emails / video calls
- Completing online forms to make secure purchases
- Online safety and responsibility – keeping devices and information secure
How will I be assessed?
An online exam at the end of each module.
Duration
The courses run across 6 weeks at:
Mondays – Macclesfield Library, Jordangate, Macclesfield
Tuesdays – Crewe Library, Lifestyle Centre, Moss Square, Crewe
Wednesdays – Riverside, Mountbatten Way, Congleton
Next Steps
Click the blue button below to book a Work hub session at Congleton, Macclesfield or Crewe and one of our career advisors will take you through the available course dates and get you started on the booking process.