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Digital Skills

Digital Skills are the gateway to life and work.

Whether you are a complete beginner or want to grow your skills we have something for you! Our courses can give you both recognised qualifications that employers are looking for, and useful skills for everyday life.

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We offer everything from Digital Functional Skills Qualification, designed for absolute beginners, through to the advanced ICDL Level 3 certification.

If you are looking to learn IT skills for everyday life, we have a range of introductory courses which are perfect for absolute beginners… and those looking to gain a little more confidence.

We also offer a range of specialist IT courses, perfect to boost your skills at work, or simply to discover a new hobby! Specialist subjects include: Photo Editing, QuickBooks and Website Development (using WordPress).

If you need more information, or want to discuss our Better Mental Health courses you can: visit our Learning Centres in-person, or contact us on the details below.

  •   0800 988 0308
  •  adult.learning@leics.gov.uk
  • If you do not feel able to get in contact with us yourself, you can ask a friend, family member or  support worker to make first contact on your behalf.
  • Information, advice, and guidance is available during our longer courses to support you to identify your next steps which might include continuing your learning journey with further courses, volunteering, or employment. 

Digital Skills Qualifications

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Digital Functional Skills Qualification (Entry Level)

This beginner’s course introduces learners to a wide range of digital activities available today. Discover how to get started with the Internet and communicate online whilst understanding more on the use of computers and other digital devices in everyday life.

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Digital Functional Skills Qualification (Level 1)

An ideal follow on from the Entry 3 Digital Functional Skills Qualification (DFSQ) or Essential Digital Skills Qualification (EDSQ E3) course. This course is designed for adults who already have some experience of using digital devices, internet/email and basic word processing skills and now wish to learn more.

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Certificate in Digital Skills (Level 1 or 2)

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.

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Certificate in Digital Skills (ICDL Advanced - Level 3)

The Level 3 Certificate in Digital Skills (ICDL Advanced) allows you to build on existing digital knowledge and become an expert user of software applications that are essential in business today. The course starts Sept 2024 and ends Feb 2026. All learners will need to complete an initial assessment and attend an interview prior to enrolment on the course.

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Digital Skills for Beginners

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Digital Skills for Beginners

This is an ideal course for beginners with little or no experience of using a computer. Get to grips with the basics of using a keyboard, mouse and the Internet. Start to use Windows 10, learn about icons and become familiar with the basics of a modern computer. Upon completion of this course, you can progress onto Essential Digital Skills Qualification Entry 3.

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Introduction to Smartphones and Tablets

Join the digital age! Learn how to use a smartphone or tablet effectively for a range of everyday digital tasks. This beginners course will introduce you to using the most popular digital devices.

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Apps for Wellbeing

If you have a digital device and would like to explore apps that could help you to become fitter, better organised or more relaxed, then this is the course for you!

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Everyday Digital Apps

This one-off 3-hour course will enable you to better use your digital device and explore a range of apps to carry out common activities.

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Specialist Digital Skills

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Photo Editing Skills

This 5-week course will give you an opportunity to explore simple photo editing using free GIMP software.

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Website Development (WordPress)

This 12-session course will give you the opportunity to plan, design and build your own website using free WordPress software. You may be starting your own business and want to get your services on the web or applying for a job that requires website knowledge. If you are interested in creating websites, this is a good place to start and develop your skills.

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Website E-Commerce (WordPress)

This 12-session course will give you the opportunity to plan, design and build your own E-Commerce website using free WordPress software. You will create different types of products, connect payment methods, create campaigns and integrate calendar and event planning plugins.

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Learner Voice – Digital Skills

“The biggest barrier was my confidence to be able to develop a professional looking website.  After a few weeks of head scratching to get to grips with the basics it just clicked, and I was able to not only do the things Maxine [Tutor] had showed us during the course but I also had the confidence to learn additional things for myself such as WooCommerce.”

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