This course will give you the confidence to use digital skills in your everyday life, and also in the workplace. If you’re not working currently, this course will teach you the skills you need to find and apply for work online. You will learn and practice how to stay safe online, find information online, communicate online, shop online, organise digital documents and type a simple text document.
Course aim
The aim of this qualification is to teach you the essential digital skills that are needed for everyday life, and in the workplace.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for beginners
- Before you can join this course you will need to talk to a member of staff and do an initial assessment to make sure the course is right for you. For more information and to book an appointment please email functionalskills@wea.org.uk
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- be safe and responsible online and on digital devices
- use digital devices to effectively search for information online
- create, edit and store digital files
- communicate with others online
- buy goods and services online safely
What else do I need to know?
You will ideally have a mobile phone that can make video calls and connect to the Internet.
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