Essential Digital Functional Skills - January start

This qualification is designed to develop your professional and digital skills to prepare you fully for employment. Employers expect applicants to possess the necessary digital and workplace professional skills to function at an acceptable standard with minimal training.

It is ideal for those with little experience in computing and can support progression into further education, employment, or a Level 2 course.

During this course, you will not only develop the technical skills required, but also enhance your organisational and interpersonal skills.

There are five key outcomes for this qualification:

Using devices and handling information
Creating and editing documents
Communicating professionally using digital skills
Understanding how to process online transactions effectively
Interacting safely and responsibly online

You will be required to have achieved Entry 3 and/or be working towards Level 1 in English. There is no entry requirement for maths.

All learners will initially be assessed/interviewed to determine their English skills and past achievements/experiences.

You will need to sit and pass an exam to achieve this qualification.

This course will develop your software processing skills, which are essential for any office-based job.

Once you have completed this qualification, we offer a range of additional short courses designed to help you upskill for future career prospects.

Should you wish to continue with an IT-based course, we offer Level 2 IT courses the following year. These are ideal for learners who want to explore how devices function and communicate through networks, understand new and emerging technologies, and learn about the importance of updating and improving security software.

There will also be opportunities to develop your English and maths skills while studying this digital skills course, to help prepare you for progression.

If you need help with affording college, there are a number of different finance and funding options available to you. You might be eligible for special bursary support or extra help from the government. Have a look at our fees, finance & funding page to find out all the information you need.
This qualification is funded for most learners so no payment will be required if you meet this criteria. You will be fee assessed at enrolment.

Do you have a burning question about this course, or would you like to know more about the qualification you'll receive and how it will help your career?
Our Course Enquiries team is on-hand to answer any questions you might have about this qualification, the application process, enrolment, or anything else about life at The Manchester College.