Our digital skills qualifications designed for people who want to improve their job performance, find new jobs, or improve their use of technology. Most jobs now require at least basic digital literacy so learning digital skills is essential. Digital literacy also allows access to information, services, and opportunities so these skills will support you in everyday life.
Before you enrol, you will attend an enrolment session which will include assessing your existing digital skills. Literacy will be an element of the skills check and may influence the choice of course available to you. Although we run digital workshops throughout the year, our main qualification offer is as follows:
Beginners’ Pathway (Entry Level)
This pathway is for complete beginners or those with basic digital skills who want to build their confidence. You will complete courses that will allow you to gain basic qualifications. Over the academic year, the content includes safe computer use, creating basic documents and spreadsheets as well as using the Internet and Email safely.
Entry 3 software units, Level 1 and 2 Certificate in Digital Skills
These qualifications are for anyone wanting to develop their digital skills for work. You will complete software units using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. You will also learn how to use the Internet and Outlook.
Employment
We run ongoing workshops to enhance your employment skills, build confidence and address barriers to employment.
If you would like to enrol, please contact any of our centres or contact the team directly on:
T: 0161 770 8026
E: lifelong.learning@oldham.gov.uk