Key Facts
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Starting
11 Nov 2025- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 13:00
- End Time
- 15:30
- Duration
- 5 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Day
- Days
- Tuesday
- Start Date
- 11 Nov 2025
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- MICX006ML
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- Free
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Starting
25 Feb 2026- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 13:00
- End Time
- 15:30
- Duration
- 5 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Day
- Days
- Wednesday
- Start Date
- 25 Feb 2026
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- MICX008ML
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- Free
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Starting
2 Jun 2026- Location
- Merton
- Start Time
- 12:30
- End Time
- 15:00
- Duration
- 5 Weeks
- Study Mode
- Part Time Day
- Days
- Tuesday
- Start Date
- 2 Jun 2026
- Level
- Short Course
- Code
- MICX007ML
Fees
- 19+ Fee
- Free
Essential Digital Skills - Digital Transactions (Banking, Online Shopping, Online Forms)
We live in a changing world where using digital tools are an essential part of everyday life. Our essential digital skills courses have been designed to support you build confidence and develop the skills and knowledge needed to become an independent user in the modern digital world.
Our essential digital skills programme consists of four courses, the suggested progression is listed below:
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Introduction to Essential Digital Skills
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Digital Transactions ( Banking, Online shopping and online forms )
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Emails and other Digital Communications
- Using the internet and staying safe online
The Essential Digital Skills- Digital Transactions (Banking, Online Shopping, and Online Forms will build confidence using computers and other digital tools through guided step-by-step teaching and will develop your skills and knowledge in making appointments online and support you with online transactions and services.
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Entry Requirements
Anyone can take part — no prior qualifications needed. -
Course Content
By the end of this course you will be able to:-
Use online services eg make an appointment
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Complete and submit a form as part of an online transaction, complying with verification checks.
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Buy securely online
- Buy an item online using a chosen method of payment
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Progression Next Steps
You will able to join one of our other Essential Digital skills courses. -
Additional Information
What is needed for the course: You can bring your own laptop, tablet or a Smart phone if you wish. We will provide you with a desktop or a laptop in our classroom. Please bring a notebook and a pen as there will be lots of note taking. -
Course Structure
This course will be delivered through:-
Tutor-led demonstrations of real-life online transactions
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Step-by-step guided practice using forms, online services, and shopping platforms
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Supported individual tasks to build confidence
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Group discussion on safety, security, and best practice
- Regular opportunities for questions and personalised guidance
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Assessment Details
Homework forms an important part of this course and you'll be expected to complete some work outside of lessons.
