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Key Facts

  • Starting
    25 Sep 2025
    Location
    Merton
    Start Time
    09:30
    End Time
    12:30
    Duration
    10 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Thursday
    Start Date
    25 Sep 2025
    Level
    Level 1
    Code
    MIC1022CP

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    Free

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Essential Digital Skills - Level 1

Essential Digital Skills - Level 1

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Essential Digital Skills Qualifications (EDSQs), will equip you with the skills you need make the most of your mobile phone, apps and other digital services.

EDSQs are ideal for those seeking to develop digital skills to function more effectively in everyday life. You will learn the basics and become confident in using them, whether that's communicating to loved ones or making sure you're safe and confident to do your online shopping or banking. After learning the basics, you will have the option to take another course and improve your skills.

These qualifications start at Entry level, which means they're ideal for learners with very little experience of digital skills. You will receive a nationally recognised qualification on completion of your course, with the option of progressing to Level 1 if you want to further enhance your skills and carry on benefitting from accessing a fully funded and up-to-date qualification that reflects the evolving digital landscape.

Please note that you must attend both "Introduction to L1 Essential Digital Skills" and "Essential Digital Skills - Level 1" to complete the qualification.

  • Entry Requirements


    You should have completed an Essential Digital Skills qualification at Entry Level, or have equivalent experience.

    If you have not completed the Entry Level course, please enrol on an Exploring Digital Skills session for an assessment and overview of the Essential Digital Skills qualifications.

    If you are unable to attend on this date, please click "Apply" to book a one-to-one assessment session.

    We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish. Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.

  • Course Content


    The qualification covers five key areas:

    Using devices and handling information. Using devices, finding and evaluating information, managing and storing information, identifying and solving technical problems.

    Creating and editing. Creating and editing documents and digital media, processing numerical data.

    Communicating. Communicating, sharing and managing traceable online activities.

    Transacting. Using online services, buying securely online.

    Being safe and responsible online. Protecting privacy and data, being responsible online, digital wellbeing.

    This is a Level 1 Programme and contains more detail than the Entry 3 Programme

  • Progression Next Steps


    Progress onto other IT Courses within the South Thames Colleges Group.

    There are lots of opportunities available to you to progress across the South Thames Colleges Group and into the world beyond education.

    During your time with us you will have access to a dedicated team of careers and education advisors who will help you as you take the next steps towards achieving your goals.

  • Assessment Details


    You will be given feedback by your tutor and you will have exams.