Our IT and digital skills courses cater for complete beginners through to learners looking to study for a level 2 qualification.

There's plenty to choose from, whether you:

• are new to using a smart phone, tablet or laptop
• rely on others to help you access services or resources online and want to be able to do this yourself
• want to improve your IT skills for life or work
• need an IT or digital skills qualification to support moving into employment or getting a better job.

We have a range of courses starting from:

• gain basic computer skills
• be creative with presentations
• learn how to use spreadsheets to manage your budget
• join the digital world and build the skills that you need for life, work or further study

Have a look at our Digital and IT skills roadmap to see our digital skills offer.

The national digital entitlement funds adults aged 19+ with no or low digital skills to take a qualification called Essential Digital Skills (EDS). In the EDS course we'll help you use devices like tablets, smartphones and laptops. You'll learn how to perform everyday tasks, such as:

• browsing the internet
• sending an email
• using video calls to keep in touch with family and friends
• making online payments confidently
• knowing how to stay safe online

If you're unsure if EDS is right for you, our getting started with digital skills course will help you to make the choice. This course is also fully funded.

It's thought that one in five adults lack the basic digital skills they need for everyday life and work. Let us help you to improve your digital skills!

Are you new to using a smartphone, tablet, or laptop?
Do you want to improve your IT skills for life or work?

Our IT and digital skills courses cater to complete beginners through to learners looking to study for a level 2 qualification. Our courses range from gaining basic computer skills, being creative with presentations and learning how to use spreadsheets to manage your budget. You'll also learn about joining the digital world to build the skills you need for life, work, or further study.

We provide a safe environment for those who lack confidence to have a go. We have a range of devices for you to try but also encourage you to bring your own device as your skills, knowledge and confidence grow.

The national digital entitlement funds adults aged 19+ with no or low digital skills to take a qualification called Essential Digital Skills (EDS). In the EDS course, we'll help you use devices like tablets, smartphones, and laptops. You'll learn how to perform everyday tasks, such as:

• browsing the internet
• sending an email
• using video calls to keep in touch with family and friends
• making online payments confidently
• know how to stay safe online

We also offer courses with a workplace focus, including the use of Microsoft 365 applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook. These courses are designed to help you improve your productivity and efficiency in the workplace by exploring how to use these tools to their full potential. You'll be able to produce professional documents independently, including creating and managing spreadsheets, designing and delivering presentations. You'll work on managing your workload effectively and communicating more efficiently with your colleagues.

We also cover crucial topics such as e-safety at work and cybersecurity ensuring that you can work safely and securely in the digital world.

Don't miss this chance to improve your IT and digital skills and become more confident in the digital world.