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Digital Skills are more important than ever and understanding digital technology and communication is vital to stay connected in work and life.

It is estimated that 11.3 million people in the UK lack basic digital skills and 8% of adults in the UK have no basic digital skills at all.

The Essential Digital Skills course is designed to help you develop the basic digital skills you need for life and work. The course covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Using devices and handling information
• Creating and editing
• Communicating
• Transacting
• Being safe and responsible online

What are the benefits of taking this course?

There are many benefits to taking this course, including:

• Improved job prospects
• Increased productivity
• Enhanced communication skills
• Improved online safety
• Greater enjoyment of using digital devices and the internet

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Use computers and other digital devices effectively
• Find, manage, and use information effectively
• Create and edit documents, presentations, and other digital content
• Communicate effectively using email, social media, and other online tools
• Make online purchases and complete other transactions
• Stay safe and responsible online

This course may be FREE to you subject to eligibility criteria. Funding is available for those claiming benefits or on a low wage. (Eligibility criteria applies.) If you are not entitled to any funding the course fee is £300.

For more detailed information on financial support please contact the Financial Support Team on 01924 789304.

Please complete a part-time application form.

If you require an application form or details on how to enrol, please contact Course Information on 01924 789111.

Please contact the Course Tutor, Diane Keegan on 01924 789368 or email at dkeegan@heartofyorkshire.ac.uk

Open Events

To see our upcoming Open Events and to sign-up for priority entry, please click here:  https://www.heartofyorkshire.ac.uk/latest/events/