Essential Digital & Computer Skills Level 1 (EDSQ)
Research shows that 82% of advertised jobs require some level of digital skills, with 75% of jobs by 2030 requiring advanced digital skills.
This course aims to prepare students in using software that is regularly used in the work place and home life, including:
– Microsoft word to create posters/ letters and professional documents
– Microsoft PowerPoint to create professional presentations
– Microsoft Excel to input data and create a spreadsheet
– Outlook to send, receive and forward emails with attachments
This course aims to prepare students in using software that is regularly used in the work place and home life, including:
– Microsoft word to create posters/ letters and professional documents
– Microsoft PowerPoint to create professional presentations
– Microsoft Excel to input data and create a spreadsheet
– Outlook to send, receive and forward emails with attachments
Course Information
Course Type:
Adult
Study Mode:
Qualification:
Other
Location:
See Group Times
Course Code:
CP106-AD07
Course Length:
16
Start Date:
Various start dates from September 2025
Subject Area:
ENGINEERING AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
Overview
Research shows that 82% of advertised jobs require some level of digital skills, with 75% of jobs by 2030 requiring advanced digital skills.
This course aims to prepare students in using software that is regularly used in the work place and home life, including:
- Microsoft word to create posters/ letters and professional documents
- Microsoft PowerPoint to create professional presentations
- Microsoft Excel to input data and create a spreadsheet
- Outlook to send, receive and forward emails with attachments
This course aims to prepare students in using software that is regularly used in the work place and home life, including:
- Microsoft word to create posters/ letters and professional documents
- Microsoft PowerPoint to create professional presentations
- Microsoft Excel to input data and create a spreadsheet
- Outlook to send, receive and forward emails with attachments
Group Times
- Tuesday : 09:30 - 12:00
Fees
Tuition Fee: £159.00
Other fees: £20.10
You can opt to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment.
Courses fees are subject to change.
Other fees: £20.10
You can opt to pay these fees in monthly instalments. You can set this up during the enrolment.
Courses fees are subject to change.
What You'll Learn
UNITS
Throughout all units you will develop skills on Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel and outlook.
Unit 1: Using devices and handling information – using devices, finding and evaluating information, managing and storing information, identifying and solving technical problems
Unit 2: Creating and editing – creating and editing documents and digital media, processing numerical data
Unit 3: Communicating – communicating, sharing and managing traceable online activities
Unit 4: Transacting – using online services, buying securely online
Unit 5: Being safe and responsible online – protecting privacy and data, being responsible online
Throughout all units you will develop skills on Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel and outlook.
Unit 1: Using devices and handling information – using devices, finding and evaluating information, managing and storing information, identifying and solving technical problems
Unit 2: Creating and editing – creating and editing documents and digital media, processing numerical data
Unit 3: Communicating – communicating, sharing and managing traceable online activities
Unit 4: Transacting – using online services, buying securely online
Unit 5: Being safe and responsible online – protecting privacy and data, being responsible online
How Will I Be Assessed?
There are two Exam components that must be passed to achieve the qualification.
Question Paper Exam: 25 minutes covering theory questions
Practical Task Exam: 1 hour 45 minutes practical tasks covering MS word, PP, Excel and outlook
Question Paper Exam: 25 minutes covering theory questions
Practical Task Exam: 1 hour 45 minutes practical tasks covering MS word, PP, Excel and outlook
I'm Interested, What Next?
Use the yellow 'enrol' button to request to join this course.
Please note: if you enrol without meeting the course entry requirements your place may be cancelled and a refund provided.
Please note: if you enrol without meeting the course entry requirements your place may be cancelled and a refund provided.
Future Opportunities
This course will develop digital skills that will support in the work place.
There is opportunity to progress to a Level 2 Digital Skills for Work and Life course.
Other digital opportunities include: L1 Cyber Security, L1 Introduction to programming and L2 Mobile App development.
There is opportunity to progress to a Level 2 Digital Skills for Work and Life course.
Other digital opportunities include: L1 Cyber Security, L1 Introduction to programming and L2 Mobile App development.
Who Can I Speak To?
Head of Department: Rachel.Upsall@boltoncc.ac.uk
Adult Course leader: Anita.Lenihan-Taylor@boltoncc.ac.uk
Anything Else I Need to Know?
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