L1 Essential Digital Skills

About this course

The course develops practical skills for using devices, finding and evaluating information, managing stored data, and addressing basic technical problems. It also covers creating and editing documents and digital media, processing numerical data, and managing online communication and shared activity. Further topics include using online services, shopping securely, protecting privacy and data, and maintaining responsible digital habits. Learners receive tutor feedback and complete exams. The qualification requires attendance on both the Introduction to L1 Essential Digital Skills and Essential Digital Skills - Level 1 courses.

What you'll learn

• Use devices and manage digital information
• Find, evaluate, store and organise information
• Create and edit documents and digital media
• Process numerical data
• Use online services and complete secure online transactions
• Protect privacy and data while behaving responsibly online

Is this course right for you?

This Level 1 programme is intended for learners developing beyond Entry Level digital skills. The source states that learners should already hold an Entry Level Essential Digital Skills qualification or have equivalent experience, with an assessment route available for those who do not.

• Previous Entry Level study or equivalent experience is expected
• Assessment includes exams as well as tutor feedback