Essential Digital Skills Level 1 (ITS)
Course Overview
Essential Digital Skills Level 1 (ITS)
The Level 1 Essential Digital Skills qualification will enable you to demonstrate an understanding of and competency in the essential digital skills needed for everyday life. You will gain the ability to engage confidently with digital services and products, empowering you to participate fully in modern life, from managing information to communicating digitally.
Course Content
The Level 1 qualification is ideal for people who may have already a little knowledge and experience, but want to build confidence, learn more digital skills or simply need a refresher. The learning programme covers the following 5 key areas:
Being safe and responsible online and on digital devices
Using digital devices and handling information
Creating and editing
Digital communication
Transacting digital
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This course is delivered under our national and commercial training brand, Independent Training Services (ITS). ITS is a department of Barnsley College and delivers adult and apprenticeship learning across Barnsley, Yorkshire and the UK.
Located at: Distance Learning
Course Start: Flexible start dates
Course length: 6 Months
Study Mode: Online / Distance Learning
Course Code: QITSEDS101
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
£300. This course is eligible for adult funding (eligibility criteria may apply). Please contact our team for advice on finance and funding options.
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Course Content
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The course information on this page was last updated 29 September 2026.
