Digital Skills:
Level 1

Start your digital journey with confidence. Level 1 covers the essentials, like using your device safely, navigating the internet, and getting comfortable with email. You’ll build a solid foundation that helps you feel more capable online. Perfect for building the foundations you need in everyday life and work.

Complete Level 1 to unlock Level 2.

Free
3.2 hrs
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What you will learn and how you will benefit

  • Learn the basics of using your device confidently, including simple fixes for common issues.

  • Build essential internet skills, from searching safely to recognising trustworthy information.

  • Get comfortable with email, messaging, and everyday tools, and learn how AI can support simple tasks.

This course is for people who want to build strong digital foundations for everyday life and gain the confidence needed for most workplaces.

Boost your digital literacy: Understanding how devices, operating systems, browsers, and everyday online tools work will increase your confidence and make technology easier to use in your personal and work life.

Learn to use new tools:

Knowing how to navigate your operating system, use apps, search the internet, and communicate online will help you stay connected and get things done more efficiently.

Feel safer online:

Learning how to spot scams, protect your privacy, and browse securely helps you keep your personal information safe and avoid common online risks.

PREREQUISITES

Is previous knowledge required?

Not at all. This is level 1 of the digital skills course so it’s a perfect place to start! Jump in and learn essential digital skills today!

Level 1

This is where you’ll start your digital journey. It will give you an understanding of digital skills required to move to the next levels.

Level 2

You’ll need your Digital Skills Level 1 badge in order to progress to level 2. You’ll step up your digital knowledge.

Level 3

You’ll need your Digital Skills Level 1 and 2 badges in order to progress to level 3. This is the most advanced Digital Passport content.

OUTCOMES

What will I get at the end?

Once you complete Digital Skills Level 1, you will:

Have foundational digital skills

You will gain the necessary knowledge to feel confident using digital tools to complete tasks - both at home and in the workplace.

Earn your first badge

Get a Digital Skills Level 1 badge to showcase your skills on your CV and LinkedIn, and impress potential employers.

Unlock Digital Skills Level 2

By completing Digital Skills Level 1, you will unlock modules covering more advanced areas of digital skills, so you can continue on your learning journey.

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