Essential Digital Skills Level 1 (PEN26S011)
Curriculum area: Digital Skills
- Start date: Wednesday, 7 October 2026
- End date: Wednesday, 10 February 2027
- Number of weeks: 15
- Time: 12:00 - 15:00
- Delivery type: In-person
- Venue: Penrith Library, St Andrews Churchyard, Penrith, Cumbria. CA11 7YA
- Tutor: Lucian Toma
- Free Course
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About the course
This new qualification is a fully funded national entitlement which offers adults the opportunity to develop their digital skills based on the national standards for Digital skills. It covers 5 areas: Using devices and handling information, Creating and editing, Communicating, Transacting and being safe and responsible online.
How the course will be delivered
The tutor will use a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and ensure that you achieve your full potential. The course will be taught in a relaxed and informal atmosphere, where individual needs are catered for. Teaching learning and assessment are carried out through formally taught sessions and demonstration, and supported with worksheets and exercises, home study, feedback and evaluation. In order to achieve this qualification you will be required to complete a skills based and a knowledge based online test.
What you'll need to bring
A Notebook and pen and glasses if you need them. You could also bring a memory stick (USB/flash drive) to save your work to if you like.
Entry requirements
The qualification is designed for students with little or no digital skills and there are no formal entry requirements. It is, however, useful for learners to be able to turn on and control a device, connect it to the internet and open browsers and applications. You will need to complete an initial assessment with the centre to ensure this is the right level of qualification for you. You may like to do Beginners Computers before starting this course or have already completed the Essential digital skills Entry 3 qualification.
Next steps
On successful completion of this course you can progress onto the Level 2 Digital & IT Skills Qualification, or many of our other Digital Skills courses and workshops.
Additional transferable skills:
Self Confidence, Independent Thinking Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Communication Skills
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Contact us
Centre: Penrith Adult Learning
Contact number: 07468 709606
Email address: penrithadultlearning@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk