In today’s world, digital confidence is essential. This course gives learners the practical skills they need to navigate everyday digital life, stay safe online, communicate effectively, and create professional digital content.
Each week builds knowledge step by step, making the course ideal for beginners, returners to learning, or anyone wanting to strengthen their digital independence for work, study, or daily life.
This course will start on Wednesday 18th January 2027 and take five weeks to complete. You will attend college on a Wednesday, from 9.30am – 12.30pm.
The course takes place at our Town Centre Campus, Water Street, St Helens, WA10 1PP.
Across the programme, learners will explore everything from using devices and managing files to staying safe online, communicating professionally, and creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
The course is hands on, supportive, and designed to build confidence through real world tasks that reflect how people use technology at home, in the workplace, and in the community.
Assessment is practical, supportive, and confidence building. Learners will demonstrate their digital skills through real world tasks completed during each week of the programme.
The course is designed to be beginner friendly, so there are no formal entry requirements. Learners simply need a willingness to take part, try new digital tasks, and build confidence step by step.
The total cost of this course is £75. You may be eligible for funding depending on your personal circumstances and subject to a fee assessment during the enrolment process. For further details, please visit our financial support pages.
Completing this programme gives learners the confidence and foundation they need to move into further digital learning, employability training, or workplace focused courses. It’s an ideal starting point for anyone building their digital independence.
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