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Digital Skills Course

Allow staff to demonstrate understanding & competency in digital literacy skills

This free online Digital Skills Course is designed to help support your teams development with digital literacy skills.

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uk government funded courses

Free Online Course

Fully-funded by HM Government

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100% Online

Learn from your home or office

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Expert Support

Expert tutor support available

free course duration

6-12 Week Course

4-5 hours of weekly study

About the free online Digital Skills Course

The objectives of the digital skills course are to:

  • Apply digital skills in personal and business situations
  • Understand how to maintain safety and security when using data and devices
  • Find and use information
  • Use digital resources to facilitate own learning and career progression
  • Communicate socially and professionally using technology
  • Use word processing software to create straightforward text and document

Digital literacy skills

In an increasingly digital world, it’s becoming more important to have the right skills in order to use computers and other technological devices.

free online training for employees

Is it really free?

Simple answer – if staff meet the eligibility criteria below, then, yes! No fee, no card details and no trial periods… 

We connect organisations of all sizes with training providers that use the UK Government’s Adult Education Budget to fund the free online courses. 

Staff Eligibility Criteria

*EEA nationals will need to have obtained either pre settlement or settled status and provide evidence of this.

Our dedicated team of advisers can help employees enrol one on one or in a group of 5 or more. Whatever works best for your organisation…

Employer benefits

Employee benefits

The free online course is split into manageable units

Mandatory units

Find and use information

This unit covers how to search for and select appropriate information to meet personal and organisational needs.

Learners will understand how to evaluate the information they find, understand copyright, and be able to store information in line with organisational procedures.

Safety and security when using data and digital devices

In this unit learners will understand the importance of protecting personal and business data and devices.

They will also learn how to use equipment in line with health and safety legislation.

Communicating and collaborating online

In this unit, learners will learn how to communicate and collaborate online using a range of technology.

Optional units

Using a computer

In this unit, learners will learn the basics of how to use a personal computer or laptop.

Digital career development

This unit teaches learners how to manage and promote their digital reputation and online identity.

They’ll be able to use social media and the internet to search and prepare applications for voluntary and paid employment and use technology to facilitate personal and professional learning and career progression.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can’t find the answer to your question?

Call us on 0800 001 5910, jump on live chat or email us

Is the course definitely free?

If staff meet the eligibility criteria then YES!

We connect you with learning providers that use government funding, in the form of the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) and the Adult Educational Budget (AEB).

When can staff start the free online course?

We hope to get staff started within 24 hours of completing the full enrolment process but this can vary depending on the learning provider.

Register interest and a course advisor will be in touch to provide you with more specific details.

How long will the free online course take?

The courses are designed to allow staff to fit their learning around their employment obligations and can be completed in a number of weeks or months, depending on the level.

Our shorter courses are often completed within 3 weeks, whilst our longer lasting courses can take up to 3 months.

Is it all online?

Yes! All of our free courses are 100% online.

Is the qualification nationally recognised?

All of our courses are accredited by UK government-recognised awarding bodies. These include NCFE CACHE and TQUK, with whom we work closely to ensure our existing courses, and all new ones, meet approved standards of excellence and are certified as such. NCFE CACHE and TQUK are national awarding organisations that design, develops and certifies nationally recognised qualifications and awards.

All qualifications are regulated by Ofqual.

How many free online courses can staff take?

Staff can only take one course at a time but you can take up to 7 in one academic year.

Do staff need to sit an Exam?

No, there are no exams, all courses require you to complete assessment questions based on the knowledge staff have just gained from the units.

Why are staff required to upload such personal information?

The courses we offer are all funded qualifications, meaning staff need to be eligible for government funding in order to secure your a place.

This information is a funding requirement and proves staff eligibility.

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