Essential Digital & Computer Skills Level 1 Intensive (EDSQ)
This is an Intensive Week course – in which all topics and exams will be sat in the one week.
Research shows that 82% of advertised jobs require some level of digital skills, with 75% of jobs by 2030 requiring advanced digital skills.
This course aims to prepare students in using software that is regularly used in the work place and home life, including:
– Microsoft word to create posters/ letters and professional documents
– Microsoft PowerPoint to create professional presentations
– Microsoft Excel to input data and create a spreadsheet
– Outlook to send, receive and forward emails with attachments
Research shows that 82% of advertised jobs require some level of digital skills, with 75% of jobs by 2030 requiring advanced digital skills.
This course aims to prepare students in using software that is regularly used in the work place and home life, including:
– Microsoft word to create posters/ letters and professional documents
– Microsoft PowerPoint to create professional presentations
– Microsoft Excel to input data and create a spreadsheet
– Outlook to send, receive and forward emails with attachments
Course Information
Course Type:
Adult
Study Mode:
Qualification:
Other
Location:
Deane Road Campus
Course Code:
CP106-AD08
Course Length:
1
Start Date:
TBC
Subject Area:
ENGINEERING AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
Overview
This is an Intensive Week course - in which all topics and exams will be sat in the one week.
Research shows that 82% of advertised jobs require some level of digital skills, with 75% of jobs by 2030 requiring advanced digital skills.
This course aims to prepare students in using software that is regularly used in the work place and home life, including:
- Microsoft word to create posters/ letters and professional documents
- Microsoft PowerPoint to create professional presentations
- Microsoft Excel to input data and create a spreadsheet
- Outlook to send, receive and forward emails with attachments
Research shows that 82% of advertised jobs require some level of digital skills, with 75% of jobs by 2030 requiring advanced digital skills.
This course aims to prepare students in using software that is regularly used in the work place and home life, including:
- Microsoft word to create posters/ letters and professional documents
- Microsoft PowerPoint to create professional presentations
- Microsoft Excel to input data and create a spreadsheet
- Outlook to send, receive and forward emails with attachments
Group Times
We’re currently finalising next year’s timetable, but you can register your interest now to receive priority access to this course before enrolment officially opens. We will let you know once the priority access window opens.
Fees
Tuition Fee: £159.00
Other fees: £20.10
Courses fees are subject to change.
Other fees: £20.10
Courses fees are subject to change.
What You'll Learn
UNITS
Throughout all units you will develop skills on Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel and outlook.
Unit 1: Using devices and handling information – using devices, finding and evaluating information, managing and storing information, identifying and solving technical problems
Unit 2: Creating and editing – creating and editing documents and digital media, processing numerical data
Unit 3: Communicating – communicating, sharing and managing traceable online activities
Unit 4: Transacting – using online services, buying securely online
Unit 5: Being safe and responsible online – protecting privacy and data, being responsible online
Throughout all units you will develop skills on Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel and outlook.
Unit 1: Using devices and handling information – using devices, finding and evaluating information, managing and storing information, identifying and solving technical problems
Unit 2: Creating and editing – creating and editing documents and digital media, processing numerical data
Unit 3: Communicating – communicating, sharing and managing traceable online activities
Unit 4: Transacting – using online services, buying securely online
Unit 5: Being safe and responsible online – protecting privacy and data, being responsible online
How Will I Be Assessed?
There are two Exam components that must be passed to achieve the qualification.
Question Paper Exam: 25 minutes covering theory questions
Practical Task Exam: 1 hour 45 minutes practical tasks covering MS word, PP, Excel and outlook
Question Paper Exam: 25 minutes covering theory questions
Practical Task Exam: 1 hour 45 minutes practical tasks covering MS word, PP, Excel and outlook
I'm Interested, What Next?
Apply now to get priority access to enrol onto this course. We will let you know once the priority access window opens
Future Opportunities
This course will develop digital skills that will support in the work place.
There is opportunity to progress to a Level 2 Digital Skills for Work and Life course.
Other digital opportunities include: L1 Cyber Security, L1 Introduction to programming and L2 Mobile App development.
There is opportunity to progress to a Level 2 Digital Skills for Work and Life course.
Other digital opportunities include: L1 Cyber Security, L1 Introduction to programming and L2 Mobile App development.
Who Can I Speak To?
Head of Department: Rachel.Upsall@boltoncc.ac.uk
Adult Course leader: Anita.Lenihan-Taylor@boltoncc.ac.uk
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