Essential IT Skills

Build on your existing IT knowledge for home and the workplace and learn how to make the most of widespread IT software.

Learning outcomes

  • Boost your CV and gain IT skills valued by UK employers
  • Gain intermediate knowledge of widely-used Microsoft Office programs, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • Master IT techniques to improve your productivity in the workplace
  • Continue to develop your computer skills to aid your progress in a variety of different careers
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  • FREE online course
    FREE 100% online study
  • Course duration
    14 weeks
  • Recommended study
    10 hours per week
  • Study requirements
    No existing qualification required
  • Success rates
    94% of our learners pass
  • First-class support
    Online and by phone
  • Assessments
    4 to pass
  • Qualification
    Nationally accredited Level 2 qualification

Who is this course for?

For those looking for a qualification to help them master IT techniques to improve your productivity in the workplace, find a new job or enhance their performance in their current role. You will learn new skills to fulfil a personal learning goal, or experience the benefits of online learning.

Course details

Each unit contains an assessment to demonstrate your knowledge of each subject area. Once you successfully complete all units you will achieve a Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills.

Unit 1: Word processing software

Your learning goals:

  • Entering information
  • Managing documents
  • Editing tools
  • Structure and layout
  • Combining information
  • Quality control.
  • Assessment:
    Unit 1 Assessment
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Unit 2: Presentation software

Your learning goals:

  • Entering information
  • Managing presentations
  • Editing tools
  • Slide formatting
  • Animating your presentation
  • Preparing your presentation.
  • Assessment:
    Unit 2 Assessment
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Unit 3: Spreadsheet software

Your learning goals:

  • Creating a spreadsheet
  • Managing spreadsheets
  • Analysing data
  • Formatting and presenting data
  • Charts and graphs
  • Quality control.
  • Assessment:
    Unit 3 Assessment
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Unit 4: Improving productivity using IT

Your learning goals:

  • Approaching a task
  • Planning work using IT
  • Evaluating the use of IT
  • Improving productivity and efficiency.
  • Assessment:
    Unit 4 Assessment
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“I’ve made major improvements on and towards my IT skills which I will be putting to use in my new job.”

Aaron from London
Successful Essential IT Skills learner

Can I study for free?

Free places are available to anyone who meets the criteria below.

  • Living in England
  • Aged 19 or over from the 31 August 2020 (born before 01 September 2001)
  • A citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) and a resident in the EEA for the last 3 years
  • Not in receipt of any other government-funded training.

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You may also qualify if you're:

  • Employed and in receipt of a low wage
  • A non-EEA citizen with permission by UK government to live in the UK which is not for educational purposes, and lived in England for at least 3 years
  • A family member of an EU national
  • A refugee
  • Asylum Seeker.

Course places are limited, sign up today to secure your place.

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Comprehensive support

Your Tutor

Your Tutor

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Use our online forum for support and discussion with other students.

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Phone

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