Digital Functional Skills Entry 3

This course requires you to follow an application process.
Course code: QT1377J
This Entry level course will (1) enable learners to gain confidence and fluency in their use of digital knowledge and skills, and develop a positive attitude towards the use of digital skills; (2) enable learners to develop an appreciation of the importance of digital skills in the workplace and in

When & Where

Skills & Learning Adult Community Education

Dolphin Centre

From 14 September 2026 to 8 February 2027

Monday 13:00-16:00

19 weeks

Poole

BH15 1SZ

Fees

Full fee: £0

Date

14 September 2026

Time

13:00-16:00

Room

ICT Suite

Date

21 September 2026

Time

13:00-16:00

Room

ICT Suite

Date

28 September 2026

Time

13:00-16:00

Room

ICT Suite

Date

05 October 2026

Time

13:00-16:00

Room

ICT Suite

Date

12 October 2026

Time

13:00-16:00

Room

ICT Suite

Date

19 October 2026

Time

13:00-16:00

Room

ICT Suite

Date

02 November 2026

Time

13:00-16:00

Room

ICT Suite

Date

09 November 2026

Time

13:00-16:00

Room

ICT Suite

Date

16 November 2026

Time

13:00-16:00

Room

ICT Suite

Date

23 November 2026

Time

13:00-16:00

Room

ICT Suite

Date

30 November 2026

Time

13:00-16:00

Room

ICT Suite

Date

07 December 2026

Time

13:00-16:00

Room

ICT Suite

Date

14 December 2026

Time

13:00-16:00

Room

ICT Suite

Date

04 January 2027

Time

13:00-16:00

Room

ICT Suite

Date

11 January 2027

Time

13:00-16:00

Room

ICT Suite

Date

18 January 2027

Time

13:00-16:00

Room

ICT Suite

Date

25 January 2027

Time

13:00-16:00

Room

ICT Suite

Date

01 February 2027

Time

13:00-16:00

Room

ICT Suite

Date

08 February 2027

Time

13:00-16:00

Room

ICT Suite

What the course is about

This the third course in our programme. Learners should take IT for Beginners A and IT for Beginners B before taking this examined course.

The course will cover (1) Using devices and handling information (2) Creating and editing (3) Communicating (4) Transacting e.g. buying things on line and completing forms online (5) Being safe and responsible online.

Details of this course: 

1 - Using devices and handling information 

  • Know differences between desktop, laptop and smart devices 
  • Know about e-mail, word-processing, presenting 
  • Change settings like display, sound, Wi-Fi, time, language, accessibility 
  • Files – create, open, edit and save  

2 – Creating and editing 

  • Create and format text e.g. bold, underline, italics, font sizes,  text alignment, bulleted lists 
  • Edit and format pictures 
  • Capture images and video 

3 Communicating 

  • Send e-mails 
  • Make video calls 
  • Understand how you create a digital footprint 

4 Transacting 

  • Fill in an online form 
  • Buy something online 

5 Being safe and responsible online 

  • Know how to use two factor authentication when logging in 
  • Understand security software