Computing and IT
Level 1

Developing Digital Skills for Everyday Life

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Short Course
Adult
Student type:
Adult
Start Date:
Duration:
9 Weeks
Campus:
Crewe Campus

The Course

Digital skills can make everyday life easier, from staying in touch with friends and family to managing finances, accessing essential services and finding new opportunities. This introductory course is designed to help you become more confident using the internet and digital technology.

Topics include:

  • Getting online
  • Using the internet
  • Staying connected with friends and family
  • Communicating online
  • Accessing online services
  • Managing everyday tasks online
  • Online safety
  • Protecting personal information
  • Building digital confidence

The course provides a friendly introduction to the online world, helping you develop practical digital skills that can be used in everyday life. You will explore different ways to get online, communicate with others and access useful information and services.

Staying safe online is also an important part of the course. You will develop a better understanding of how to use the internet safely and protect yourself and your personal information when using digital services.

By the end of the course, you will have developed greater confidence using digital technology and a range of practical skills to help you get connected, stay safe and make the most of the online world.

There is no specific prior entry requirements for this course.

You can progress onto a Level 2 course in a relevant subject such as IT, Computing or Cybersecurity

£226.8

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

Find out more about funding

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Campus:
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Start Date:
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Duration:
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Course Level:
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Campus:
Crewe Campus
Start Date:
September 11th, 2026
Duration:
Friday 10:00am - 3:30pm 10 Weeks
Course Level:
Level 1
Campus:
Crewe Campus
Start Date:
January 15th, 2027
Duration:
Friday 10:00am - 3:30pm 9 Weeks
Course Level:
Level 1

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The Course

Digital skills can make everyday life easier, from staying in touch with friends and family to managing finances, accessing essential services and finding new opportunities. This introductory course is designed to help you become more confident using the internet and digital technology.

Topics include:

  • Getting online
  • Using the internet
  • Staying connected with friends and family
  • Communicating online
  • Accessing online services
  • Managing everyday tasks online
  • Online safety
  • Protecting personal information
  • Building digital confidence

The course provides a friendly introduction to the online world, helping you develop practical digital skills that can be used in everyday life. You will explore different ways to get online, communicate with others and access useful information and services.

Staying safe online is also an important part of the course. You will develop a better understanding of how to use the internet safely and protect yourself and your personal information when using digital services.

By the end of the course, you will have developed greater confidence using digital technology and a range of practical skills to help you get connected, stay safe and make the most of the online world.

Digital skills can make everyday life easier, from staying in touch with friends and family to managing finances, accessing essential services and finding new opportunities. This introductory course is designed to help you become more confident using the internet and digital technology.Topics include: Getting online Using the internet Staying connected with friends and family Communicating online Accessing online services Managing everyday tasks online Online safety Protecting personal information Building digital confidence The course provides a friendly introduction to the online world, helping you develop practical digital skills that can be used in everyday life. You will explore different ways to get online, communicate with others and access useful information and services.Staying safe online is also an important part of the course. You will develop a better understanding of how to use the internet safely and protect yourself and your personal information when using digital services.By the end of the course, you will have developed greater confidence using digital technology and a range of practical skills to help you get connected, stay safe and make the most of the online world.
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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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