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Essential digital skills for work
Why digital skills matter
Most jobs require digital skills, from sending emails to managing online systems.
Whether you're moving into a new role at work or looking to progress, you can build digital skills at any stage to help you open up new opportunities and achieve professional success.
With the right support, you can learn new digital skills or build on the ones you already have.
What you'll learn
You'll learn how to apply digital skills to every day work tasks, including:
- being confident in video calls, online chat and meetings
- word processing
- using spreadsheets
- emails and file management
- staying safe online
What you could gain
Some essential digital skills courses lead to a formal qualification. The type and level of qualification will depend on the course provider.
After completing a course, you could:
- increase your earning potential
- improve your job prospects - you could apply for jobs that need your new skills
- gain recognised certification
- explore other free courses or move on to more advanced training
Entry requirements for essential digital skills courses
You can take an essential digital skills course if you're:
- aged 19 or older
- live in England
If you're under 19, there are other digital courses available to you. You can check entry requirements with the course provider.
Find an essential digital skills course
Essential digital skills courses are often free and can be available in the classroom or online.
You might be able to do a course full time, part time or in the evening, depending on the provider.
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