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Workplace Digital Skills: Getting Started  

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Course Summary

Course Code: OX4C40EC25 

Start Date: Thursday 15 January 2026 

Start Time and Lesson Duration: 18:00 for 3.00 hours

Duration: 7 lessons over 7 week(s)

Location: ACL Colchester  

Fee: Funding May Be Available    Help 

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Description

Enhance your workplace efficiency with digital skills! Learn to handle information, make and edit content, chat online, and use devices safely. Fix tech problems and keep your workspace secure and efficient.

Click on enrol now to register your interest - you will be contacted within 3 working days to complete the enrolment and assessment process.

What Qualification/level is this course?
"This is an Entry Level 3 course. You must undertake an initial assessment prior to enrolling on this course. If you are unable to attend on the IT Pre Course Assessment dates shown, please leave your contact details at the relevant centre and the tutor will call you to arrange a mutually convenient time."

Who is the course for?
This course is suitable for all. No experience necessary.

What can I expect to learn?
You'll learn to handle work-related information by finding, storing, and retrieving files. Create and edit digital content, communicate effectively online, and use digital devices safely. Identify and respond to online risks and technical problems, ensuring a secure and efficient work environment.

How will I learn?
The classroom based learning will be a mixture of demonstrations, discussions and lots of hands on practice using the devices in our IT suites. There will an experienced tutor to help and guide you at all times.

How will I know how well I am doing?
Your tutor will give feedback as appropriate throughout the course to help you gauge your progress. Feedback may be verbal or written. You will record your progress on an individual learning plan.

Will I have to do any work at home ?
No homework will be set but it is highly recommended that all new skills are put into practice outside of the class.

What will I need to provide?
"You will need a notepad and pen for making notes. As a learner with us, you will have access to the online version of Office 365. Please note that the online version may have features that differ from desktop versions you have previously used. Technical support can be found at www.aclessex.com/tech-sup-office-365"

Are there any other costs?
None

What can I do next?
"Your tutor will be pleased to discuss other courses that might assist your progression in this subject. You can also make an appointment with an ACL Career and Skills progression advisors to discuss your next steps. For information on ACL courses please see http://www.aclessex.com/ The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers. To make an appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk"

Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635.

Location

ACL Colchester  
Barrack Street  
Colchester
Essex  
CO1 2LR  

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