Course details

Course Title:

Award or Certificate in Digital Skills Level 2

Course Number:

SKV43052

Venue:

Village Learning Centre

Learning Area:

Level:

Start Date:

11 September 2025

End Date:

11 June 2026

Session Time(s):

13:00 - 15:30

Total Hours:

82.5

Class Size:

Between 8 and 12 learners

Who is this course for

This course is not suitable for complete beginners to computers, the course content is quite in-depth.
You should already be able to use a computer with confidence, access the Internet to search information and send emails and have experience of creating and editing documents

What are the entry requirements

To join this course you will usually have achieved essential digital skills level 1, ICDL level 1 or an equivalent qualification or be working at a level 1 standard across the 5 main digital skill areas.  An initial assessment will be completed prior to enrolling onto this course to check prior knowledge and ensure you join the correct level course for you.
Please note:
You must attend all classes and arrive to classes on time; failure to do this may result in removing you from class
You are expected to learn independently outside of class time completing any homework revision tasks set by your tutor

What will I be learning

Depending on when you join the course during the academic year, you may be able to choose between completing either a 2 unit award or a 5 unit certificate. 

For both of these options you will gain a thorough understanding of how to use Microsoft 365 applications including Microsoft Word and Excel giving you valuable skills for the workplace. 

You will learn the following topics during this course:
To carry out a variety of Word Processing tasks to create professional documents, including formatting text and images, creating templates, mail merge, password protecting documents, using links within documents and creating tables of contents.
To create and amend spreadsheets, summarising data and carrying out a range of calculations.  This will include using a range of functions and formulae, absolute cell refencing, conditional formatting, sorting , filtering, creating and editing charts and protecting spreadsheets. 
To be able to apply skills learnt in a real situational task

If choosing to complete the 5 unit certificate you will also gain a thorough understanding of how to use Microsoft PowerPoint and how to create and use databases.

This will include learning the following topics:
To create professional and engaging presentations using various formatting techniques, inserting and formatting images, adding slide designs, transitions, using charts, embedding external content such as video links.
To design and create databases that conform to good practice standards for data storage.   Enter and edit data using validation, create and edit queries and reports to allow interrogation of data.

Additional content may be included where possible in negotiation with your tutor such as the use of pivot tables and macros etc.

How will I be assessed and supported

This course leads to either a Level 2 Award in Digital and IT Skills or a level 2 Certificate in Digital and IT Skills.  Throughout the course you will build a portfolio of evidence to show competence in a wide variety of Microsoft 365 skills. 

At DALS, we use an Individual Learning Plan ILP to set and review targets and provide feedback, enabling continual reflection and evaluation throughout the course. Learners will also receive verbal and/or written feedback on marked work. Learners will use their ILP to help track and monitor their own progress towards set goals, to support personal development and achievement.

At enrolment, it is important that you tell us if you have a learning difficulty or disability and require support. Learners declaring a support need will be referred for an assessment. If an enhanced support need is confirmed, a Support Package will be offered, to assist your progress in your learning and development, specific to your assessed needs.

What do I need to bring?

Please bring a folder for storing any paper handouts, notepad, pen and proof of identification.

Any additional costs?

There are no costs for the course. However, there will now be a requirement for candidates to pay for re-sits in Functional Skills exams Maths, English and ICT.
This will include anyone who does not arrive for their exam - in these instances you must pay for the second and any subsequent exams in the same subject.

What can this course lead to

On completion of this course, you could progress to:
Digital Skills courses for specific career paths, please enquire in centre for details of courses currently available.
English Functional Skills.
Maths Functional Skills.
Employability courses

If you are interested in another course, please ask your tutor or for more information, contact us
Phone  01332 956565
Email  DALSenquiries@derby.gov.uk
Relay UK  18001 01332 956565

Village Learning Centre

Address:
Village Learning Centre, Browning Street, Normanton, Derby, DE23 8DN

Phone: 01332 956340

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Online

You can enrol onto this course now using our online secure website:
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In person

You can pop into any of our centres to enrol:

Village Learning Centre - Browning Street, Derby, DE23 8DN

Opening Times: Mon - Fri 9 – 4.30pm and Weds/Thurs evenings until 8.30pm.

Derby Multicultural Centre – Dairyhouse Road, Derby, DE23 8HN

Opening times: Mon - Fri 9 – 5pm and Mon/Tues evenings until 8.30pm.

Allen Park Centre - Allen Park Centre, Allen Street, Allenton, Derby, DE24 9DE

Opening times: Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm

Kedleston Road Training Centre - 184 Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 1GT

Opening times: Mon - Fri 9 – 4pm and Mon evening until 8.30pm.

By telephone

Enquiries: 01332 956565

By Email

DALSenquiries@derby.gov.uk

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Note: Please bring evidence of eligibility for fee reduction to the first class.