Kick-start your career with our Level 2 Diploma in Digital & IT Skills. With IT, Cyber and Software Development skills in high-demand, this 5-week programme will set you on the path to a fulfilling career in Technology.
This course is designed for those looking to get into Cyber Security, Software Development, Digital or IT Technical Support within London, East Midlands or the Northeast Area of England.
Learners should be:
Aged 19+
Interested in digital marketing
Right to live and work in the UK
During the Level 2 Digital & IT Skills programme you will gain knowledge in:
Cyber
Programming
Digital Skills
IT Technical Support
Data Analytics & Spreadsheet Software
Network
During the Digital & IT Skills programme, learners gain a strong understanding of:
Core computer skills and digital literacy
Using online tools for communication and collaboration
Creating and managing digital documents and spreadsheets
Basic data handling and organisation
Online safety, cyber awareness, and GDPR essentials
Navigating common workplace software and digital platforms
Learners also build wider professional skills highly valued by employers:
Confidence using computers and digital tools
Professional online communication
Basic IT troubleshooting and problem-solving
Data handling and spreadsheet skills
Online safety and cyber awareness
Organisation and time-management using digital tools
Teamwork and collaboration via online platforms
Creativity with digital content
Adaptability to new software and systems
This programme is fully funded by the UK government, meaning it’s available at no cost to you if you meet the eligibility criteria.
To apply, simply complete the form on this page, and our enrolment team will contact you to confirm your eligibility and next start date.
You'll investigate accidents, malicious threats, system vulnerabilities, & tools to protect IT systems & data, ensuring user safety from data loss, integrity issues, & unauthorised access.
You will learn about the basic principles of computer programming to understand how programming works. You will then develop skills to design & develop your own computer programme.
You will gain a robust understanding of network components, protocols & applications. You will also be able to configure & secure a network & learn how to troubleshoot & review a network.
You'll grasp IT diagnostic procedures, develop fault identification & repair skills for installing, configuring, & testing IT systems & mobile devices to meet various user needs
You will learn how to collect, cleanse and analyse data to support business decision-making. This includes using spreadsheets and data analysis techniques to interpret information and present insights clearly.
After completing the programme, you be perfectly placed to start one of Skills Bootcamp programmes. Alternatively, after completing the Digital Skills programme, you have the opportunity to approach the open IT market. Putting your skills to good use and starting a career in the industry.
The programme runs full-time over 5 weeks and is delivered in a virtual classroom.
Yes, the Digital Skills Level 2 course is fully funded for eligible learners.
Upon completion, you’ll achieve accredited Level 2 Digital & IT qualifications designed to strengthen your confidence and employability.
The course includes:
Essential computer and IT skills
Using email, documents, and spreadsheets
Online communication and collaboration
Cyber awareness and GDPR basics
Creating and managing digital content
Navigating common workplace software
To enrol, you must:
Be aged 19+
Be unemployed or earning below the income threshold
Have a good standard of English, Maths, and communication skills
Have the right to work in the UK
Must reside in London, the Northeast or East Midlands area of England
No, the course is designed for beginners and focuses on building core digital confidence and workplace skills.
You’ll need access to a laptop or PC with a stable internet connection to join the virtual classroom sessions.
We support learners into next steps such as apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps, higher-level digital programmes, or entry-level employment.
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