Digital Functional Skills (Functional Skills / Entry 3)
Course description
This course is for adults who want to develop your understanding of, and gain the skills commonly used in, the digital world.
This qualification gives you the opportunity to develop an appropriate level of digital skills, use digital devices and the internet, and apply this knowledge and these skills in common situations. By improving your digital skills, you could unlock new job opportunities and boost your confidence using digital devices.
On completion of this course, you will achieve an Entry Level 3 Functional Digital Skills Qualification.
If you are interested in developing your IT skills, you can access this course as part of an 11-week programme to give you all the basic skills you need.
Course contentThe five essential areas you will study are:
- Communicating online
- Handling information securely
- Online transacting
- Creating and editing digital documents
- Staying safe and legal online
What can this course lead to?
Course progression
Upon completion, you could progress onto a further short course with us. Our Student Support Services team will work with you to design a personalised learning journey based on your needs and aspirations.
Visit the National Careers Service website for more information about careers available in this sector.
Course session dates
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The course information on this page was last updated 02 September 2026.
