EDSQ - Essential Digital Skills
What is on this ESDQ course?
The Essential Digital Skills Qualification gets learners up to speed with the skills involved in using a computer. Topics cover everything from interacting with hardware, to data privacy and protection, equipping learners with all the tools they need to using computers safely.
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What qualification will I get?
Learners will receive the Essential Digital Skill Qualification after completing this course successfully. This qualification is an indication that learners can confidently use a computer and digital tools.
How is the ESDQ course assessed?
There is a series of practical assessments that form the assessment for the ESDQ, aimed at making sure learners can complete core tasks on the computer.
Our experienced tutors will guide you through the learning and assessments closely so you have the best learning experience.
Overview
Duration: 5 Days
Certification: Essential Digital Skills Qualification
Rate: £300
This course gets learners up to speed with essential digital skills. Topics include:
- Using devices and handling information
- Creating and editing
- Communication
- Transacting
- Being safe and responsible online
By the end of this course, learners should have a core understanding of how to use computers.
What modules will be on the ESDQ course?
Topics on the ESDQ focus on giving learners a well-rounded understanding of using a computer safely and effectively.
Using devices and handling information
This topic covers a basic understanding of hardware, software, operating systems, commonly used applications, and how they fit together. It will also touch on key digital skills, teaching learners how to manage information and solve issues.
- Understanding hardware, software, OS and applications
- Managing and storing information
- Identify and fix simple issues
Creating and editing
Beginning with creating and editing documents, learners will be taught how to create and edit a range of different media and information types. This extends to understanding the applications used to create and edit, and which application is best for which job.
- Document creation and editing
- Creating and editing digital media
- Using different applications to edit information
Communication
Understanding the different types of digital communication, including email and video calls, and how to make the most of them. Learners will also touch on when and where to use different types of communication.
- Email application usage
- Using video calls
- Understanding when to use digital communication
Transacting
This topic prepares learners for purchasing goods and services online, from completing initial forms to managing their account details. Elements of the course will also include comparing products online before purchasing and successfully navigating verification checks.
- Completing online forms
- Using digital verification
- Purchasing online
- Managing account settings
Where does the ESDQ course take place?
The course will be taught fully online with face-to-face classes with our experienced tutors, so you can complete the course from the comfort of your own home. The exam will also be taken online.
Because the course is online, you’ll need access to a computer and a reliable internet connection to take part. Our online courses are easy to get started with and support interactive learning, so you can engage with tutors in real-time.
FAQ
The ESDQ course takes place over 5 working days, usually starting on a Monday and involving sessions running from 9am – 4pm. Courses will be mostly online but in-person training is available, depending on your location.
Our sessions are flexible and can also increase the number of training sessions to accommodate for larger numbers of learners.
If you’re looking to sign up a larger number of learners, get in touch using the form below.
Yes. If none of the existing sessions work for you, use the form below to reach out to us and we will be in touch to discuss options.
There aren’t any specific prerequisites for this course, but basic knowledge of how to use a computer is needed.
The price for the ESDQ course including the training and the certification assessment is £300.
Tickets
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