Developing your Digital Skills
The course is designed to help absolute novices to get to grips with IT. Maybe you want to help your children with their homework, or maybe you want to be a bit more confident registering for services, using email and apps. This course introduces you to basic concepts by exploring presentation software and how to use digital technologies in general.
Entry requirements
A willingness to learn more about digital technologies.
Course units
The course is designed to help absolute novices to get to grips with IT. Maybe you want to help your children with their homework, or maybe you want to be a bit more confident registering for services, using email and apps. This course introduces you to basic concepts by exploring presentation software and how to use digital technologies in general.
Using Digital Technologies
Presentation Software
Assessments
Students will produce a portfolio of evidence.
Course fees
TBC
Contact our Info team if you have any course fee-related questions regarding funding eligibility etc: info@yorkcollege.ac.uk
Course progression
Visit our Digital & Media curriculum area to discover courses you can progress to.
Dates & course durations
23rd September 2025, 12 week course.
Facilities
Students have access to a fantastic range of College-wide facilities such as the Learning & Research Centre, study hubs, computer areas with accompanying multi-function printers and helpdesk advice.
Additional costs
All materials are provided for you to complete the course. However, this course requires additional study from home, you will need access to a PC/laptop and suitable Wi-Fi to access teaching and learning.
Study methods
The course is delivered through a combination of classroom learning and independent work online.
Career progression
This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to develop your digital skills for personal use, which you could also apply in the workplace.