• The Level 2 Award in Digital and IT Skills is designed for adults who want to extend and develop their digital and IT abilities for employment, further study or personal development.
• This qualification supports students aiming to progress into digital job roles or into industries that increasingly require strong digital skills, such as marketing, finance, administration and design.
• Suitable for adults who have completed Level 1 Digital/IT Skills or who already have good foundational computer skills.

• Digital Productivity Tools
• Spreadsheet Software
• Website Design & Development
• Digital Problem solving
• Improving Digital Employability

• Aged 19 or over.
• Completion of Level 1 Digital Skills, or equivalent experience is recommended.
• Willingness to complete independent study and coursework

• Builds higher-level digital and IT skills required for modern workplaces.
• Strengthens confidence with widely used software such as Word and Excel.
• Prepares students for employment or progression into digital, creative or administrative roles.
• Enables progression to larger qualifications (Certificate or Diploma) or higher-level digital training.
• Offers practical, real-world experience using IT tools in industry relevant environments.

• Through teacher led workshops and hands on digital tasks.
• Practical activities using Word, Excel, and digital productivity tools.
• Project based work (e.g., creating a website if included in the programme).
• Independent practice supported by teacher guidance.

• Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence covering the required skills and knowledge.
• No external exam - evidence is internally assessed and quality assured.
• Tasks may include Document creation, Spreadsheet tasks, Digital projects

City Learning Quarter, Old Hall Street, Wolverhampton WV1 3AU

• Course fees may apply, depending on eligibility.
• No specialist equipment required.
• You may wish to bring basic stationery (pen and notebook)

Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award in Digital and IT Skills

Progress to:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Digital & IT qualifications
• IT User (ITQ) pathways
• Specialist digital courses (Cybersecurity, Programming, Web Development)
• Employment in roles requiring advanced IT skills

Apply digital skills confidently in work environments such as administration, customer service, marketing, retail, finance and more.
Build a stronger digital foundation to support further training or career development.