• Essential Digital Skills Entry Level 3 is designed for adults who have little or no experience using digital devices or the internet and want to build the essential skills needed for life, work, learning and communicating online.
• The qualification is focuses on developing confidence with everyday digital tasks.
• Suitable for beginners, jobseekers, returners to learning, and anyone who needs digital skills to progress in work or further study.

• Using Devices & Handling Information
• Creating & Editing
• Communicating
• Transacting
• Being Safe & Responsible Online

• You must be aged 19 or over.
• No previous digital skills are required.
• An initial assessment will determine your starting point.
• Suitable for learners who are new to computers, smartphones or online services.

• Builds essential digital skills needed for everyday life—banking, shopping, emails, online forms and accessing services.
• Supports employability by developing key digital competencies required in the modern workplace.
• Helps students develop confidence with devices, communication tools and online tasks.
• Enables students to take part safely and independently in the digital world.

• Through hands on practice using laptops, tablets and smartphones.
• Step by step tutor demonstrations of everyday digital tasks.
• Practical activities such as sending emails, completing online forms and saving documents.
• Supportive small group learning tailored to adults who are new to digital technology.

• Assessment is through a controlled online assessment, externally set and internally marked.
• Tasks cover both knowledge and practical skills
• Assessments are externally quality assured to ensure consistency.

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 Entry Level 3 Essential Digital Skills

Progress to:

• Essential Digital Skills Level 1
• Digital Skills for Work
• Vocational courses requiring basic digital competence

Use digital devices confidently for daily life (shopping, banking, GP services).
Communicate online using email and video calling.
Apply digital skills in work settings.
Access online learning and develop skills for future courses.