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Preparing for Digital Functional Skills

Funding area Essential Skills
DOV/153076/Q/FF
Location:
Dover Discovery Centre, Dover
Start date:
09/01/2026
End date:
17/07/2026
Level:
Entry Level
Time:
13:00 - 15:00
Duration:
23 sessions
Course hours:
Course hours

Course hours are the total number of hours you'll spend being taught by your tutor. Self study time is not included within the course hours.

46 hours
Day of week:
FRI
Tutor:
Emma Jenkins
Price: FREE Concessions
Call 03000 41 22 22
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Who can join this course

All Digital Skills courses are funded by the Department for Education (DFE) and are FREE to eligible learners.
To be eligible to enrol and attend our courses you must have lawful permission to reside in the UK and be ordinarily resident in the UK at the course start date.

Dependant on your individual circumstances, you may be required to show evidence of your residency status before you can enrol and attend courses with us.

Acceptance on a KAE Skills Digital Skills course does not constitute an immigration sponsorship and no Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) certificate will be issued.

Before enrolling on an Digital Skills course you will need to complete an initial assessment. Please book an interview at your local centre.

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Is this course for me

This course is ideal for individuals with basic IT skills who are looking to further develop their abilities and gain confidence using common computer applications.

Course aims

By the end of the course you should be able to:

* Start up and shut down a computer safely
* Log in to a computer system using appropriate credentials
* Demonstrate basic mouse control for navigation and selection
* Apply essential keyboard skills for typing and shortcuts
* Identify and describe the main parts of a computer and their functions
* Create and format a simple Word document to meet basic presentation standards
* Access and navigate the internet effectively and safely
* Send and receive emails, including attaching and opening files
* Use basic Excel features to create and edit simple spreadsheets
* Develop a basic PowerPoint presentation with text and images
* Understand and apply principles of online safety and security, including protecting personal information and avoiding common risks

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You can progress onto the Digital Functional Skills qualification or further qualifications in English and maths with Kent Adult Education or other providers. Talk to your tutor when the course is coming to an end.

This course will take place at Dover Discovery Centre. Please note there is no parking at the centre.

This course is scheduled to not be running on the following dates:

  • Friday, 20 February 2026
  • Friday, 10 April 2026
  • Friday, 17 April 2026
  • Friday, 29 May 2026
  • Friday, 03 April 2026

From 1st August 2024, the Department for Education (DfE) require that learners attending this course must identify their primary purpose for learning. This course is not available for learners whose main aim is to learn a hobby, or for leisure/pleasure.

Assessment is needed before joining this course. Please contact your local centre to complete an application.

To get the most out of your course we recommend you attend at least 85% of your sessions. If you do have a pre-arranged commitments booked during term time, please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcome.

Getting to your course

Find us

Dover Discovery Centre
Market Square
Dover
Kent
CT16 1PH

If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code DOV/153076/Q/FF.