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Preparing for Digital Skills Entry Level

Funding area Essential Skills
MAR/151308/Q/FF
Location:
Margate Adult Education Centre, Margate
Start date:
06/01/2026
End date:
19/05/2026
Level:
Entry Level
Time:
13:00 - 15:00
Duration:
17 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.

34 hours
Day of week:
TUE
Tutor:
Denise Hodges
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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.

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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 is scheduled to not be running on the following dates:

  • Tuesday, 17 February 2026
  • Tuesday, 07 April 2026
  • Tuesday, 14 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

Margate Adult Education Centre
Hawley Square
Margate
Kent
CT9 1PF

If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code MAR/151308/Q/FF.