Giving learners the start they need for the future they want
Essential Digital Skills are more important than ever. Since 2020, face-to-face communication has become more difficult, so understanding digital technology and communication is vital to stay connected in work and life.
Our Essential Digital Skills qualifications (EDSQ) are funded qualifications mapped to national standards for digital literacy. These qualifications are designed to meet digital knowledge gaps and provide vital skills, such as:
- Using devices and handling information
- Creating and editing
- Communicating
- Transacting
- Being safe and responsible online.
Our Essential Digital Skills qualifications are available at Entry Level 3 and Level 1, perfect for learners between 16 − 19 and adult learners.
Learn more about Essential Digital Skills Qualifications with our EDSQ Quick Guide.
Skills Builder: initial assessment and resources
Skills Builder provides EDSQ initial assessment and resources , developed in collaboration with the digital subject matter experts who developed the national standards for the Department for Education, to ensure their effectiveness.
Your learners will go through a range of initial assessments so you can understand their current digital skills and competency, then, we’ll provide an individual skills plan tailored to each learner’s specific needs with areas identified for improvement.
The easy-to-navigate platform is available 24/7, so your learners can develop their skills on demand at a time that suits them.
For more information on our EDSQ qualifications and Skills Builder, and a free copy of our Essential Digital Skills quick guide, please fill in the contact form above.