Digital Skills & Employability

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Course Overview

Course Overview
We offer a range of courses and qualifications to suite your needs and help you gain skills to increase your employment prospects. You can gain nationally recognised qualifications up to Level 2. Gaining new skills can also boost your confidence.
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Open Requirements

Regular enrolment sessions take place at the Oldham Library and Lifelong Learning Centre, where you will discuss your course requirements with the Digital Skills & Employment Team. Please ring 0161 770 -8026 to book an appointment.
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Open Assessment

There are no formal exams. You will build a portfolio of evidence to show case your skills. This will be assessed by your tutor.
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Open Content

We offer basic courses which will teach you how to use the keyboard and mouse and find your way around the computer. You can also learn how use Email and the Internet safely. You can then progress to Microsoft Office-based qualifications, which cover a wide range of skills and tools that can be very useful at work and at home. Here are some key areas you can learn about:
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheets
• Presentations
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Open Progression

Many jobs now require at least basic digital skills. Proficiency in digital tools can open up a wide range of career opportunities and make you more competitive in the job market. Digital skills are essential across nearly all sectors of the economy.
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Open General Fee Information

Course fees vary. However, there are a wide range of concessions available for example, people earning less than £25,000 annual gross salary can enrol on a qualification for free. We will discuss your options
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01/08/2024
31/07/2025
OLDHAM LIBRARY & LIFELONG LEARNING CTR