Level 1 Digital Functional Skills
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Posted on: 5 June 2025
The Level 1 Digital Functional Skills Qualification (FSQ) is designed to equip learners with the essential digital skills needed to confidently navigate modern life and the workplace. Building on foundational knowledge, this course helps individuals apply digital tools effectively and safely across a range of everyday and professional tasks. It focuses on increasing fluency, introducing new digital contexts, and preparing learners for further education, training, or employment in today’s digital-first world.
The Level 1 Digital Functional Skills course is designed for individuals who already have some basic digital knowledge and want to strengthen their skills for use in work, further study, or everyday life. It’s ideal for:
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Learners progressing from Entry Level Digital FSQs
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Job seekers wanting to improve their digital fluency
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Adults looking to upskill for the modern workplace
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Individuals preparing for further study or training
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Anyone needing more confidence with digital tools and platforms
You will develop practical skills in:
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Using digital devices and managing digital information
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Creating and editing content (e.g. documents, images, spreadsheets)
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Communicating effectively online
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Performing secure online transactions
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Staying safe, secure, and responsible when using the internet
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Greater confidence using digital tools in work and daily life
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Recognised qualification to support job applications
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Preparation for further study or higher-level digital training
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Practical digital skills relevant to modern workplaces
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Enhanced ability to adapt to new technologies and tasks
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Stronger digital safety and security awareness
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