Functional Skills IT

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Learning Outcome

• Master the basic functions of digital devices, ensuring effective usage for everyday tasks.
• Understand how to use the internet efficiently, including searching for information and navigating websites.
• Gain proficiency in using email for communication, including managing inboxes and attachments.
• Learn how to implement essential online security practices to protect your digital identity.
• Develop the skills to manage health-related information and track progress using online tools.

• Master online money management by learning how to securely manage finances and pay bills.
• Understand how to use office programs to complete basic tasks like document creation and editing.
• Acquire essential skills for working with spreadsheets, including data entry and calculations.
• Learn how to use presentation tools to create professional slideshows for work or personal use.
• Gain the confidence to tackle everyday tasks in the digital world and boost your productivity.

Course Overview:

The Functional Skills IT course is designed to equip learners with essential IT skills to navigate the digital world with confidence. In this comprehensive course, students will explore a range of fundamental topics, including basic device usage, internet navigation, online security, and managing finances online. Whether you’re new to technology or looking to improve your digital literacy, this course will give you the skills to make the most of modern technology.

The course begins with Using Your Device, where you’ll learn how to effectively use a computer or mobile device, ensuring you’re comfortable with essential functions. From there, you’ll explore Learning to Use the Internet, covering how to navigate websites, search for information, and use the internet for work and leisure purposes.

In the All About Email module, you’ll gain the knowledge to use email for communication, including sending, receiving, and organising messages, as well as managing attachments and folders. The Online Security section delves into essential practices for staying safe online, teaching you how to protect your data, recognise scams, and secure your digital presence.

As part of the course, you’ll also cover Online Health Management, learning how to use digital tools to monitor and improve your health. In the Online Money Management section, you’ll discover how to manage finances, track spending, and pay bills securely using digital tools.

The final module, Working with Office Programs, covers how to effectively use office software, such as word processors, spreadsheets, and presentation tools, to complete common tasks in a professional environment.

By the end of this course, you will be proficient in navigating various digital platforms, managing personal and professional tasks online, and using essential office software to enhance your productivity.

Who This Course Is For:

• Individuals looking to improve their digital literacy and functional IT skills.
• Beginners who are new to using digital devices, the internet, and office software.
• Students looking to enhance their skills for academic or personal use.
• Professionals seeking to improve their workplace IT skills for better efficiency.
• Retirees or senior citizens looking to gain confidence in using technology for daily tasks.
• Individuals who want to use digital tools to manage personal health and finances.
• Entrepreneurs seeking to improve their IT skills for business-related tasks.
• Anyone interested in building a solid foundation in essential IT skills.

 

Requirements:

• No prior experience in IT is required for this course.
• A basic understanding of using a computer or smartphone may be helpful.
• A device with internet access for completing online modules and assignments.

Course Instructor

Learndrive Courses

Learndrive Courses is a trusted name in professional online learning, delivering high-quality content across business, communication, healthcare, management, teaching, law, and more. This Active Listening Training course is designed by experienced instructional designers who understand how people learn, communicate, and perform in real workplace environments. Their approach focuses on practicality rather than theory, ensuring that every learner can apply the concepts in daily interactions with colleagues, clients, family, or students.

What makes this instructor exceptional is the learner-centred teaching style. The course is structured for clarity, retention, and real-life application. Concepts are explained in simple language, supported by meaningful examples, and organised to help learners build confidence gradually. Learndrive Courses focuses on skills people actually need—listening with empathy, reducing misunderstandings, building trust, supporting teamwork, and communicating without conflict. With a solid reputation for delivering professional, accessible, and career-focused training, Learndrive ensures that learners complete this course with valuable knowledge and practical communication abilities they can use immediately.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by CPDQE. The demand for professionals to engage in Continuing Professional Development is escalating, irrespective of the industry, career stage, or job function. CPD serves as an impactful mechanism for skill enhancement, maintaining the relevance of academic credentials, and strategically advancing one’s career. 

This CPDQE Certified Course will ensure that you have obtained the required CPD trainings for your professional development.

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