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Dearne Valley College Courses Computing and Digital Introduction to Digital and IT Skills
In the digital suite at Rotherham College
  • Campus: North Notts College - Worksop Campus
  • Code: W04AC07
  • Level: 1
  • Type: Adult Courses (19+)

Introduction to Digital and IT Skills

This six week full time course is designed for adults who want to take their first steps into IT.

You will build confidence with core digital skills used in education, work, and daily life.

This course gives you a practical introduction to digital tools, online working, and basic IT knolwedge.

It is ideal for adults looking to move into IT study, improve their employability, or prepare for further training.

You will study the foundations of digital and IT skills in a supportive adult learning envrionment.

Topics include:

Using compters and devicesManaging filesUsing emailOnline safetyInternet researchWord processingPresentationsSpeadsheetsBasic digital problem solving

You will also begin to understand key IT terms, digital communication, and how technology is used in the workplace and wider society.

Delivered in a supportive envrionment for adult learners.Focus on practical digital skills you can use straight away.Build confidence before moving into higher level IT study.Learner with staff who understand adult education and progression.Clear next steps into further digital and IT qualifications.

This course has low entry requiremnts and is suitable for adults starting their journey in digital and IT.

You should have an interest in technology and be willing to learn.

No formal IT qualification is required.

Basic English and maths skills are recommended.

You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply button at the top of this page.

For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing contact@nnc.ac.uk or by calling 01909 504500.

After completing this course, you can progress into Level 2 Award in Digital and IT Skills for Adults.

You may also progress onto Level 1 Award in Introduction to Programming depending on your interests and next steps.

Career pathways after further study may include:

Digital SupportIT AdministrationData EntryCustomer Service using digital systemsJunior roles within IT and business support

Fees depend on your individual circumstances. Financial support may be available.

For more information, contact 01909 504504.

This course is suited to adult learners who want to build confidence in digital skills, prepare for further IT study, or imporve their career prospects.

This course is a strong starting point for adults with little or no previous experince in IT. IT supports progression into further digital, IT and programming qualifications.

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Start an exciting career in Computing and Digital

The computing and digital sector is ideal for those who like to keep up-to-date with the latest technology, are creative thinkers and are passionate about working in an industry which is in high demand.

Students in the digital suite at Rotherham College

Web Designer

Average salary - £28,000 to £50,000*

Web Designers use their creative and technical skills to design new websites and redesign existing ones.

Day to day tasks:

Speak with clients to find out what they want their site to do, create engaging prototypes, using both code and design software, make sure websites meet accessibility standards and design principles, work closely with marketing teams on targeting content, features and branding, analyse website data to identify trends and increase visitor numbers, use content management systems (CMS) to manage and maintain sites and keep up to date with emerging trends and changing technology.

Working environments:

You could work in an office, from home or at a client’s business.*

*Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

Software Developer

Average salary - £30,000 - £75,000*

Software Developers create and test programs that allow people to complete tasks, run services and use digital devices.

Day to day tasks:

Discuss client requirements and potential development ideas, work with a technical team to form design plans and timescales, write or update computer code, test software at each stage or iteration to find and fix problems, make sure software meets industry quality standards, record changes made, with reasons, at each stage of development, complete final checks before a product is released for use, and maintain and support systems once they’re up and running*

Working environments:

You could work in an office, from home, remotely or at a client’s business.*

*Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the Computing and Digital sector include**:

Communication | Customer Service | Detail Oriented | Research | Troubleshooting

**Information from Lightcast 2026

What our students say

The College was very supportive. They accommodated my SEN needs, allowing me extra time to process information, extended deadlines, and provided recorded sessions, which were essential for my learning.
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Bethany Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
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I chose this college as it offered the best facilities for the course. I love making films with the college equipment and the group projects are really fun.
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Stefan Krauklis Level 3 Media

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