About This Subject
Build your confidence using digital devices and the internet with our Essential Digital Skills courses.
You will gain the skills and knowledge needed to navigate today’s digital world and work towards a national qualification at Entry 3 or Level 1.
These courses support adults who want to develop digital skills for everyday life, work or further study.
Before you enrol, you will need to attend an information, advice and guidance session. This will help us check that the course level is right for you.
This is a fully funded course. You will need to attend every session and complete an assessment at the end of the course.
Enrolments open every term in March, July and November. If courses have already started you may still be able to join so please contact us.
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Course Levels and application
No previous formal qualifications are required.
Entry 3 is suitable for adults with little or no prior experience of using digital devices or the internet. It focuses on developing digital skills for everyday life and introduces skills for work.
Level 1 is suitable for adults who have some experience of using digital devices and the internet but would like to strengthen their basic digital skills. It focuses mainly on skills for work, with some focus on skills for everyday life.
Entry requirements include the completion of a written and an online initial assessment and an interview. You must not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT to complete the application form.
To apply complete the application form below and we will evaluate your eligibility and skills then provide a course offer. You must accept this offer to secure your place.
If you need help completing this form please
- visit one of our centres to apply in person or
- call us on 0300 200 1044, 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday
Essential Digital Skills Courses
Eligibility criteria for our Employability and Digital Skills courses
Digital skills courses at Surrey Adult Learning are free for adults aged 19 or over on the 31 August 2026 who meet the following eligibility criteria.
If you are not eligible for a free course under the above criteria, you may need to pay a fee. For more information and advice please email: adultskills@surreycc.gov.uk