Digital Skills - Funded Training Course

About the opportunity

Free training, a nationally recognised qualification and a boost to your career. Why wouldn't you?

Are you ready to build the digital skills employers are looking for? Netcom Training's fully-funded Digital Skills for Work course (NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Digital Skills for Work) gives you the practical, workplace-ready skills to communicate online, stay safe in digital environments and take control of your career development.

From data protection and online safety to professional communication, collaboration tools and building your digital profile, you'll gain confidence with the skills that today's employers expect as standard.

Our learners have gone on to entry-level and progression roles across business support, administration, digital marketing, IT and customer-facing sectors, working with companies across retail, logistics, public services and beyond.

Course details

• Duration:
  Flexible - 110 guided learning hours
• Format:
  Online, practical workshops
• Commitment:
  Additional independent study time required for assignments and portfolio building

What you'll learn

• Information management:
  Search for, evaluate and store information using workplace platforms and advanced research techniques
• Digital safety:
  Recognise online threats, protect personal and organisational data, and understand key data protection legislation
• Online communication:
  Use email, video calls, messaging tools and collaboration platforms professionally and safely
• Collaboration:
  
  Work effectively with others using tools like Teams, Zoom and Google Meet
• Social media and blogging:
  Engage with digital networks confidently, understanding personal and professional reputation
• Career development:
  Build a professional online presence, create digital job applications and plan your career progression using digital tools

Potential roles

• Business Support Administrator
• Digital Marketing Assistant
• Customer Service Advisor
• Office Administrator
• Junior Digital Content Creator

Eligibility

To apply, you must:

• Live in the Sheffield area
• Be aged 19 or over
• Earn below the gross annual wage cap of 24,570
• Not currently be undertaking other government-funded training
• Not be in the UK on a student, graduate, postgraduate, or sponsored visa, or as a dependent

Cost

This is a fully-funded course with no fees - complete the training, gain the skills and start moving towards the career you want.