Email, online forms, workplace technology, digital safety, AI awareness and free essential digital qualifications
Digital skills now affect work, education, banking, communication and access to many public services. Adults can start at beginner level and build confidence gradually without needing to become technical experts.
What Digital Learning Can Cover
Everyday use
- Video calls
- Online forms
- Files and folders
- Using apps
Work skills
- Word processing
- Spreadsheets
- Online meetings
- Job applications
- Cloud tools
Safe use
- Passwords
- Scam awareness
- Privacy
- Checking information
- AI awareness
Free Digital Qualifications in England
Eligible adults aged 19 or over can be fully funded for Essential Digital Skills Qualifications or Digital Functional Skills Qualifications up to Level 1 when they meet the residency rules and are assessed as having digital skills below Level 1.
Free & Supported Learning
Learn My Way
Free online learning designed to help people develop basic digital confidence and practical internet skills.
Good Things Foundation
Supports digital inclusion and community-based help for people who are digitally excluded.
Digital Safety Basics
Protect accounts
- Use strong, unique passwords
- Turn on two-step verification where available
- Do not share verification codes
- Be cautious with unexpected links
Check information
- Check the website address
- Be cautious with urgent payment requests
- Verify unusual messages independently
- Do not assume AI-generated material is accurate
Accessibility
Digital learning should not assume everyone can use the same device, text size, input method or software. Ask about assistive technology, accessible materials, keyboard-only access, screen readers, captions and other reasonable adjustments where relevant.
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