Never has it been more important to build your digital and IT skills.

Learn Devon offers a range of courses to suit a variety of abilities. Join one of our courses and see what new tips and tricks you can pick-up for accessing online services.

Having a basic level of digital skills can help you to:

💻 Access digital banking and other online services

🖐 Connect with friends and family

⌨ Develop useful skills to further access the digital world and employment

What courses are available?

Course: First Steps to Getting Online

This single-session course is perfect for those who are looking to take their first step into the digital world. We have a number of First Steps to Getting Online courses starting this year, below are a few coming up soon.

• Holsworthy - 21st February, 9.30am - 12.30pm Click here for details
• Tavistock - 15th April, 10am - 1pm Click here for details
• Okehampton - 16th April, 10am - 1pm Click here for details
• Sidmouth - 18th April, 10am - 1pm Click here for details

With more First Steps courses starting in April to June 2024.

Course: Beeline for Digital Skills

Our Beeline for Digital Skills courses are ideal for those who can use a computer but would like to build their confidence and gain more skills. These courses are usually five sessions long and will enable you to develop and practise your skills.

• Holsworthy - 21st February, 1.15pm - 4.15pm Click here for details
• Ilfracombe - 27th February, 1pm - 3pm Click here for details
• Tavistock - 28th February, 10am - 12 noon Click here for details
• Bideford - 6th March, 10am - 12.30pm Click here for details

With more Beeline for Digital Skills courses starting in April to June 2024.

Did you know...

In the UK 10.2 million (20%) adults lack the Foundation Level of digital skills

- Essential Digital Skills (EDS) survey carried out by IPSOS in 2022

Course: Essential Digital Skills (Nationally recognised qualification)

The Essential Digital Skills qualification courses are widely recognised. Learn how to create and edit documents, use data, stay safe online and more. We recommend that learners complete the Essential Digital Skills Entry Leve 3 course before taking the Level 1 course, which is more advanced. These courses are usually 12 to 15 sessions long and will enable you to develop and practise your skills.

• Essential Digital Skills: Entry level 3 - Bideford, 22nd February, 9.30am - 12.30pm Click here for details
• Essential Digital Skills: level 1 - Barnstaple, 6th March, 10.30am - 1.30pm Click here for details
• Essential Digital Skills: level 1 - Bideford, 15th March, 10am - 1pm Click here for details
• Essential Digital Skills: Entry level 3 - Exmouth, 19th March, 1.30pm - 4.30pm Click here for details

With more Essential Digital Skills courses starting in April 2024.

Course: Award in Digital Skills (Nationally recognised qualification)

The Award in Digital Skills courses are for those who are confident with Microsoft Office applications but wish to build their knowledge and skills. These courses focus on using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Our award courses are usually 16 to 24 sessions long.

• Award in Digital and IT Skills: Level 2 - Online, 22nd February, 5.30 - 8.30pm Click here for details
• Award in Digital and IT Skills: Level 2 - Exmouth, 16th April, 12.30 - 3pm Click here for details

Whatever your level or ability, Learn Devon is here to help!

Please get in touch with our friendly team if you have any questions or are unsure about what course might be right for you.

Telephone: 0345 155 1014
Email: learndevon@devon.gov.uk