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Level 2 Award in Digital and IT Skills | Furness College
Level 2 Award in Digital and IT Skills

Level 2 Award in Digital and IT Skills

This engaging, beginner-friendly programme is designed specifically for adult learners. You’ll be supported every step of the way through clear explanations, hands-on practice, and friendly classroom sessions — no exams and no pressure.
By the end, you’ll have the skills employers consistently look for, especially in admin, customer service, data entry, retail support, marketing, care, and many other roles where digital confidence matters.
You will achieve the Gateway Level 2 Award in Digital and IT Skills — a respected certification proving you can use key digital tools with accuracy and confidence.
Practical Skills You’ll Use Every Day


Microsoft Word:
Learn how to create polished, professional documents — from CVs and reports to letters and forms. You’ll discover tools that help you work faster, smarter, and with style.


Microsoft Excel:
Turn data into clear, useful information. You’ll learn formulas, functions, and productivity tools that make spreadsheets less intimidating and far more powerful.

This course is perfect for adults who want to:



  • Improve their job prospects



  • Build essential digital skills


  • Return to education in a supportive environment

  • Refresh their knowledge after time away from study


  • Gain confidence in using modern workplace software





No previous experience is needed — just a willingness to learn.


The course runs over 12 weeks.

Fees: £40

Start date:
7.01.2026




Course Content

What Modules will you Study?

You will study the following units:

  • Spreadsheet Software (Microsoft Excel)


  • Word processing



How you'll learn:

  • Interactive workshops where you practise real tasks



  • Online activities you can complete at your own pace



  • Friendly, guided classroom sessions



  • Assignments instead of exams — show your understanding through practical tasks, not test papers




Every part of the course is designed to build your confidence and prepare you for real workplace situations.

Where will I learn?

Channelside Campus

How much will this course cost?

Please refer to the College fees policy, for more information please contact Student.Services@furness.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

What are the entry requirements?

There are no formal pre-requisite qualifications that you must have prior to undertaking this qualification.

You must have an interst in the subject and a commitment to attend and complete the course.

Progression

What opportunities will this lead to?

Upon completing this qualification, students can progress into employment within various digital roles or progress onto further study within the field of Computing and IT.
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Staff Profile
Adam Cairns

"I am one of the Digital lecturers at Furness College, who teaches on a variety of IT based courses. I have a vast breadth of knowledge in Digital and IT having multiple years of experience working with hardware and software in industry. I have been teaching for the last four years on multiple successful courses.

Whether you are looking to improve your CV or develop skills for a current role, this course will give you the basics of using Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, to a level suitable for the workplace. The course is assignment based, no exams.

I look forward to meeting you and helping you achieve your goals!"


Channelside
Barrow-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA14 2PJ
Rating Lane
Barrow-In-Furness
Cumbria
LA13 9LE
Contact Us Tel: 01229 825 017 (Channelside Campus)
Tel: 01229 828 377 (The Sixth Form)
Email: info@furness.ac.uk
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