Computers and IT

IT qualifications in our centres

Getting an IT qualification can help you to:

• find work or get a better job
• prove to employers that you have the skills they're looking for
• use your IT skills to stay in touch with friends or shop and bank online.

We have a range of IT qualifications from entry level through to level 2 and thanks to Government funding, your qualification could be free. Your local centre will be able to confirm this with you before you start. 

IT qualifications you can achieve

Functional Skills in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) (Entry Level 3)
This IT qualification is great if you're new to IT and want to learn the basics.
You'll learn how to use a computer, use the internet to find information, share photos and keep in touch with friends using email and social media (like Facebook and Twitter).

ITQ (levels 1 and 2)
The ITQ will help you achieve a national standard in IT and give you the skills to use IT more effectively in your home or workplace. With the ITQ, you can cover anything from word processing, spreadsheets, email and the internet to wider issues such as computer security and maintenance. It's flexible to your learning needs.

ECDL Essentials (level 1)
The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is an internationally recognised qualification. ECDL Essentials gives you the basic skills to start using a computer safely, browse the internet and stay in touch with people by email.

ECDL Extra (level 2)
ECDL Extra improves your understanding of popular computer software. You'll learn how to use word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software in a business environment.

Here's a simple guide to explain what the levels mean, but we'll help you work out what level suits you best before you start.

Staff at your local learndirect centre will be able to advise you which of the above IT qualifications they offer and which would be right for you.