Adult Digital Courses at Cradley Heath

Build confidence, strengthen your digital skills, and unlock new opportunities with a Digital course at Cradley Heath Skills Campus. Whether you’re new to technology, want to stay safe online, need digital skills for work, or are ready to progress into accredited IT qualifications, our supportive courses make learning simple, practical and achievable.

From four-week tasters to nationally recognised Functional Skills and Level 2 qualifications, you’ll develop digital skills you can use immediately – managing your device, staying safe online, completing job applications, navigating online services or preparing for a career in the digital sector.

You’ll study in one of the newest adult learning campuses in the West Midlands, with small groups, friendly tutors and a welcoming atmosphere that helps adults succeed at any stage of their digital journey.

As part of the number one college group for student achievement in the West Midlands, you’ll receive the support, encouragement and guidance you need to progress.

Come and secure your place in Digital

Drop in and see our team on the below enrolment sessions to secure your place in September

  • Wednesday 1 July (10am – 2pm & 4pm – 7pm)
  • Thursday 2 July (10am – 2pm & 4pm – 7pm)

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This course is ideal for: Adults looking to upskill or change career. Adults interested in digital, IT, or creative industries. People working in sectors where digital skills are increasingly important, such as business administration, finance,...
Course Duration
1 academic year (36 weeks) - Monday September 7th / Thursday September 10th (evening)
Course Type
Adult Course
Start Date
September 7, 2026
Qualification Level
Level 2
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Strengthen your knowledge of cyber security and learn how to protect yourself, your workplace and your data with this 16-week Level 2 qualification. You’ll explore key cyber threats, safe digital practices and the principles behind...
Course Duration
36 weeks (Tuesdays 18:00-21:00, or Wednesdays 9:30-12:30)
Start Date
September 8, 2026
Qualification Level
Level 2
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Develop strong, employer-recognised digital and IT skills with this nationally accredited Level 2 Award delivered at Cradley Heath Skills Campus. This course helps you build practical digital competence for work and everyday life, from creating...
Course Duration
16 weeks (Wednesdays, 9:30am – 12:30pm)
Start Date
September 9, 2026
Qualification Level
Entry 2
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Strengthen your digital skills for employment, daily life and further study with this 14-week Functional Skills Digital Level 1 course. You’ll learn how to create professional digital documents, use online platforms effectively, manage digital information...
Course Duration
18 weeks (Tuesdays, 9:30am – 12:30pm)
Start Date
September 8, 2026
Qualification Level
Level 1
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Build the essential digital skills needed for everyday life, work and future study with this 15-week Entry Level 3 course. This programme introduces key computer and online skills, helping you use digital tools confidently and...
Course Duration
18 weeks (Tuesdays, 13:00-15:30)
Start Date
September 8, 2026
Qualification Level
Entry 3

FAQs

Cradley Heath offers a range of adult digital courses designed to help learners build confidence, improve employability, and gain recognised qualifications. Courses include Digital Skills for Work, Developing Online Digital Skills, and Functional Skills Digital Level 1.

These courses are ideal for adults aged 19+ who want to improve confidence using technology, build digital skills for work, return to learning, progress into IT or cyber security pathways and learn how to use online services safely and effectively.

No, many courses are designed for beginners. You do not usually need previous qualifications or prior IT or computing experience. Courses are designed to support learners at all levels, from complete beginners to those progressing into Level 2 qualifications.

Depending on the course, you may learn how to use email and online communication tools, create professional documents and spreadsheets, organise files and digital information, stay safe online and understand cyber security basics, use digital tools for work and everyday life.

Yes, digital skills are now essential in most workplaces. These courses can help you improve employability, build confidence using workplace technology and progress into further IT qualifications.

Yes, learners may progress onto Level 2 Digital qualifications, cyber security courses and
IT and employability pathways.

Students benefit from friendly tutors experienced in adult education, small class sizes, modern learning facilities and supportive learning environments designed to build confidence.

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Help and Support

We want to ensure the right level and type of support is in place for every one of our learners to be successful and treated as an individual. We believe that each student should be individually supported to grow and develop personally and professionally.

When you join us you’ll have access to a network of mentors and online 24/7 confidential counselling services for your emotional wellbeing, as well as a dedicated safeguarding team of staff, student-to-student safeguarding champions and your own personal tutor.

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