Level 2 Award in Digital and IT Skills (Data Management using Excel)

This course is designed to equip employees with the essential skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience needed to thrive in digital roles and enhance your organisation's marketing and brand presence.

Throughout the course, participants will cover key topics, including an introduction to cybersecurity and information governance, as well as content creation tools and platforms. Employees will also learn how to effectively leverage social media for marketing, with practical hints, tips, and tricks for writing compelling content across social media platforms.

Additionally, the course covers marketing principles, content creation for web, SEO, paid ads, and email marketing, providing a well-rounded foundation for building a strong online presence. By the end of the course, participants will have developed their own portfolio, showcasing their digital marketing capabilities and expertise.

Qualification

On successful completion, learners will achieve a Level 2 Award in Digital and IT Skills.

Course details

On this 12-week course, we will cover:

• Using Excel: Develop an understanding of techniques to produce spreadsheets.
• Advanced formulae and functions: Learn how to apply these to process data and use automated tools to aid productivity.
• Big data: Explore how it is analysed and manipulated by organisations to predict patterns and trends.
• Data analysis techniques: Learn how to collect, cleanse, manipulate, and present findings.
• Spreadsheet creation: Improve productivity by creating and refining spreadsheets to enhance usability.

Entry requirements

This qualification does not have any formal entry requirements, however, learners must demonstrate the ability to study at Level 2. Prior to enrolment, learners will complete assessments in Maths, English, and IT to ensure suitability for the course. Learners must also have access to a computer with Microsoft Excel and the Internet.

Eligibility for funding

This course is fully funded for individuals who:

• Are a Greater Manchester Resident
• Aged 19+
• Earn less than £25,000

Progression

On successful completion, learners can progress to various opportunities within data management and IT fields. They may choose to pursue further study in more advanced Excel courses, data analysis, or other IT-related qualifications.