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EDSQs are ideal for those seeking to develop digital skills to function more effectively in everyday life.  \nThese qualifications  \nstart at Entry level, which means they’re ideal for learners with no or low digital skills. You will receive a nationally recognised qualification on completion of your course, with the option of progressing to Level 1 if you want to further enhance your skills and carry on benefitting from accessing a fully funded and up-todate qualification that reflects the evolving digital landscape.  \n• Explore free course materials  and training events  \n• Explore our Essential Digital  Skills offer  \nThe qualifications cover 5 key areas  \n Using devices and handling information-using hardware and software, searching and navigating.  \n Creating and editing-using apps to enter and edit information, capturing/saving multimedia.  \n Communicating-sending and receiving communications.  \n Transactions-e-commerce and buying online  \n Being safe and responsible online-being safe online, protecting your data, etc.  \nContact us  \nfor more information on  \nTraining providers and employers:  \nFE Colleges :  \nhow Pearson’s EDSQ offer can work for you:  \n[wblcentresupport@pearson.com](wblcentresupport@pearson.com)  \n[fecentresupport@pearson.com](fecentresupport@pearson.com)  \nPEUK A2581 • Version 1.0 • B & A • Nov 2020 • DCL2: Public","cbCairrdZzKD6fcr","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairrdZzKD6fcr","pdf",100308,"English","# Overview of EDSQ\n# Key Learning Areas\n# Contact Information","[{\"question\":\"What are the five key areas covered by the EDSQ?\",\"answer\":\"The five areas are using devices and handling information, creating and editing, communicating, conducting transactions, and being safe and responsible online.\"},{\"question\":\"Who is the target audience for the Essential Digital Skills Qualifications?\",\"answer\":\"EDSQs are ideal for those with no or low digital skills looking to develop capabilities to function more effectively in everyday life.\"},{\"question\":\"What progression opportunities are available after the Entry level course?\",\"answer\":\"Learners have the option of progressing to Level 1 to further enhance their skills and continue benefitting from a fully funded and up-to-date qualification.\"}]","Essential Digital Skills - Introductory Flyer | PDF"]