Leeds University Digital Course for Lockdown

The University of Leeds offers free digital and numeracy courses in lockdown.

10:29 30 April 2020

The University of Leeds has developed a free digital course to help boost the nation's skills during coronavirus lockdown. The course, which can be accessed via www.gov.uk/theskillstookit, covers a range of levels, from everyday maths and tools for using email and social media to move advanced training. 

 

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said: "I want businesses to encourage their furloughed employees to use The Skills ToolKit to improve their knowledge, build their confidence and support their mental health, so they have skills they need to succeed after the coronavirus outbreak." 

 

Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden added: "The impact of Covid-19 has shown how important digital skills are; both for work and other aspects of our lives. 

 

"Technology is going to play a hugely important role in our economic recovery and this new platform will help ensure everyone is able to improve their digital skills and take advantage of the opportunities ahead."