Technical consultation on regulating Digital Functional Skills qualifications

We are keen to hear your views on our remaining policy proposals and draft Conditions, Requirements and Guidance for new Digital Functional Skills qualifications.

The new qualifications will be designed to provide students with core digital skills.

We consulted on our initial policy proposals for the regulation of these new qualifications, at the same time as the Department for Education consulted on the draft subject content.

The new qualifications will go through an evaluation process before being made available to schools, colleges and training providers to deliver, to ensure they are valid and fit for purpose.

They will sit alongside Essential Digital Skills Qualifications, as part of the government’s adult digital offer.

First teaching is planned for August 2023 and we will be working with awarding organisations and other stakeholders to ensure a smooth introduction.