Practical digital skills training for individuals, communities, and local businesses across the North East.
Digital Skills Matter
What we do
Business Services
Business IT & Cyber Awareness
Affordable digital upskilling and cyber-awareness sessions for local businesses, helping staff work more confidently and securely with technology.
One-to-One & Small Group Support
Flexible delivery through one-to-one coaching, small group workshops, and tailored sessions to meet different learning needs and abilities.
Practical, Platform-Neutral Training
Hands-on experience across Microsoft, Apple, and Linux systems, giving learners exposure to real workplace environments and modern alternatives.
Community Services
Digital Skills Training
Practical, hands-on digital skills training for individuals, communities, and jobseekers — from basic digital confidence through to workplace-ready IT skills.
Employability & IT Pathways
Structured learning pathways designed to build confidence, real-world skills, and readiness for office-based or entry-level IT support roles.
Community Digital Inclusion
Free or subsidised training delivered in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, councils, charities, and community organisations to reduce digital exclusion.
Practical and Accessible
Accessible by Design
Clear, supportive training with no prior tech knowledge required.
Hands-On Learning
Learners work directly with real devices, operating systems, and software, building confidence through practical tasks rather than theory alone.
Flexible Delivery
One-to-one and small-group sessions tailored to learner needs.
Who We Work With
Trusted by and Working With
We deliver practical digital skills, IT upskilling, and cyber-awareness training that helps local businesses and organisations work smarter and more securely — supporting priorities shared by government, councils, and workforce development programmes.
Affordable, hands-on training
that builds digital confidence and strengthens staff capabilities across workplaces.
Our training supports adults returning to work, career changers, and organisations needing practical digital skills — from basic office IT to cyber awareness and IT support foundations.
Built to support real pathways
Delivering accessible training where it’s needed most.
North East Digital Skills is designed to work alongside Jobcentre Plus, local councils, charities, community hubs, and small businesses to improve digital confidence and employability across the region.
Community-first partnerships
Supporting people back into work with practical digital skills.
For modern working lives
Digital skills are no longer optional. From applying for jobs to working securely online, confidence with technology is essential.
North East Digital Skills delivers practical, real-world training that helps individuals, communities, and local businesses use technology safely, effectively, and with confidence.
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Let’s build digital skills
Whether you’re an individual looking to improve your skills or a business wanting to upskill your team, we’re here to help. Get in touch to find out how North East Digital Skills can support you.