This course is designed to introduce learners to essential digital skills, focusing on safe and responsible internet usage, managing digital devices, creating digital content, and engaging in digital communication. It is aimed at individuals with little or no prior digital experience and equips learners with the confidence to use technology in their daily lives. By the end of the course, learners will have foundational skills that can be applied to personal, academic, and professional settings.
By the end of this course, learners will:
⦁ Understand and practice online safety: Protect personal information and navigate the internet responsibly, avoiding common digital threats.
⦁ Operate digital devices: Gain confidence in using computers, smartphones, and tablets for various tasks, including typing, sending emails, and browsing the internet.
⦁ Manage and store information: Learn how to organize digital files effectively and solve basic technical problems.
⦁ Create and edit digital content: Develop basic skills for creating and editing documents, images, and other media.
⦁ Communicate and share online: Understand the difference between public and private digital communication and learn how to engage responsibly on different platforms.
⦁ Transact safely online: Learn how to securely make purchases and use online services, including understanding verification processes
• Basic digital skills required: This course is designed for beginners who have some familiarity with using a laptop.
⦁ Access to a digital device: Learners should have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone, and an internet connection to practice skills learned in the course.
Admin requirements:
⦁ Minimum 1-year residency
⦁ National Insurance number may be required
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