Digital Skills for Work

Course Code: 26857

Teacher: This course is being taught by Paul.

What is this Course about?

This is about how technology is changing the world of work and how you can successfully find and/or grow your career in the digital age.

You’ll learn how to collaborate with others online to complete tasks. Discover more about presentational skills and how to create impressive PowerPoint slides. There are five main areas covered during this course:

• Personal brand - Understand the importance of digital literacy and how it can be achieved. Understand personal brand and its importance to employment
• Using Google search efficiently - You will learn some of the most useful Google search tricks, from basic tips to new features to help you perform more efficient and effective Google searches.
• Online collaboration - Practice sharing documents in the Cloud using Google Drive and work on online with others at the same time.
• Ms PowerPoint - Create PowerPoint presentation and practice presentational skills.
• Video conferencing apps - Practice using Google Meet features such as sharing Screen and presenting PowerPoint Slides. Explore other video conferencing apps.

Who is this Course for?

This course is for people wanting to improve their digital skills to help them find work, to remain in employment or progress in their careers.

Entry Requirements to do this Course:

A basic level of conversational and written English is needed to complete this course. You must also have a basic level of computer skills

How you will be assessed?

Question & Answer, Discussions, and observations. You will also be asked to complete Learner reflections.

How much studying will I need to do outside of the lesson?

It will be advised to use the skills learnt in the classes and practise on your own Word documents and devices.

What learners need to bring/supply

Learners must have access to a laptop, desktop or tablet and able to access the internet.

What happens after I book this course?

There are two steps to complete before studying with us and booking on here is the first step. Your next step will be to enrol on your chosen course following the instructions in your order confirmation email.

The next steps…

During this course we will talk to you about your next steps which could include attending other courses/workshops such as Introduction to MS Word, Improve your skills in MS Word, Introduction to MS Excel, Improve your skills in MS Excel Introduction to PowerPoint and Improve Your Skills in MS PowerPoint, AI in the Workplace. Employability courses are available if you are looking to get into work or change your career. Please see the full range of courses we offer.

We have programmes that can support you with your next steps in skills and employment. For further information please see our information, advice and guidance page.

NOTE: This course is for Hertfordshire Residents Only - *With the exception of the registration fee, this course/workshop is fully funded by The Education & Skills Funding Agency for adults who meet a set criteria - please see further details under the 'Further Information' heading.