As companies embrace digital transformation, the need for digital literacy is becoming a fundamental requirement for career success. This micro-credential is an introduction to digital technologies, software and social media which is in current use across many industries, as well as pathways for learning and ways to keep current with advances in technology.

The Digital Literacy Essentials micro-credential is designed to provide you with the information you need to confidently navigate the digital transformation in your workplace. The course will assist you to become familiar with the most common equipment, software and technologies currently in use, and an improved understanding of the digital literacy skills that you will need to confidently adapt to the digital transformation taking place across many industries.

During this course you will learn:
• Types of hardware and their uses at home and work
• Different types of applications and software
• How to use workplace applications
• Where to find out more on how to improve your digital skills.

Digital literacy is essential for employability, productivity, and effective communication. This course identifies the key aspects of communicating and collaborating using different devices and explains the pros and cons of each. The digital literacy course provides an understanding of the different types of hardware, software, and operating systems and how each one is used to increase productivity.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identifying the aspects of digital literacy
• Knowledge of hardware including smartphones, wearables, and smart devices
• Understanding of software and hardware applications and their use
• Knowledge of workplace applications and how they operate.

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