Personal and Professional Development: Digital Literacy

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Our short online course covers the basics of digital literacy – what it is, why it matters, and the skills needed to succeed in a digital world.
Course Level: Intermediate
Duration: 20 Minutes
Accreditation: Virtual College Endorsed
Certificate: Self-Printed Certificate
Description
As our world becomes increasingly more digital and more and more jobs require us to be digitally literate and have digital literacy skills, many of us can feel at a loss as how to navigate and understand these new digital ways. Our online course aims to shine a light on digital literacy and what is required to participate in and benefit from this digital world.
This digital literacy training is suitable for anyone who is looking to understand how to become digitally literate, but isn’t sure where to start. It provides context and background, explaining what the term ‘digital literacy’ is, as well as tips and advice as to what skills are needed to confidently take part in this ever-changing digital age.
This digital literacy course explores the following topics:
- What is digital literacy
- The benefits of digital literacy
- How to become digitally literate
- Digital skills essentials in life and work
This course is also included in our 15-course Personal and Professional Development Training Package.
What you'll learn
- Define ‘digital literacy’
- Identify key digital skills for safe
- Improve your own digital literacy
Suitable for
- Suitable for anyone who wishes to know more about digital literacy
Certification

Self-Printed Certificate Option
Upon completion of the course, a digital certificate will be available to download instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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