The future of the workplace is continuing to evolve, and digital transformation is accelerating, requiring new digital capabilities, behaviours and understanding. There has been a widening of the digital divide and data shows that in the UK the skills gap is growing with a shortage of people with digital skills.Nearly all jobs have some element of digital skills and leadership, and even if yours doesn't yet, it would be wise to future-proof and ensure your employability by riding that digital skills wave.No matter what age, sector or working profile you have, this course covers the essential skills and knowledge you need for digital transformation and thriving in a digital world. For some this might feel like they are learning a new language and understanding new digital cultures, but for others it might be more about understanding and developing your existing digital capabilities.This course is part of the Supporting hybrid working and digital transformation collection, made possible by the Higher Educational Funding Council for Wales.
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction
- Learning outcomes
- 1 Why digital skills matter
- 1 Why digital skills matter
- 1.1 Essential functional skills
- 1.2 Digital skills for the workplace
- 2 The digital divide and inclusion
- 2 The digital divide and inclusion
- 2.1 A framework for building digital capabilities
- 3 Everyday digital skills
- 3 Everyday digital skills
- 4 Developing your digital confidence and curiosity
- 4 Developing your digital confidence and curiosity
- 4.1 Case study: fostering a healthy digital culture
- 4.2 How digitally curious are you?
- Developing your confidence
- 5 Understanding your responsibilities
- 5 Understanding your responsibilities
- 5.1 Digital wellbeing, safety and security
- 5.2 Digital governance and information security
- 5.3 General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
- 5.4 Intellectual property (IP) and copyright
- 5.5 What is information security?
- Common security threats
- Cyber security
- 5.6 Data, information and digital knowledge management
- Digital knowledge management
- 6 Digital futures: digital transformation
- 6 Digital futures: digital transformation
- 6.1 Exploring your digital carbon footprint
- Conclusion
- References
- Acknowledgements
