Digital Skills for Beginners : Online Profiles and Employability

Entry Level

1 session + 1-2-1

This course is for anyone aged 19 or over.

This course is primarily aimed at learners who have very limited IT user skills, or those who wish to develop skills in an area they lack confidence. Learners should complete prerequisite course Digital Skills: Basics

Learners who complete the course will gain:

• Knowledge on using the internet when job seeking
• Basic understanding of importance of professional online presence
• Understand the basics of LinkedIn
• Understand basics of UC applications
• Understand how to upload documents
• Understand basics of online form filling

There are variety of outcomes of the course linked directly and indirectly to job seekers gaining employment.

It will allow learners to upscale their digital skills therefore boosting their ability to independently and efficiently look for jobs. This will be achieved by:

• Being able to use emails
• Confidently navigate websites
• Feel confident using their devices
• Improved ICT skills
• Digital skills 
• Use appropriate search sites
• 'Soft skills' development Inc. peer working, planning engagement, self-confidence and communication
• Employability skills - working in a team, self-directed work, meeting deadlines, following instructions
• Volunteering