Digital Skills Courseware Modules
Computer Operations teaches learners to identify and understand device types, parts of a computer, operating systems, common software applications, basic computer operations, and professional use of devices.
Internet Browsing teaches learners to identify and understand the internet and the World Wide Web, how to connect to the internet, browser basics and how to search the web, and professional use of the internet.
Digital Communications teaches the methods of digital communication, email basics, video conferencing basics, instant messaging and text messaging, social media etiquette, and professional use of digital communication tools.
Digital Documents teaches learners to identify and understand different types of digital documents used in the workplace, including word processing documents, spreadsheets, slide presentations, and online forms, as well as document sharing, collaboration, and professional use of digital documents.
Digital Security teaches learners to identify and understand security policies and procedures, password security, privacy settings, security software, and VPNs.
The courseware curriculum is aligned with state standards and the most prevalent technology skills as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor’s O*NET Content Model Framework, the nation’s primary source of occupational data. The Digital Skills Courseware Certificate of Completion lets employers know the participant or job seeker understands and can identify the following:
| Computer Operations | Internet Browsing | Digital Communications | Digital Documents | Digital Security |
| Device Types | What is the Internet? | Methods of Digital Communication | Word Processing | Security Policies and Procedures |
| Parts of a Computer | Connecting to the Internet | Email Basics | Spreadsheets | Passwords |
| Operating Systems | World Wide Web | Video Conference Basics | Slide Presentations | Spam and Phishing |
| Common Software Applications | Browser Basics | Instant Message and Text Basics | Document Sharing and Collaboration | Privacy Settings |
| Basic Computer Operations | Searching the World Wide Web | Social Media Basics | Completing Online Documents and Forms | Security Software and VPNs Digital Footprint |
| Professional Use of Devices | Professional Use of the Internet | Professional Use of Digital Communication Tools | Professional Use of Digital Documentation Tools | Professional Use of Security Tools |
When learners complete the courseware, they can earn digital versions of their eBadges and Certificate of Completion to share online. Digital badges and credentials can be shared on social media and added to an online resume or portfolio.
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