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Digital Skills Courseware is a self-paced course designed to provide participants with the skills needed to navigate technology in the workplace. It includes five modules: Computer Operations, Internet Browsing, Digital Communications, Digital Documents, and Digital Security. Each module is made up of a course component and a posttest. Each course has instructional content, a knowledge-check quiz, and a hands-on practice exercise that allows the participant to apply the skills to real life, practical situations.

Technology in the Workplace

Digital Skills Courseware develops the technological skills needed for success in the modern workplace. Technology plays a significant role in nearly every industry and its use in the workplace continues to increase every year. In order to succeed in their careers, job seekers and employees must have an understanding of the purpose and capabilities of these rapidly changing digital tools and demonstrate an ability to use technology to get the job done. 

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Digital Skills Courseware Modules

Computer Operations
Internet Browsing
Digital Communications
Digital Documents
Digital Security
Computer Operations

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

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

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

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

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 CommunicationsDigital Documents Digital Security
 Device TypesWhat is the Internet?
Methods of Digital Communication Word Processing Security Policies and Procedures 
 Parts of a Computer Connecting to the InternetEmail Basics Spreadsheets  Passwords
 Operating SystemsWorld Wide Web Video Conference Basics Slide Presentations Spam and Phishing 
 Common Software ApplicationsBrowser Basics Instant Message and Text BasicsDocument Sharing and Collaboration Privacy Settings 
 Basic Computer Operations Searching the World Wide Web
 Social Media BasicsCompleting Online Documents and Forms Security Software and VPNs 
Digital Footprint
 Professional Use of DevicesProfessional Use of the Internet  Professional Use of Digital Communication ToolsProfessional Use of Digital Documentation Tools  Professional Use of Security Tools
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WIN Learning also provides a valid assessment called the Digital Skills Assessment. The Digital Skills Assessment is aligned to the technological skills presented in the Digital Skills Courseware and results in the National Work Readiness Credential – Digital Skills. Contact WIN Learning today and ask about bundling the Digital Skills Credential and the Digital Skills Courseware to give your learners and job seekers the right tools for success.
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Digital Skills Courseware eBadges

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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Readiness Redefined: Foundational Skills for the Digital Workplace

Download our white paper for an in-depth look at the digital skills divide and find out how WIN's Digital Skills Courseware and Assessment prepare job seekers to confidently use technology in the workplace.

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