Description
Technology is a key element of modern life and workplace, however many people have had very little exposure to computers or the internet and may find the need to develop the necessary digital skills for everyday tasks or for the modern workplace daunting.
Digital Citizen Plus is designed for beginners and is open to everyone regardless of status, education, age or ability. The module helps to remove the fear of using a computer by employing a skills-based approach to educating individuals in the basics of using a computer, email and the internet
The Digital Citizen Programme does not require you to pass a test and is designed to build confidence levels, before progressing on the path to digital literacy certification with the ICDL Workforce Programme and beyond.
Main learning outcomes
Candidates who complete the Digital Citizen Plus programme will gain the skills needed in order to progress onto the ICDL Workforce modules and beyond. They will be able to:
- understand the basics of computer usage and the internet
- know how to create, save and edit a document
- understand how to create, save and edit a spreadsheet
- navigate the desktop and manage files
- search for information and communicate online
Module overview
| Category | Skill set |
|---|---|
| Computer and devices |
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| Desktop and managing files |
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| Documents |
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| Spreadsheets |
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| Communications |
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