Career Credentials: Evidence Your Expertise in Digital Literacy

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Deakin University

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Career Credentials: Evidence Your Expertise in Digital Literacy

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What is the course about?

Career Credentials: Evidence Your Expertise in Digital Literacy

The course Career Credentials: Evidence Your Expertise in Digital Literacy is an online class provided by Deakin University through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Discover what digital literacy is and why your ability to evidence skills in this area is critical for career success.

Course description

Digital literacy is more than knowing how to use a smartphone or a computer
2 weeks

In an increasingly digitised world, digital literacy is now just as important as traditional literacy. So, it’s no surprise that employer demand for skills in this area has surged.
Digital literacy is about using technology to find, use and share information. It’s also about understanding the importance of privacy, security and assessing the credibility of information.
This course explores skills, trends and issues in digital literacy. You’ll also discover how to benchmark and evidence your digital literacy skills, which can help you to advance in your career.

The role of digital literacy in jobs of today and the future
What digital literacy skills employers are looking for and why
Trends, issues and opportunities related to the use of digital technologies in the workplace
Practical strategies for improving digital literacy
How to benchmark your digital literacy skills against international qualifications frameworks
Methods for evidencing your expertise in digital literacy using Deakin’s Professional Practice credential criteria.

Describe digital literacy and what skills it entails
Identify trends, issues and opportunities related to the use of digital technologies in the workplace
Assess your level of digital literacy against international qualifications frameworks
Collect evidence to demonstrate your capability and/or apply for a digital literacy credential.

This course is designed for professionals with three or more years of experience looking to advance in their current career path, change industry entirely, or re-join the workforce after time away from work. It will also be of interest to new job seekers looking to demonstrate their problem-solving skills to employers.

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Deakin University is one of Australia’s largest universities with more than 61,000 students and over 15,000 online.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Career Credentials: Evidence Your Expertise in Digital Literacy

Course Topic

Business & Management, IT & Computer Science, Professional Development

University, College, Institution

Deakin University

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Career Credentials: Evidence Your Expertise in Digital Literacy

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / Deakin University you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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