Level 1 Developing Digital Literacy

Course Overview

Digital literacy refers to an individual's ability to source, understand and communicate information through typing and other media on a variety of digital platforms. Examples of digital literacy include sending an email or using word processing documents such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. From January to December 2022, there were 16,163 unique job postings in the United Kingdom with digital literacy listed as a required skill. A 2019 report showed 82% of job advertisements listed digital literacy as a required skill.

Digital literacy has established itself as a workplace non-negotiable skill.

This online digital literacy course is aimed at anybody who wants to develop knowledge of accessing and using digital information. Learners will understand the importance of digital literacy in all areas of modern life including at home, in the workplace and for society as a whole.

Key Information

Course Length
10 hours

Course Level
Level 1

Awarding Body
Skills and Education Group

Learning Method(s)
Online materials
Online assessment

For Individuals

Benefits

Automatic enrolment with an immediate start
Gain an accredited level 1 qualification.
Fully online course
Study from anywhere, at any time
Perfect for an introduction or refresher in a subject
A great addition to a CV
Receive a digital e-certificate upon completion
Nationally recognised
Access to an award-winning e-learning platform
No hidden costs

Course Price
£150.00

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Unit 1: Developing Digital Literacy

Section 1: Know how to source information in a digital format

Upon completion of this section, learners will be able to:

Understand what digital media is
Explore the different types of digital media
Understand the different target audiences digital media is aimed at.

Section 2: Know how to access information in a digital format

Upon completion of this section, learners will be able to:

Understand what a web browser is and how they work
Check the reliability of a digital source
Check the credibility of a digital source.

Section 3: Know how to use digital information.

Upon completion of this section, learners will be able to:

Understand language and design used by digital media
Create and respond to digital information.
Compare different digital media types.

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