Digital Skills: Digital Skills for Work and Life (FutureLearn)

Offered by Accenture,
Digital Skills: Digital Skills for Work and Life (FutureLearn)

Learn about how digital is changing the world of work, and how you can successfully grow your career in the digital age. Digital technology now touches almost every aspect of our lives, including work. On this course, you will explore how you can build a successful career in the digital age. You’ll get a closer look at the meaning of digital, and how it has changed the way we work.

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You’ll also explore the different paths you could take to grow your career, and what role digital can play in these. Plus, you will also learn about the key skills we all need to thrive in this new environment, and how you can find support and keep learning to reach your goals.

What topics will you cover?

  • The meaning of ‘digital’
  • Introduction to key digital technologies that are impacting the way we work
  • Changing workplace dynamics due to digital technologies
  • Considerations around digital strategy when promoting your business
  • Key skills required in a digital age
  • Ways of showcasing your skills to attract employers

What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

  • Describe what the term ‘digital’ means and explain why digital skills will be more important than ever in the future
  • Explain how the world of work is changing and how digital technologies are driving that change
  • Identify opportunities to promote yourself or your business online
  • Demonstrate your skills to attract the employer of your choice
  • Identify key information in a job advert and plan how best to apply for a job

Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone looking to understand how they can develop the skills to thrive in the digital world of work, whether you’re preparing to enter the workplace or looking to change jobs or careers.
Interested in growing your digital skills more widely? Discover more Digital Skills courses from Accenture.

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