Level 2 Online Certificate in Digital Skills for Employment (Online)

This Level 2 Principles for Digital Skills in Employment course is designed for anyone with an interest in developing their Digital Skills in Employment. The purpose of the qualification is to increase the awareness of the importance of digital skills in modern society and to help you improve your knowledge and capability. It will aid you in developing digital career skills, and will look at how to communicate effectively through the use of technology and how to protect data and devices, amongst other organisational policies and procedures.

Whether currently employed and looking to increase your career prospects or seeking employment and looking to develop your employability skills this qualification will support those who wish to improve their digital skills and progress into a role where these skills are required. It will also be beneficial to those wishing to improve their digital skills for their own personal use.

The Level 2 Certificate in Principles for Digital Skills in Employment is split into manageable study units, and will develop your knowledge and understanding in five key areas:

Unit 1: Developing digital career skills

You will explore a range of digital skills, their relevance and how to improve your own digital skills. You will also look at social media and the internet in relation to employment opportunities, what forms an online identity, and how to use digital skills in career progression.

Unit 2: Management of information

You will look at how to gather reliable information using different techniques, as well as copyright regulations and what happens when these are breached. You will also be asked to explore different storage methods for data management and why these are in place, plus the benefits and limitations of these methods.

Unit 3: Digital device safety awareness

You will learn about types of threats to data and how to protect it, as well as considering data protection legislation. You will also be asked to look at health and safety legislation regarding the use of digital equipment and how the risks can be reduced.

Unit 4: Communication and productivity

You will learn how to communicate effectively using a range of technology, including email, online meeting and collaboration tools, and digital networks.

Unit 5: Digital security

You will be able to identify a range of security threats and system protection methods, as well as exploring current legislation around system and data protection and organisational policies and procedures relating to this.

This course can be studied via a distance learning model which means you can choose when and where you study. Giving you the freedom to choose your learning schedule yourself whilst still gaining certification from your chosen subject. Throughout the course you will have the support of your online tutor who can also be reached via phone or email.