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The Open University

Key skill assessment unit: information technology

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Overview

This course will be closing on 13 December 2023. You cancontinue your studies until this time and, once completed, your statement ofparticipation will continue to appear on your OpenLearn profile.Skills in information technology (IT) cover a broad range, from using software packages effectively to developing a critical understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of IT solutions. Developing your IT skills means planning your work, practising your skills, seeking feedback from others and reviewing your approach. In this free course, Key skill assessment: information technology, you will learn to use and adapt your skills effectively and confidently in different situations and contexts.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Improving your information technology skills
  • 1 Improving your information technology skills
  • 2 Sources of help
  • 2 Sources of help
  • 3 Key skills assessment courses
  • 3 Key skills assessment courses
  • 4 Structure of the assessment courses
  • 4 Structure of the assessment courses
  • 5 Effective use of information technology
  • 5 Effective use of information technology
  • 6 What you should present
  • 6 What you should present
  • 7 Part A: Evidencing skills to develop a strategy, monitor progress and evaluate performance
  • 7 Part A: Evidencing skills to develop a strategy, monitor progress and evaluate performance
  • 7.1 Evidence required
  • 7.2 Developing a strategy
  • 7.3 Monitoring your progress
  • 7.4 Evaluating your strategy and assessing your work
  • 8 Part B: Evidencing your IT skills
  • 8 Part B: Evidencing your IT skills
  • 9 Notes to help you complete your assessment
  • 9 Notes to help you complete your assessment
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements

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