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Thriving in the Digital Workplace
University of Leeds via FutureLearn Program
Overview
A career for life is no longer a given, but what are the foundations for a successful career in the digital workplace?
On this program, you’ll discover the key digital skills required to prepare yourself for the future of work. As well as exploring the different jobs that require tech know-how, you’ll learn how you can enhance the digital skills relevant to your work and interests.
You’ll also learn the value of building a professional network, identify the transferable skills you’ve already mastered, and discover the importance of resilience and adaptability for your future career.
Featured in the UK government’s The Skills Toolkit collection.
Syllabus
Courses under this program:
Course 1: Learn about Current Digital Workplace Trends
-Find out how digital technology is influencing how we live and work with the Institute of Coding and the University of Leeds.
Course 2: Essential Skills for your Career Development
-Take charge of your career development and identify the skills you need to plan and achieve your career goals.
Course 3: Wellbeing and Resilience at Work
-Discover how to maintain resilience and adaptability, and explore the value of good health and wellbeing in the workplace.
Courses
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Explore the changing face of technology in the workplace
Why are digital skills so important and which jobs do you need them for?
Tackle some of the big myths surrounding the future of work, and demystify the world of digital technology using up-to-date case studies from people who have recently joined the workforce.
With an ever-changing job market, this course will help you to keep on top of how digital technologies are influencing our work and lives.
As you discover the Fourth Industrial Revolution, you’ll consider the importance of digital skills and reflect on the transferable skills you’ll need for your career to be future-proof.
This course is designed for people who have digital skills but would like to build confidence in using digital technology in the workplace.
This may include those studying for A-levels, those who have a degree, or those who want to improve their career prospects.
The course will also be useful for anyone in employment who wants to boost their digital skills or anyone returning to the workplace who’d like to gain confidence in how working practices have evolved.
You might also be interested in the other courses in the Digital Skills for the Workplace collection from the University of Leeds and the Institute of Coding.
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Learn the professional career development tools to get your career on track
Most people want to achieve career success, but how can you make it a reality?
On this course, you’ll get the tools to take your career to the next level.
Using planning tools, you’ll establish goals for your career and how to achieve them.
You’ll learn how to navigate the process of applying for jobs and interviews, and consider the importance of transferable skills and creating the right professional networks.
You’ll also hear from like-minded individuals who propelled their careers forward using similar career development plans.
Featured in the UK government’s The Skills Toolkit collection.
This course is designed for people who have digital skills but would like to build confidence in using digital technology in the workplace.
This may include those studying for A-levels, those who have a degree, or those who want to improve their career prospects.
The course will also be useful for anyone in employment who wants to boost their digital skills or anyone returning to the workplace who’d like to gain confidence in how working practices have evolved.
You might also be interested in the other courses in the Digital Skills for the Workplace collection from the University of Leeds and the Institute of Coding.
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Develop your understanding of wellbeing at work
Today’s world of work is often demanding and rapidly changing.
Professionals need to develop new skills to do their job more effectively or to change the way they work in order to adapt to new roles.
On this course, you’ll learn the importance of resilience and adaptability to navigate these changes, and explore why employers are looking for these skills.
You’ll learn how to evaluate your current strengths at work and identify the true value of workplace wellbeing for yourself.
Featured in the UK government’s The Skills Toolkit collection.
This course is designed for people who have digital skills but would like to build confidence in using digital technology in the workplace.
This may include those studying for A-levels, those who have a degree, or those who want to improve their career prospects.
The course will also be useful for anyone in employment who wants to boost their digital skills or anyone returning to the workplace who’d like to gain confidence in how working practices have evolved.
You might also be interested in the other courses in the Digital Skills for the Workplace collection from the University of Leeds and the Institute of Coding.
Taught by
Molly Bridge
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