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#IT-02-14 Learn about Current Digital Workplace Trends

  • Categories IT
  • Duration 14h
  • Total Enrolled 4
  • Last Update September 27, 2021

About Course

University of Leeds

Description

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.

Who will you learn with?

Sophie Pendrell

Sophie has worked with digital media for over 30 years both as an artist, producer and educator. She now works remotely from her home beside the sea.

 

 

Who developed the course?

University of Leeds

As one of the UK’s largest research-based universities, the University of Leeds is a member of the prestigious Russell Group and a centre of excellence for teaching.

What Will I Learn?

  • Identify the technologies and aspects of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
  • Discuss how technology is changing the world around us.
  • Debate the growing importance of data.
  • Explore the impact of automation in the workplace.
  • Investigate the digital skills predicted for a future workforce.
  • Reflect on the transferable skills predicted to be future proof.

Topics for this course

15 Lessons14h

Welcome?

Before you get started, take some time to meet your Lead Educator, Sophie Pendrell, who will guide you through the course. You'll also have the opportunity to meet your fellow learners and plan your learning journey.
Welcome to the course00:00:00
Introduce yourself
How is technology changing the world of work?

The Fourth Industrial Revolution?

In this activity, you’ll explore what defines the Fourth Industrial Revolution and how new growth in technology is impacting upon today’s world.

How does technology affect us??

In this activity, you’ll explore how the new technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution are affecting the world around us. Technology affects our society, the way we learn, and has an impact on the job market.

The growing importance of data?

In this activity, you explore the importance of data in the modern world and the ways it is used, from big data to personal data. You’ll also look at some of the current laws which were set up to protect how this data is used.

Summary?

You’ve now reached the end of course of Learn about Current Digital Workplace Trends. In this activity, we’ll sum up what you’ve learned and look ahead to next.

Student Feedback

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Most people probably don't know what a number skill is. I'm not familiar with it myself. But after this course we found more ways to work with our digital skills. That's great.

Finishing the course made me reconsider the importance of digital skills and think about what transferable skills I needed to ensure that my career would stand up to the test of the future. It's a great course.

Yes, this course has made me understand the widespread use of technology in the workplace, which has made a qualitative difference in my work.

This course will help me understand how digital technology affects our work and life. It gave me a deeper understanding of digital technology.

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Material Includes

  • Official Certificate

Target Audience

  • 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.