#IT-02-14 Learn about Current Digital Workplace Trends
About Course
University of LeedsDescription
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 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?
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
Welcome
Welcome to the course00:00:00
Introduce yourself
How is technology changing the world of work?
The Fourth Industrial Revolution
How does technology affect us?
The growing importance of data
Summary
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.