The Basic Digital Skills of Working Life (3 cr)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Content scheduling

Upon completing this course, you will be able to: - Utilize and apply common digital tools used in the workplace effectively. - Communicate appropriately and purposefully in workplace communication and interaction scenarios. - Critically assess information and describe the basic principles of information security and data protection. The course consists of five modules: Information Technology, Communication, Information Retrieval, Image and Video, and Security. The course includes online materials, exercises, and assignments.

Objective

The student is able to - utilise and use the most common appropriate digital tools of the working life - communicate appropriately and in a goal-oriented way in the communication and social situations required by the working life - evaluate information critically and can descibe the basic principles of information security and privacy

Location and time

In the Canvas online learning environment during the duration of the course. See Timing.

Materials

All course material is available in Canvas.

Teaching methods

Self-paced online course. The course is completed entirely independently by the end of the course deadline. You will study the material in an online learning environment, which includes study materials and assignments/tests. No personal feedback will be provided on the assignments.

Employer connections

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Exam schedules

The course workspace will remain open until the end of the course deadline (see Timing), and all assignments must be completed before the workspace closes.

Pedagogic approaches and sustainable development

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Completion alternatives

Course does not offer alternative completion method.

Student workload

3 ECTS wich is approximately 81 hours studying.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Course is evaluated in a scale of approved/failed.