Description
A six-month foundation programme in digital literacy. Over twelve modules you will move from how a computer is put together to using the internet, office software, cloud tools and AI with real confidence — and knowing how to stay safe while you do it.
Each module runs to ten lesson parts with an examination after every five, plus three practical activities, a module quiz and a graded assignment. New material unlocks every Monday, so the programme paces itself.
What the programme covers
| Module | Title | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computing Foundations | How computers came to be, what they are made of, and how to run one well. |
| 2 | The Internet and the Web | What the internet actually is, and how to find and judge what is on it. |
| 3 | Digital Communication | Writing, meeting and behaving well in every channel work and study use. |
| 4 | Word Processing and Documents | Producing documents that look professional and stay maintainable. |
| 5 | Spreadsheets and Data | Turning raw numbers into answers you can trust and explain. |
| 6 | Presentations and Visual Communication | Designing and delivering slides people actually follow. |
| 7 | Online Safety and Security | Recognising threats and hardening the devices and accounts you depend on. |
| 8 | Privacy, Identity and Digital Citizenship | Who holds your data, what they do with it, and how to behave online. |
| 9 | Cloud, Collaboration and Productivity | Working with other people on the same files without chaos. |
| 10 | Digital Media and Content Creation | Making images, audio and video that look and sound deliberate. |
| 11 | AI and Emerging Technology Literacy | Using AI tools competently, and knowing exactly where they fail. |
| 12 | Digital Skills for Work and Life | Putting the whole programme to work on employment and daily life. |
How you are assessed
- 24 module examinations — two per module, one after every five parts
- 12 module quizzes covering all ten parts
- 36 practical activities
- 12 graded assignments, ending in a capstone portfolio
- A final examination across the whole programme
Course content
205 lessons
- Part 1 — Evolution of Information Technology Preview Open
- Part 2 — Computer Systems Overview Enroll to access
- Part 3 — Computer Hardware Components Enroll to access
- Part 4 — Operating Systems Enroll to access
- Part 5 — Software Applications Enroll to access
- Examination A — Parts 1 to 5 Enroll to access
- Part 6 — Data, Files and Storage Management Enroll to access
- Part 7 — Peripherals, Ports and Connectivity Enroll to access
- Part 8 — Setting Up and Maintaining a Computer Enroll to access
- Part 9 — Troubleshooting Basics Unlocks 3 Aug 2026
- Part 10 — Computing Ethics and Responsible Use Unlocks 3 Aug 2026
- Examination B — Parts 6 to 10 Unlocks 3 Aug 2026
- Activity 1 — Set Up and Maintain a Real Machine Unlocks 3 Aug 2026
- Activity 2 — Build a Backup Plan Unlocks 3 Aug 2026
- Activity 3 — Keep a Troubleshooting Log Unlocks 3 Aug 2026
- Module 1 Quiz — Computing Foundations Unlocks 3 Aug 2026
- Module 1 Assignment — Build a PC Specification Sheet for a Real Budget Unlocks 3 Aug 2026
- Part 1 — How the Internet Actually Works Unlocks 10 Aug 2026
- Part 2 — Web Browsers and Effective Navigation Unlocks 10 Aug 2026
- Part 3 — Search Skills and Query Craft Unlocks 10 Aug 2026
- Part 4 — Evaluating Online Information Unlocks 10 Aug 2026
- Part 5 — Websites, URLs and Domains Unlocks 10 Aug 2026
- Examination A — Parts 1 to 5 Unlocks 10 Aug 2026
- Part 6 — Downloading, Uploading and File Transfer Unlocks 17 Aug 2026
- Part 7 — Cloud Basics and Online Storage Unlocks 17 Aug 2026
- Part 8 — Wi-Fi, Mobile Data and Connectivity Unlocks 17 Aug 2026
- Part 9 — Web Accessibility Basics Unlocks 17 Aug 2026
- Part 10 — The Web as a Learning Tool Unlocks 17 Aug 2026
- Examination B — Parts 6 to 10 Unlocks 17 Aug 2026
- Activity 1 — Trace a Website From Address Bar to Screen Unlocks 17 Aug 2026
- Activity 2 — Run a Structured Search Challenge Unlocks 17 Aug 2026
- Activity 3 — Fact-Check Three Viral Claims Unlocks 17 Aug 2026
- Module 2 Quiz — The Internet and the Web Unlocks 17 Aug 2026
- Module 2 Assignment — Source-Evaluation Report on a Contested Claim Unlocks 17 Aug 2026
- Part 1 — Email Fundamentals Unlocks 24 Aug 2026
- Part 2 — Writing Professional Email Unlocks 24 Aug 2026
- Part 3 — Managing Your Inbox Unlocks 24 Aug 2026
- Part 4 — Messaging and Chat Etiquette Unlocks 24 Aug 2026
- Part 5 — Video Conferencing Skills Unlocks 24 Aug 2026
- Examination A — Parts 1 to 5 Unlocks 24 Aug 2026
- Part 6 — Social Platforms and Their Purpose Unlocks 31 Aug 2026
- Part 7 — Online Discussion and Forums Unlocks 31 Aug 2026
- Part 8 — Netiquette and Tone Unlocks 31 Aug 2026
- Part 9 — Notifications and Digital Focus Unlocks 31 Aug 2026
- Part 10 — Your Professional Online Presence Unlocks 31 Aug 2026
- Examination B — Parts 6 to 10 Unlocks 31 Aug 2026
- Activity 1 — Rewrite Five Badly Written Emails Unlocks 31 Aug 2026
- Activity 2 — Set Up an Inbox That Stays at Zero Unlocks 31 Aug 2026
- Activity 3 — Run and Record a Short Video Meeting Unlocks 31 Aug 2026
- Module 3 Quiz — Digital Communication Unlocks 31 Aug 2026
- Module 3 Assignment — Write and Justify a Full Professional Email Thread Unlocks 31 Aug 2026
- Part 1 — Introduction to Word Processing Unlocks 7 Sep 2026
- Part 2 — Text Formatting Essentials Unlocks 7 Sep 2026
- Part 3 — Paragraphs, Lists and Layout Unlocks 7 Sep 2026
- Part 4 — Styles, Headings and Navigation Unlocks 7 Sep 2026
- Part 5 — Tables in Documents Unlocks 7 Sep 2026
- Examination A — Parts 1 to 5 Unlocks 7 Sep 2026
- Part 6 — Images, Shapes and Visual Elements Unlocks 14 Sep 2026
- Part 7 — Page Setup, Sections and Printing Unlocks 14 Sep 2026
- Part 8 — Reviewing, Comments and Track Changes Unlocks 14 Sep 2026
- Part 9 — Templates and Mail Merge Unlocks 14 Sep 2026
- Part 10 — File Formats, PDF and Sharing Unlocks 14 Sep 2026
- Examination B — Parts 6 to 10 Unlocks 14 Sep 2026
- Activity 1 — Rebuild a Messy Document Using Styles Unlocks 14 Sep 2026
- Activity 2 — Produce a Table-Heavy Data Sheet Unlocks 14 Sep 2026
- Activity 3 — Run a Mail Merge to Twenty Recipients Unlocks 14 Sep 2026
- Module 4 Quiz — Word Processing and Documents Unlocks 14 Sep 2026
- Module 4 Assignment — Produce a Formatted Multi-Section Report Unlocks 14 Sep 2026
- Part 1 — Introduction to Spreadsheets Unlocks 21 Sep 2026
- Part 2 — Entering and Formatting Data Unlocks 21 Sep 2026
- Part 3 — Formulas and Cell References Unlocks 21 Sep 2026
- Part 4 — Essential Functions Unlocks 21 Sep 2026
- Part 5 — Logical and Lookup Functions Unlocks 21 Sep 2026
- Examination A — Parts 1 to 5 Unlocks 21 Sep 2026
- Part 6 — Sorting, Filtering and Tables Unlocks 28 Sep 2026
- Part 7 — Charts and Visualising Data Unlocks 28 Sep 2026
- Part 8 — Dates, Times and Text Functions Unlocks 28 Sep 2026
- Part 9 — Data Validation and Error Checking Unlocks 28 Sep 2026
- Part 10 — Building a Practical Workbook Unlocks 28 Sep 2026
- Examination B — Parts 6 to 10 Unlocks 28 Sep 2026
- Activity 1 — Fix a Spreadsheet Full of Broken Formulas Unlocks 28 Sep 2026
- Activity 2 — Build a Chart That Tells the Truth Unlocks 28 Sep 2026
- Activity 3 — Add Validation to Stop Bad Data Entry Unlocks 28 Sep 2026
- Module 5 Quiz — Spreadsheets and Data Unlocks 28 Sep 2026
- Module 5 Assignment — Build a Working Household or Small-Business Budget Unlocks 28 Sep 2026
- Part 1 — Introduction to Presentation Software Unlocks 5 Oct 2026
- Part 2 — Slide Structure and Storyboarding Unlocks 5 Oct 2026
- Part 3 — Text, Fonts and Readability Unlocks 5 Oct 2026
- Part 4 — Images, Icons and Visual Hierarchy Unlocks 5 Oct 2026
- Part 5 — Charts and Data on Slides Unlocks 5 Oct 2026
- Examination A — Parts 1 to 5 Unlocks 5 Oct 2026
- Part 6 — Layouts, Masters and Themes Unlocks 12 Oct 2026
- Part 7 — Transitions and Animation with Restraint Unlocks 12 Oct 2026
- Part 8 — Multimedia in Presentations Unlocks 12 Oct 2026
- Part 9 — Speaker Notes, Handouts and Rehearsal Unlocks 12 Oct 2026
- Part 10 — Delivering a Presentation Unlocks 12 Oct 2026
- Examination B — Parts 6 to 10 Unlocks 12 Oct 2026
- Activity 1 — Storyboard a Talk Before Opening the Software Unlocks 12 Oct 2026
- Activity 2 — Redesign an Overloaded Slide Deck Unlocks 12 Oct 2026
- Activity 3 — Rehearse and Time a Three-Minute Talk Unlocks 12 Oct 2026
- Module 6 Quiz — Presentations and Visual Communication Unlocks 12 Oct 2026
- Module 6 Assignment — Deliver a Recorded Five-Minute Presentation Unlocks 12 Oct 2026
- Part 1 — Understanding Digital Threats Unlocks 19 Oct 2026
- Part 2 — Malware, Viruses and Ransomware Unlocks 19 Oct 2026
- Part 3 — Passwords and Password Managers Unlocks 19 Oct 2026
- Part 4 — Multi-Factor Authentication Unlocks 19 Oct 2026
- Part 5 — Phishing, Scams and Social Engineering Unlocks 19 Oct 2026
- Examination A — Parts 1 to 5 Unlocks 19 Oct 2026
- Part 6 — Safe Browsing and HTTPS Unlocks 26 Oct 2026
- Part 7 — Device Security and Updates Unlocks 26 Oct 2026
- Part 8 — Public Wi-Fi and VPN Basics Unlocks 26 Oct 2026
- Part 9 — Backups and Recovery Unlocks 26 Oct 2026
- Part 10 — Responding to a Security Incident Unlocks 26 Oct 2026
- Examination B — Parts 6 to 10 Unlocks 26 Oct 2026
- Activity 1 — Dissect Five Real Phishing Messages Unlocks 26 Oct 2026
- Activity 2 — Move Every Account Into a Password Manager Unlocks 26 Oct 2026
- Activity 3 — Turn On Multi-Factor Authentication Everywhere Unlocks 26 Oct 2026
- Module 7 Quiz — Online Safety and Security Unlocks 26 Oct 2026
- Module 7 Assignment — Personal Security Audit and Remediation Plan Unlocks 26 Oct 2026
- Part 1 — What Is Digital Identity? Unlocks 2 Nov 2026
- Part 2 — Personal Data and Who Collects It Unlocks 2 Nov 2026
- Part 3 — Privacy Settings and Permissions Unlocks 2 Nov 2026
- Part 4 — Cookies, Tracking and Targeted Ads Unlocks 2 Nov 2026
- Part 5 — Data Protection and the Data Privacy Act Unlocks 2 Nov 2026
- Examination A — Parts 1 to 5 Unlocks 2 Nov 2026
- Part 6 — Digital Footprint and Reputation Unlocks 9 Nov 2026
- Part 7 — Cyberbullying and Online Harassment Unlocks 9 Nov 2026
- Part 8 — Copyright, Fair Use and Creative Commons Unlocks 9 Nov 2026
- Part 9 — Plagiarism and Academic Integrity Unlocks 9 Nov 2026
- Part 10 — Being a Good Digital Citizen Unlocks 9 Nov 2026
- Examination B — Parts 6 to 10 Unlocks 9 Nov 2026
- Activity 1 — Review Every App Permission on Your Phone Unlocks 9 Nov 2026
- Activity 2 — Search for Yourself and Record What You Find Unlocks 9 Nov 2026
- Activity 3 — License a Piece of Your Own Work Unlocks 9 Nov 2026
- Module 8 Quiz — Privacy, Identity and Digital Citizenship Unlocks 9 Nov 2026
- Module 8 Assignment — Audit and Clean Up Your Own Digital Footprint Unlocks 9 Nov 2026
- Part 1 — Cloud Computing Explained Unlocks 16 Nov 2026
- Part 2 — Cloud Storage in Practice Unlocks 16 Nov 2026
- Part 3 — Real-Time Collaborative Editing Unlocks 16 Nov 2026
- Part 4 — Shared Drives, Folders and Permissions Unlocks 16 Nov 2026
- Part 5 — Version History and Recovery Unlocks 16 Nov 2026
- Examination A — Parts 1 to 5 Unlocks 16 Nov 2026
- Part 6 — Online Forms and Surveys Unlocks 23 Nov 2026
- Part 7 — Calendars and Scheduling Unlocks 23 Nov 2026
- Part 8 — Task and Project Management Tools Unlocks 23 Nov 2026
- Part 9 — Note-Taking and Personal Knowledge Unlocks 23 Nov 2026
- Part 10 — Building a Productivity System Unlocks 23 Nov 2026
- Examination B — Parts 6 to 10 Unlocks 23 Nov 2026
- Activity 1 — Co-Edit a Document With Two Classmates Unlocks 23 Nov 2026
- Activity 2 — Design and Run a Short Survey Unlocks 23 Nov 2026
- Activity 3 — Recover a File From Version History Unlocks 23 Nov 2026
- Module 9 Quiz — Cloud, Collaboration and Productivity Unlocks 23 Nov 2026
- Module 9 Assignment — Run a Small Group Project Entirely in the Cloud Unlocks 23 Nov 2026
- Part 1 — Digital Images: Formats and Resolution Unlocks 30 Nov 2026
- Part 2 — Basic Image Editing Unlocks 30 Nov 2026
- Part 3 — Digital Audio Basics Unlocks 30 Nov 2026
- Part 4 — Video Basics and Simple Editing Unlocks 30 Nov 2026
- Part 5 — Screen Recording and Tutorials Unlocks 30 Nov 2026
- Examination A — Parts 1 to 5 Unlocks 30 Nov 2026
- Part 6 — Design Principles for Non-Designers Unlocks 7 Dec 2026
- Part 7 — Colour, Type and Layout Unlocks 7 Dec 2026
- Part 8 — Infographics and Visual Data Unlocks 7 Dec 2026
- Part 9 — Sourcing Media Legally Unlocks 7 Dec 2026
- Part 10 — Publishing and Sharing Your Work Unlocks 7 Dec 2026
- Examination B — Parts 6 to 10 Unlocks 7 Dec 2026
- Activity 1 — Resize and Compress Images for Three Uses Unlocks 7 Dec 2026
- Activity 2 — Record a Two-Minute Screen Tutorial Unlocks 7 Dec 2026
- Activity 3 — Rebuild a Poster Using Design Principles Unlocks 7 Dec 2026
- Module 10 Quiz — Digital Media and Content Creation Unlocks 7 Dec 2026
- Module 10 Assignment — Produce a Short Explainer Video or Infographic Unlocks 7 Dec 2026
- Part 1 — What Is Artificial Intelligence? Unlocks 14 Dec 2026
- Part 2 — How AI Systems Learn Unlocks 14 Dec 2026
- Part 3 — Generative AI Tools in Practice Unlocks 14 Dec 2026
- Part 4 — Prompting Effectively Unlocks 14 Dec 2026
- Part 5 — Verifying AI Output Unlocks 14 Dec 2026
- Examination A — Parts 1 to 5 Unlocks 14 Dec 2026
- Part 6 — Bias, Limits and Hallucination Unlocks 21 Dec 2026
- Part 7 — Ethical and Responsible AI Use Unlocks 21 Dec 2026
- Part 8 — Automation and the Future of Work Unlocks 21 Dec 2026
- Part 9 — IoT, AR/VR and Blockchain Unlocks 21 Dec 2026
- Part 10 — Staying Current in a Changing Field Unlocks 21 Dec 2026
- Examination B — Parts 6 to 10 Unlocks 21 Dec 2026
- Activity 1 — Compare Three AI Tools on the Same Task Unlocks 21 Dec 2026
- Activity 2 — Improve One Prompt Through Five Revisions Unlocks 21 Dec 2026
- Activity 3 — Catch an AI Making Things Up Unlocks 21 Dec 2026
- Module 11 Quiz — AI and Emerging Technology Literacy Unlocks 21 Dec 2026
- Module 11 Assignment — Fact-Check an AI-Written Article, Line by Line Unlocks 21 Dec 2026
- Part 1 — Online Job Search and Portals Unlocks 28 Dec 2026
- Part 2 — Building a Digital Resume Unlocks 28 Dec 2026
- Part 3 — Professional Profiles Unlocks 28 Dec 2026
- Part 4 — Online Applications and Interviews Unlocks 28 Dec 2026
- Part 5 — Remote and Hybrid Work Skills Unlocks 28 Dec 2026
- Examination A — Parts 1 to 5 Unlocks 28 Dec 2026
- Part 6 — E-Government and Online Public Services Unlocks 4 Jan 2027
- Part 7 — Digital Banking and Payment Safety Unlocks 4 Jan 2027
- Part 8 — E-Commerce and Safe Online Shopping Unlocks 4 Jan 2027
- Part 9 — Lifelong Learning Online Unlocks 4 Jan 2027
- Part 10 — Capstone: Your Digital Portfolio Unlocks 4 Jan 2027
- Examination B — Parts 6 to 10 Unlocks 4 Jan 2027
- Activity 1 — Tailor One Resume to Three Job Adverts Unlocks 4 Jan 2027
- Activity 2 — Complete a Real Online Government Transaction Unlocks 4 Jan 2027
- Activity 3 — Spot the Red Flags in Five Online Listings Unlocks 4 Jan 2027
- Module 12 Quiz — Digital Skills for Work and Life Unlocks 4 Jan 2027
- Module 12 Assignment — Complete Digital Portfolio and Resume (Capstone) Unlocks 4 Jan 2027
- Final Examination — Whole Programme Unlocks 11 Jan 2027
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- Language English
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