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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

ModuleTitleFocus
1Computing FoundationsHow computers came to be, what they are made of, and how to run one well.
2The Internet and the WebWhat the internet actually is, and how to find and judge what is on it.
3Digital CommunicationWriting, meeting and behaving well in every channel work and study use.
4Word Processing and DocumentsProducing documents that look professional and stay maintainable.
5Spreadsheets and DataTurning raw numbers into answers you can trust and explain.
6Presentations and Visual CommunicationDesigning and delivering slides people actually follow.
7Online Safety and SecurityRecognising threats and hardening the devices and accounts you depend on.
8Privacy, Identity and Digital CitizenshipWho holds your data, what they do with it, and how to behave online.
9Cloud, Collaboration and ProductivityWorking with other people on the same files without chaos.
10Digital Media and Content CreationMaking images, audio and video that look and sound deliberate.
11AI and Emerging Technology LiteracyUsing AI tools competently, and knowing exactly where they fail.
12Digital Skills for Work and LifePutting 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

206 lessons
  • Part 1 — Evolution of Information Technology Enroll to access
  • 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 Enroll to access
  • Part 10 — Computing Ethics and Responsible Use Enroll to access
  • Examination B — Parts 6 to 10 Enroll to access
  • Activity 1 — Set Up and Maintain a Real Machine Enroll to access
  • Activity 2 — Build a Backup Plan Enroll to access
  • Activity 3 — Keep a Troubleshooting Log Enroll to access
  • Module 1 Quiz — Computing Foundations Enroll to access
  • Module 1 Assignment — Build a PC Specification Sheet for a Real Budget Enroll to access
  • Module 1 Reporting Groups Enroll to access
  • Part 1 — How the Internet Actually Works Enroll to access
  • Part 2 — Web Browsers and Effective Navigation Enroll to access
  • Part 3 — Search Skills and Query Craft Enroll to access
  • Part 4 — Evaluating Online Information Enroll to access
  • Part 5 — Websites, URLs and Domains Enroll to access
  • Examination A — Parts 1 to 5 Enroll to access
  • Part 6 — Downloading, Uploading and File Transfer Enroll to access
  • Part 7 — Cloud Basics and Online Storage Enroll to access
  • Part 8 — Wi-Fi, Mobile Data and Connectivity Enroll to access
  • Part 9 — Web Accessibility Basics Enroll to access
  • Part 10 — The Web as a Learning Tool Enroll to access
  • Examination B — Parts 6 to 10 Enroll to access
  • Activity 1 — Trace a Website From Address Bar to Screen Enroll to access
  • Activity 2 — Run a Structured Search Challenge Enroll to access
  • Activity 3 — Fact-Check Three Viral Claims Enroll to access
  • Module 2 Quiz — The Internet and the Web Enroll to access
  • Module 2 Assignment — Source-Evaluation Report on a Contested Claim Enroll to access
  • Part 1 — Email Fundamentals Enroll to access
  • Part 2 — Writing Professional Email Enroll to access
  • Part 3 — Managing Your Inbox Enroll to access
  • Part 4 — Messaging and Chat Etiquette Enroll to access
  • Part 5 — Video Conferencing Skills Enroll to access
  • Examination A — Parts 1 to 5 Enroll to access
  • Part 6 — Social Platforms and Their Purpose Enroll to access
  • Part 7 — Online Discussion and Forums Enroll to access
  • Part 8 — Netiquette and Tone Enroll to access
  • Part 9 — Notifications and Digital Focus Enroll to access
  • Part 10 — Your Professional Online Presence Enroll to access
  • Examination B — Parts 6 to 10 Enroll to access
  • Activity 1 — Rewrite Five Badly Written Emails Enroll to access
  • Activity 2 — Set Up an Inbox That Stays at Zero Enroll to access
  • Activity 3 — Run and Record a Short Video Meeting Enroll to access
  • Module 3 Quiz — Digital Communication Enroll to access
  • Module 3 Assignment — Write and Justify a Full Professional Email Thread Enroll to access
  • Part 1 — Introduction to Word Processing Enroll to access
  • Part 2 — Text Formatting Essentials Enroll to access
  • Part 3 — Paragraphs, Lists and Layout Enroll to access
  • Part 4 — Styles, Headings and Navigation Enroll to access
  • Part 5 — Tables in Documents Enroll to access
  • Examination A — Parts 1 to 5 Enroll to access
  • Part 6 — Images, Shapes and Visual Elements Enroll to access
  • Part 7 — Page Setup, Sections and Printing Enroll to access
  • Part 8 — Reviewing, Comments and Track Changes Enroll to access
  • Part 9 — Templates and Mail Merge Enroll to access
  • Part 10 — File Formats, PDF and Sharing Enroll to access
  • Examination B — Parts 6 to 10 Enroll to access
  • Activity 1 — Rebuild a Messy Document Using Styles Enroll to access
  • Activity 2 — Produce a Table-Heavy Data Sheet Enroll to access
  • Activity 3 — Run a Mail Merge to Twenty Recipients Enroll to access
  • Module 4 Quiz — Word Processing and Documents Enroll to access
  • Module 4 Assignment — Produce a Formatted Multi-Section Report Enroll to access
  • Part 1 — Introduction to Spreadsheets Enroll to access
  • Part 2 — Entering and Formatting Data Enroll to access
  • Part 3 — Formulas and Cell References Enroll to access
  • Part 4 — Essential Functions Enroll to access
  • Part 5 — Logical and Lookup Functions Enroll to access
  • Examination A — Parts 1 to 5 Enroll to access
  • Part 6 — Sorting, Filtering and Tables Enroll to access
  • Part 7 — Charts and Visualising Data Enroll to access
  • Part 8 — Dates, Times and Text Functions Enroll to access
  • Part 9 — Data Validation and Error Checking Enroll to access
  • Part 10 — Building a Practical Workbook Enroll to access
  • Examination B — Parts 6 to 10 Enroll to access
  • Activity 1 — Fix a Spreadsheet Full of Broken Formulas Enroll to access
  • Activity 2 — Build a Chart That Tells the Truth Enroll to access
  • Activity 3 — Add Validation to Stop Bad Data Entry Enroll to access
  • Module 5 Quiz — Spreadsheets and Data Enroll to access
  • Module 5 Assignment — Build a Working Household or Small-Business Budget Enroll to access
  • Part 1 — Introduction to Presentation Software Enroll to access
  • Part 2 — Slide Structure and Storyboarding Enroll to access
  • Part 3 — Text, Fonts and Readability Enroll to access
  • Part 4 — Images, Icons and Visual Hierarchy Enroll to access
  • Part 5 — Charts and Data on Slides Enroll to access
  • Examination A — Parts 1 to 5 Enroll to access
  • Part 6 — Layouts, Masters and Themes Enroll to access
  • Part 7 — Transitions and Animation with Restraint Enroll to access
  • Part 8 — Multimedia in Presentations Enroll to access
  • Part 9 — Speaker Notes, Handouts and Rehearsal Enroll to access
  • Part 10 — Delivering a Presentation Enroll to access
  • Examination B — Parts 6 to 10 Enroll to access
  • Activity 1 — Storyboard a Talk Before Opening the Software Enroll to access
  • Activity 2 — Redesign an Overloaded Slide Deck Enroll to access
  • Activity 3 — Rehearse and Time a Three-Minute Talk Enroll to access
  • Module 6 Quiz — Presentations and Visual Communication Enroll to access
  • Module 6 Assignment — Deliver a Recorded Five-Minute Presentation Enroll to access
  • Part 1 — Understanding Digital Threats Enroll to access
  • Part 2 — Malware, Viruses and Ransomware Enroll to access
  • Part 3 — Passwords and Password Managers Enroll to access
  • Part 4 — Multi-Factor Authentication Enroll to access
  • Part 5 — Phishing, Scams and Social Engineering Enroll to access
  • Examination A — Parts 1 to 5 Enroll to access
  • Part 6 — Safe Browsing and HTTPS Enroll to access
  • Part 7 — Device Security and Updates Enroll to access
  • Part 8 — Public Wi-Fi and VPN Basics Enroll to access
  • Part 9 — Backups and Recovery Enroll to access
  • Part 10 — Responding to a Security Incident Enroll to access
  • Examination B — Parts 6 to 10 Enroll to access
  • Activity 1 — Dissect Five Real Phishing Messages Enroll to access
  • Activity 2 — Move Every Account Into a Password Manager Enroll to access
  • Activity 3 — Turn On Multi-Factor Authentication Everywhere Enroll to access
  • Module 7 Quiz — Online Safety and Security Enroll to access
  • Module 7 Assignment — Personal Security Audit and Remediation Plan Enroll to access
  • Part 1 — What Is Digital Identity? Enroll to access
  • Part 2 — Personal Data and Who Collects It Enroll to access
  • Part 3 — Privacy Settings and Permissions Enroll to access
  • Part 4 — Cookies, Tracking and Targeted Ads Enroll to access
  • Part 5 — Data Protection and the Data Privacy Act Enroll to access
  • Examination A — Parts 1 to 5 Enroll to access
  • 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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