Essential Digital Skills - Using The Internet and Staying Safe Online

About this course

The course introduces essential internet use, including connecting a device and finding information through hyperlinks, menus and other navigation features. Learners consider ways to protect their personal information and devices, with coverage of antivirus software, firewalls and phishing emails or links. Learning is supported by tutor feedback, and homework provides opportunities to continue working on the course topics outside class.

What you'll learn

• Connect to the internet and navigate online using links, menus and other navigation features
• Research and locate required information online
• Apply methods for protecting personal information and privacy
• Use methods to protect data stored on digital devices

Is this course right for you?

Listed at Beginner level, the course is intended for learners developing foundational digital skills. It can be taken as a standalone course within the wider Essential Digital Skills programme, and participants should be prepared to take notes and complete some homework.

• Can be studied independently of the other courses in the programme
• Includes tutor feedback and homework

Before you go

• Learners may bring their own laptop, tablet or smartphone, but a desktop computer or laptop will be provided in the classroom.
• Bring a notebook and pen for note-taking.