Learn about Current Digital Workplace Trends
University of Leeds
  • Start Date: 27 Jun, 2022
  • 2 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Understand how digital technology influences our lives and the way we work, with the IOC and the University of Leeds.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility

Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Explore the changing face of technology in the workplace


The current digital workplace is fast-moving and presents an ever-changing job market.


On this two-week course, you’ll discover why digital skills are so important, and the type of job roles that lean heavily on this knowledge.


Guided by industry experts, you’ll learn how to keep on top of digital trends to help you thrive in the workplace.


Future-proof your career with essential digital skills


You’ll examine some of the big myths surrounding the future of work, and demystify the role of ‘tech’ in the workplace.


Using up-to-date case studies and videos from people who have recently started working, you’ll discover first-hand how the digital workplace affects you as a worker.


You’ll learn about the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the importance of digital skills in today’s job market before reflecting on the transferable skills you’ll need to secure the future of your career.


You’ll then apply what you have learned to create a guide for your next professional steps.


Understand how digital technologies are changing the way we work and live


The influence of digital technology in our lives is vast and this course will help you identify the ways you can use technology to work smarter.


By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence and tools to progress your career in the digital workplace.


Whether you’re just entering the world of work, or you’re forging a new career path in the fast-moving digital space, this course is a practical guide to using technology effectively.


This course is designed for people who have some digital skills but would like to build confidence in using digital technology.


You may be new to the workplace, returning to employment or already working and want to understand how practices have evolved in order to futureproof your career.


If you’d like to develop your understanding further, you may also be interested in these courses. They’re from the same provider and share similar subject matter and overall learning outcomes:



Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

University of Leeds

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.

Academics at the University of Leeds lead pioneering research that addresses major global challenges, in areas such as energy, water and climate change, human health and wellbeing. The University works in interdisciplinary teams to find innovative solutions to global problems such as poverty, hunger and crime. It strengthens communities through its outreach and public engagement.

The diverse range of FutureLearn courses developed by the University of Leeds will allow the exploration of new and different ways to provide online education. The University wants to reach a global audience, meeting the growing worldwide demand for access to higher education, so that the outstanding knowledge it creates can benefit a wider community.

 

This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.

You may be able to download course materials after enrolling in this course. If not, all of the necessary course materials provided by the course instructor will be available on the provider's course page.
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