Study Guide

Learning outcomes

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

Teaching methods

The course is implemented in the Canvas learning environment. You can complete this study flexibly at your own pace. The course has a recommended schedule, but deviating from it does not affect the course evaluation, as long as the course is completed by its last day (31.12.2024).

Registration is open continuously and new registrations are accepted approximately once a week (less often during holiday times).

Completion of the course requires that the participant has a computer and internet connection available.

Learning materials and recommended literature

All course material is available in Canvas.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Course does not offer alternative completion method.

Important dates

You have the opportunity to complete the study at your own pace between 01.06.2024 and 31.12.2024. All assignments of the study must be completed and a credits request must be requested with a separate assignment by the end of the study. The performance mark is entered into Laurea’s register about two weeks after submitting the performance mark request task.

During the summer holiday in July and during the New Year holidays, no evaluations are recorded. Performances completed by the end of the semester are recorded for the past semester, performances completed by 31.12. for the autumn semester and performances completed by 31.7. for the spring semester.

Further information for students

We recommend that you complete the Digital Skills Test for Working Life before registering: https://form.typeform.com/to/IRdUjTvS

Based on the test, you will receive a result that will help you assess the suitability of the course for yourself.

Laurea degree and path students must enroll through Pakki! Enrollments are accepted approximately once a week.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation methods and criteria

Course is evaluated in a scale of approved/failed.