The Basic Digital Skills of Working Life (3 cr)

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

Location and time

In the Canvas online learning environment during the duration of the course.

Materials

All course material is available in Canvas.

Teaching methods

Self-paced online course. The course is completed entirely independently by the end of the course deadline. You will study the material in an online learning environment, which includes study materials and assignments/tests. No personal feedback will be provided on the assignments.

Exam schedules

The course workspace will remain open until the end of the course deadline (see Timing), and all assignments must be completed before the workspace closes.

Completion alternatives

Course does not offer alternative completion method.

Student workload

3 ECTS which is approximately 81 hours studying.

Content scheduling

The course consists of five modules: Information Technology, Communication, Information Retrieval, Image and Video, and Security. The course includes online materials, exercises, and assignments.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Further information

We recommend that you complete the Digital Skills Test for Working Life before registering: https://form.typeform.com/to/IRdUjTvS. The test is in Finnish. Based on the test, you will receive a result that will help you assess the suitability of the course for yourself.

The course is Bachelor's degree program level. Master's students may also take the course or join to familiarize themselves with the content, but the course cannot be included in a Master's degree.

For content-related inquiries, contact the responsible teacher. For other inquiries, email mooc@laurea.fi.