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. See Timing.

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.

Employer connections

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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.

International connections

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Completion alternatives

Course does not offer alternative completion method.

Student workload

3 ECTS wich is approximately 81 hours studying.

Content scheduling

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

- Utilize and apply common digital tools used in the workplace effectively.
- Communicate appropriately and purposefully in workplace communication and interaction scenarios.
- Critically assess information and describe the basic principles of information security and data protection.

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.

Laurea degree students and pathway students enroll in the course through Pakki. Enrollments are processed almost daily, allowing you to start the course flexibly when it suits you. You will receive a completion record for the course approximately two weeks after finishing. During holiday periods, enrollments and completion records are processed less frequently.

If the course is not completed by the end date of the implementation, the student can enroll in the next implementation. Incomplete assignments cannot be transferred to the next implementation; all tasks must be redone.

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