Digital Upskilling for Job-seekers

Summary of Content

This is a five (5) part blended-learning course. ‘Point’ to any of the Session information links to the far-right for detailed dates and times for the five (5) sessions.

A course summary is below:

Detailed Content

Participants will learn the following:

Session 1: Digital Technologies in the Workplace (1-day face-to-face)

• Work better with a Windows PC using lots of great shortcuts, proper keyboarding, mouse shortcuts, etc.
• Check the settings of a Windows PC – audio, screen, camera, Cortana settings, etc.
• Create an electronic filing system for storing files, documents and folders.
• Introduction to cloud computing and terminology, online learning, meeting and video conferencing tools (Zoom, etc).

Session 2: Working with MS Word Documents (3-hour live online)

• Create and edit word processing documents.
• Format word processing documents.
• Output documents correctly: print and save to PDF.
• Structure documents correctly: formal letter, CV, etc.
• Handy shortcuts to save stacks of time.

Session 3: Working with MS Excel Spreadsheets (3-hour live online)

• Create and edit spreadsheet documents.
• Format spreadsheet documents.
• Work with simple formulas and charts.
• Output documents correctly: print and save to PDF.
• Handy shortcuts to save stacks of time.

Session 4: Job Market, Facebook & LinkedIn, and Workplace Softskills (2-hour live online)

• State aspects of the online job market and how to research jobs online.
• State the differences and advantages of a Facebook profile and a Linked In profile.
• State the important aspects of a great Linked In profile.
• State and exhibit important job ‘soft skills’.
• Understand the importance of interpersonal skills, phone and email etiquette, working in a team, meeting etiquette, etc.

Session 5: Bookkeeping & Email Skills, and Course Review (1-day face-to-face)

• Work with a typical online accounting and bookkeeping app (Xero) .
• Create and manage email communications, attachments, and more.
• Review the DUIT Course, receive certificates, and where to next.

What’s Provided

• Training manuals of step-by-step exercises (all sessions).
• Computer for each person for hands-on exercises (face-to-face sessions).
• Refreshments.
• Support for your questions after the session.
• Copies of all example files for your own work.
• Recordings for on-demand reviewing later (online sessions).
• Certificate of attendance.

What You Provide

• A PC/laptop with Internet access and sound enabled (online sessions).
• All sessions are interactive, so you can ask questions and get lots of assistance.
• Your keenness to learn.

Flexible Options

Courses are delivered in our training rooms, or can be conducted in your training room onsite, or as live, online sessions. And content/outcomes can be customised/tailor-made to your requirements.

For more details or to inquire about a closed corporate or online program, use our inquiry form here or phone us on (02) 6041 2711.

Prerequisites

No experience in using a Windows PC is required nor assumed.