Skills to Succeed in the Digital Workplace
Learn Path Description
Understand digital trends and technology in the workplace.The workplace is rapidly changing, meaning that few people have the certainty of a career for life. On this ExpertTrack, you’ll discover the key digital and communication skills to prepare for the future. You’ll understand the foundations of a successful career in the digital workplace, whether you’re trying to improve your career prospects or boost your confidence. You’ll examine how digital technologies influence our lives, and what this means for employees. Through an exploration of digital workplace trends and the importance of digital skills, you’ll learn how to secure the future of your career in this fast-moving market. Learn adaptability skills and resilience to improve your workplace wellbeing You’ll discover how resilience and adaptability can help you thrive in today’s rapidly moving world of work. Focussing on workplace wellbeing, you’ll learn the essential skills to help you have a happy, healthy, and successful career. Explore the benefits and challenges of remote working Work today no longer only takes place in the traditional office space, with more and more people working from home. This course will help you understand the benefits of remote working and how to overcome some of the challenges it presents. You’ll learn how to collaborate effectively within your remote team, and discover tools and strategies to help you work smarter from home. Learn effective presentation techniques and develop your online presence The final two courses on this ExpertTrack will help you build your presentation skills and create a social media presence that represents who you are as a professional. You’ll learn the skills to deliver work presentations clearly, concisely, and confidently and learn how to present yourself online to become more employable. Learn alongside professionals with the University of Leeds You’ll hear from people starting their careers as well as industry experts who share their tips and techniques on communication, collaboration, and presentation online. This ExpertTrack content has been developed by the University of Leeds in collaboration with the Institute of Coding to act as your guide to securing your career future in the digital workplace. Unable to play video. Please enable JavaScript or consider upgrading your browser.Download video: standard or HD0:06Skip to 0 minutes and 6 seconds SPEAKER: Technology is continually changing the workplace. It has made it possible for us to work remotely and collaborate with people from the other side of the world. But technology has also brought some challenges. This ExpertTrack has been designed to help you navigate this changing landscape and gain skills that will help you develop your career, work effectively, and thrive. You will find out which digital workplace trends are more influential and discover the digital skills you need to future-proof your career. You’ll learn how to make the right impression with employers by building your online presence and develop your collaboration and presentation skills so that you can work effectively in a physical or a remote workplace. 0:52Skip to 0 minutes and 52 seconds Finally, you’ll need to build resilience and learn how to adapt in order to develop your career. If you want to build skills that will help you succeed in the modern workplace, join this ExpertTrack.
Skills You Will Gain
Courses In This Learning Path
Total Duration
2 weeks
Level
Intermediate
Learn Type
Certifications
Learn about Current Digital Workplace Trends
The digital workplace of today is dynamic and offers a constantly changing job market.
This course is two weeks long and will help you understand why digital skills are important. It also explains the types of jobs that rely heavily on these digital skills.
You'll be guided by industry experts to learn how to stay on top of digital trends that will help you succeed in your workplace.
We'll be looking at some of the biggest myths about the future of work and decoding the role of technology's in the workplace.
You'll see firsthand the impact of the digital workplace on you by using up-to-date case stories and videos from workers who just started work.
Before you can think about the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and the importance digital skills in today’s job market, we will also discuss the transferable skills that are necessary to ensure your future career.
Then, you'll use what you've learned to create a guideline for your next professional step.
Digital technology has a huge impact on our lives. This course will show you how to use technology to make your life easier.
You'll be able to use the tools and confidence gained during the course to advance your career in digital workplaces.
This course will help you use technology effectively, whether you are just starting out in work or if you are looking to change your career path in the fast-moving digital world.
Total Duration
2 weeks
Level
Intermediate
Learn Type
Certifications
Wellbeing and Resilience at Work
Are you prepared to face today's fast-moving world of work? This course is two weeks long and will help you learn how to adapt, grow, and adapt to workplace changes. Through practical examples and advice from professionals, you will learn how adaptability has been a key ingredient in many successful careers. These skills are sought after by employers, and you'll be able to identify the reasons. Expert guidance will help you understand how new skills can make you more efficient in your job and allow you to adapt to new jobs and work environments. You'll learn how you can evaluate your strengths and determine the importance of workplace wellness to help you succeed in the digital workplace. You'll be able to assess your adaptability and prepare for an interview.
You will be able to manage your work and have the skills and resilience to make your career a more fulfilling and rewarding one.
Total Duration
2 weeks
Level
Intermediate
Learn Type
Certifications
Collaborative Working in a Remote Team
The workplace of today is no longer limited to traditional offices. Instead, teams are spread across locations and time zones with more people working remotely.
This two-week course will teach you how to use technology to communicate effectively with remote workers.
Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of remote work and how to overcome them.
To help you overcome the challenges of remote work, we will discuss strategies, technologies and project management tools.
A number of case studies will be presented to help you understand the technology and provide practical advice on how to get started.
You'll also learn how to promote collaboration and how it is important to your success at home.
This course will equip you with the planning skills you need to work remotely. These skills will be applied in the real world before you create an action plan to support your remote role.
Total Duration
2 weeks
Level
Intermediate
Learn Type
Certifications
Presenting Your Work with Impact: Presentation Skills Training
This two-week course will teach you how to organize your thoughts, communicate a coherent message, and find the right tools to present your message.
You'll learn how you can clearly communicate your ideas whether you are presenting at a meeting, interview, or to customers.
This guide will help you identify the techniques and tools that can be used to increase your confidence and improve your presentation.
Learn storytelling skills and mindfulness tips to manage your nerves, so that you can convey your message effortlessly.
You will learn how to make slides that effectively support your message in high-stakes situations.
Experts will provide top insight into the making of a memorable presentation.
You will be able to present complex information in a clear, confident manner by the end of this course.
Total Duration
2 weeks
Level
Intermediate
Learn Type
Certifications
Create a Professional Online Presence
It is increasingly important to present yourself online professionally and personally.
This course is two weeks long and will teach you how to create your professional online identity while maintaining your employmentability.
Expert guidance will help you present yourself professionally and make sure your online presence has the best impact for the right reasons.
You can find the right platform for you to create a professional image on Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms.
Additionally, you'll be able to create an actionable plan that will help your online profile work for you.
Consider your privacy settings and be aware that different types of posts can have different effects on different audiences.
We'll also discuss how tone and conduct can affect your professional reputation online.
You will understand the importance and impact of your online presence on your employability by the end of this course.
This course is part of Skills to succeed at the Digital Workplace ExpertTrack. You'll be learning from the University of Leeds and the Institute of Coding in order to improve your digital workspace skills.
