Are your digital skills ready for the future ?
The huge shift between globalisation and technology has already begun and roles that did not exist five-to 10 years ago are already in great demand while changes to existing roles are starting to emerge .
Teesside University ’ s Digital Skills for Growth project has developed a range of FREE online activities to help individuals increase their digital knowledge and abilities .
These online activities are available to those working in County Durham , no matter what size or sector , including those on furlough .
With 10 , jam-packed , short online accredited courses covering a range of popular topics , there ’ s something for everyone .
Eligible individuals can immediately sharpen up their professional development and knowledge in areas such as Coding , Power BI , Data Analytics or Visualisation , Machine Learning and more .
Courses start from May 4 , and are delivered over two half days per week with the exception of Digital Marketing , which is one full day per week . All software and equipment will be provided , meaning there is no cost for completing a course .
The courses have received some great feedback and have helped people to understand and implement their new learning into their current role or , in some cases , have encouraged individuals to change roles completely .
Online taster sessions are available for each course and provide a fantastic way to find out more about a subject and understand how it can be used within your role or business .
These short , sharp bites of learning provide a great opportunity to learn something new in as little as an hour and are delivered online , available to watch in your own time .
Taster sessions have also been created for key topics such as using TEAMS , creating shortcuts on your iPhone and using Google Toolkit . Plus , there ’ s a range of sessions tailored to teachers in Secondary and Further Education to support the design and delivery of interactive , online classes . These cover everything from coding to programming a BBC Micro : Bit .
There ’ s also a ‘ Train the Digital Trainer ’ taster session that provides a wealth of hints and tips on creating online classes that really engage and captivate your audience , from any age .
To register for one of the Digital Skills for Growth online activities , please visit : tees . ac . uk / digitalskills
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