Level 1 Digital and Workplace Power Skills – April 2024

Funding information: Free for Eligible 16-18 year olds. Adult funding available dependant on learner circumstances otherwise course costs apply.
Duration: 6 weeks (40 hours in total - delivered over Microsoft Teams)
Attendance: Part-time Day

Course Overview

PLEASE NOTE: Intakes all year on this course. The next ones are 29th April, 24th June, 19th August and 14th October.

FREE* : Please note this course is free to most learners but this is dependent on personal circumstances or income.

Unlock Your Potential for Success!

Whether you're looking to enter the workforce, continue your education, or start an apprenticeship, this course will equip you with the tools you need to excel.

Do you want to take charge of your future? Are you eager to gain the skills necessary for your next step? Whether it's entering the workforce, pursuing further education, or embarking on an apprenticeship – Then look no further!

The Digital and Workplace Power Skills course is specifically designed for ambitious individuals like you, aged 16+, seeking to thrive in the modern professional landscape.

Over the six weeks, we will empower you with the skills needed to make those first steps – creative and digital skills that are essential and in high demand in today’s workplace.

That’s not all, you’ll be shown how to use cutting edge skills in the exciting world of TikTok and Instagram, harnessing their business potential.

Above all, the course aims to equip you with the confidence and power skills necessary to excel in any professional setting.

Over the course of six weeks, we will empower you with essential creative digital skills that are in high demand in today's workplace. You'll dive into the exciting world of cutting-edge platforms like TikTok and Instagram, harnessing their potential for business success. But that's not all – this course goes beyond digital skills and equips you with the confidence and power skills necessary to excel in any professional setting.

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Course Content

Course Objectives:

  • 1. Develop Proficiency in Creative Digital Skills: Students will acquire the necessary knowledge and practical expertise to create and deliver engaging and interactive presentations. They will also learn the art of storyboarding projects and ideas effectively, enabling them to communicate their vision in a compelling manner.
  • 2. Enhance Workplace Power Skills: The course will emphasise the importance of workplace power skills, such as effective communication, teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving. Students will engage in various activities and exercises to strengthen these skills and cultivate confidence in professional environments.
  • 3. Personal Progression Planning: Learners will be guided through self-auditing, where they will identify their strengths and areas for development to achieve their progression goals. They will learn goal-setting techniques and strategies to plan and implement actionable steps towards their personal and professional growth. By the end of the course, students will have created a comprehensive personal progression plan to guide them in reaching their next milestones in life.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific prerequisites for this course. It is open to all college students who are eager to develop their creative digital skills and enhance their communication and workplace power skills to prepare for the world of work.

Assessment Methods

  • Assessment in the Digital and Workplace Power Skills course will be conducted through a combination of assignments and presentations alongside a personal progression document. Assignments will evaluate students' proficiency in creative digital skills while presentations will assess their ability to deliver engaging and interactive content. The personal progression plan will be evaluated based on its clarity and feasibility alongside its alignment with the learners’ goals and aspirations.

Progression

Whether you’re looking to enter the workforce, continue your education, or start an apprenticeship, this course will equip you with the tools you need to excel.

Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to transform yourself into a confident, digitally skilled, and accomplished young professional. Enrol in the Digital and Workplace Power Skills Course today and embark on a journey of personal growth and professional success. Whether you’re looking to enter the workforce, continue your education, or start an apprenticeship, this course will equip you with the tools you need to excel. Embrace your potential and unlock a world of opportunities – join us now!