Cisco Networking Academy: Digital Awareness

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Learn practical digital skills you can apply at home, school, or work, and how to stay safe online. Are you curious about the digital world but not sure where to start? Designed with the beginner in mind, this course equips you with fundamental knowledge and practical digital skills you can apply at home, school or work. Think of digital skills like your toolbox for the online world. Learn tips and tricks for searching the internet, creating strong passwords and tackling pesky technical problems such as slow performance and Wi-Fi or connectivity issues. You will also learn how to manage your personal data and protect yourself from online threats, like phishing scams and malware. 

This course provides an easy format including drag and drop quizzes, exercises, real-world examples, and interactive activities. Prefer learning through videos? No problem. We've got you covered with 20 short videos and step-by-step guides that are clear and easy to follow.

This course is a great resource for teens, seniors, parents/guardian, educators, and anyone new to technology looking to build digital skills. 

Ready to take the first step into the digital world? Empower yourself with skills that last a lifetime. Get started today! 

Developed in collaboration with OpenEDG.

• All current Cambridge University members (departments and colleges)
• Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available

The course is divided into 5 modules:

• Module 1

There's a whole new world out there;

• Module 2

You'll need some basic tools;

• Module 3

This is how you get around and find what you are looking for;

• Module 4

It just keeps getting better;

• Module 5

Even though it's digital, it is real, with real consequences, be careful out there?

• Module 6

Learn about anything and everything

To book on this course select the blue Book a place (provisional) button. Once the request has been received, an 'invite link' will be sent to you. Click on the link to access the course. If you already have an account created in Cisco Netacad or the Cisco Skills for All Networking Academy websites then simply login to access the course. Otherwise you will be prompted to create an account during which you should use your @cam email address.