Digital Literacy Training
Be where the world is going.
Digital literacy is recognized as a critical skill set that supports life-long learning and increases employability. With significant changes to the labour market both globally and nationally, many job seekers and new employees are required to use technology to effectively find information, communicate, and complete job related tasks.
Digital literacy opens doors.
The Canadian workforce is seeing an exponential growth in the use of digital platforms, applications, and tools. Our courses are designed to ensure that job seekers have a practical understanding of digital tools for daily living and employment purposes.
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Our digital literacy certificate programs were created in partnership with the University of the Fraser Valley, with additional support from Community Futures South Fraser, Community Futures Ventures, and the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program of BC.
Digital Literacy Instructor Certificate Program
This online program prepares employment professionals to conduct digital skill assessments and provides the tools and resources required to support job seekers in increasing their digital capacity. Moving beyond basic digital knowledge, this program encourages critical thinking about online safety, strategies to manage an online presence, and ways to leverage social media for employment related purposes.
This program allows employment service providers to offer a value-added and vital service to their job seekers. When an employment professional has successfully completed the program, they are eligible to:
- Receive a registration URL,
- Host a group of students on the CASE portal,
- Participate in an ‘instructor orientation’ on the learning management system,
- Receive evaluation data from their students, and
- Access technical support while teaching.
Digital Literacy Certificate Program for Job Seekers
This program helps learners to develop practical skills related to:
- Using a computer,
- Troubleshooting basic computer problems,
- Connecting to the internet,
- Safely navigating the web,
- Performing online banking,
- Designing an online safety plan,
- Creating email communications,
- Developing a social media presence,
- Applying for jobs online,
- Working with the cloud and
- Developing Word, Excel and Google documents.
Course Delivery
Digital Literacy Instructor Program:
This program is delivered 100% online and can be completed in 15-20 hours. Participants have 90 days to complete the course which features videos, resource guides, assessments, lesson plans and more.
Digital Literacy Job Seeker Program:
This program is designed to be offered both online and through a workshop environment. Job seekers must be connected to an employment service provider with qualified instructors.
Registration
Digital Literacy Instructor Program
| Registrant Type | Type d’inscription | Cost |Cout $ (CDN) |
|---|---|
| Digital Literacy Instructor Program | $300 |
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When registering 3 or more employment professionals from one organization, reach out to:
Belinda Deenik, Director of Learning and Development belinda@supportedemployment.ca
Digital Literacy Job Seekers Program
| Registrant Type | Type d’inscription | Cost |Cout $ (CDN) |
|---|---|
| Digital Literacy Job Seekers Program | $300 CAD/Participant |
Organizations who have qualified instructors are eligible to receive a registration link for job seekers they are instructing. If you are job seeker, reach out to your local employment provider to ask about this program.