Digital Skills

Digital skills are defined as the ability to find  evaluate use share and create content using digital devices  such as computers and smartphones.

Why is digital skills important?

Essential digital skills are a step towards learning lots of other new things. They can improve your confidence to use technology for work, learning and daily life. Many jobs today need digital skills. You need them even for jobs that do not ask for high levels of qualifications or experience.

Digital skills for daily life

Essential digital skills include being able to:

• use devices like a computer, tablet or mobile phone for simple, personal and work tasks
• find and use information on the internet
• understand how to be safe and responsible online
• communicate socially and professionally using email, messaging and social media
• shop, bank, access services or apply for a job online
• help you keep in touch with family and friends
• make everyday life easier
• increase your chances of getting and keeping a job
• improve your access to information, advice and services
• open up learning, training and career opportunities