Remote Work Ready – Digital Badge
Course Overview
The Remote Work Ready programme is aimed at those seeking employment in a Remote Work environment. The course provide participants with the skills and knowledge to adapt to a remote work environment. Modules include virtual communication, Culture in the workplace and transferable skills.
The course is broken into self paced learning modules and live (in-person where possible) interactive sessions with industry experts.
Module Content:
Introduction to Remote Work- Introduction you to the concept of remote working, understanding how remote work differs from other modes of work
Introduction to Virtual Communications - Introduction to the necessary skills, knowledge, and competencies required to effectively communicate verbally and non-verbally within your team as part of a remote team.
Culture in the Workplace - Understand what company culture is and why it's important. Identify ways to investigate what the company culture is. Be able to list some of the ways remote teams influence a company's culture.
Individual Differences and Working Remotely - Be able to recognise how self-awareness can help you become a successful remote worker, to demonstrate how to manage your energy levels when working remotely successfully, practice good time management, and identify and effectively manage stress.
Transferable Skills - Learn to identify existing transferable skills and how they are useful across different roles and business cases
ICDL Certification
Cybersecurity
The IT security module covers the main skills and knowledge needed for the secure use of ICT in everyday settings, at home and at work.
Data Protection
The Data Protection module covers important knowledge relating to data protection concepts and principles, data subject rights, data protection policies and measures and regulatory compliance.
Teamwork
The teamwork module cover the main concepts and skills needed to work effectively in a team collaborative tools and platforms.
Duration:
6 weeks in duration
Tutor led online classes and self-directed learning
Assessments:
Ongoing assessment through the Remote Work Ready programme
ICDL certification
Cost:
This course is fully funded
