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Digital skills for work: email, documents and spreadsheets

The everyday computer skills almost every office job expects, from professional email to basic Excel formulas.

Nearly every job advert now asks for "computer literacy". This practical course explains what that usually means and how to show it: professional email, well-formatted documents, basic spreadsheets and staying safe online.

By the end you will be able to:

  • manage email and attachments professionally
  • format a clean, consistent document
  • use basic spreadsheet formulas such as SUM and AVERAGE
  • protect accounts and data from common scams

What you will cover

  1. 1 Professional email and files 15 min
  2. 2 Documents that look professional 15 min
  3. 3 Spreadsheet essentials 20 min
  4. 4 Staying safe online 10 min
  5. Assessment: 6 questions, pass mark 70%