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Software & Digital Skills

Build practical skills for files, browsers, cloud storage, documents, spreadsheets, communication, images, video and safe software installation.

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BeginnerDifficulty
5 hoursEstimated time
7 modules24 lessons
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Before you begin

What you need

  • A desktop or laptop computer
  • A modern web browser
  • Access to a cloud-storage or email account for practice
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Step-by-step curriculum

Learning modules

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01File ManagementCreate a simple structure so files remain findable, portable and recoverable.3 lessons
02Browser SkillsUse tabs, bookmarks, downloads, profiles and privacy controls effectively.3 lessons
03Cloud Storage and SharingSync files, share them intentionally and avoid duplicate-version confusion.3 lessons
04Documents and PresentationsCreate readable business and study materials with consistent formatting.3 lessons
05Spreadsheet FoundationsOrganize data, calculate reliably and present useful summaries.4 lessons
06Communication and CollaborationShare work clearly, manage meetings and reduce avoidable communication errors.4 lessons
07Images, Video and Software SafetyHandle common media formats and install software without unnecessary risk.4 lessons
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Test your understanding

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1What makes a folder structure useful over time?
2Which search strategy is most efficient for finding a recent PDF invoice?
3What should you do before extracting an archive from an unknown source?
4Which browser habit reduces tab overload without losing important pages?
5A site requests notification and camera access for a simple article. What should you do?
6Why use separate browser profiles for work and personal activity?
7What is the key difference between sync and backup?
8Which sharing setting best follows least privilege?
9Two people edited separate copies of a document. What is the safest first response?
10Which document structure helps readers scan and navigate?
11Why use styles and templates instead of formatting each heading manually?
12What should be checked after exporting a document to PDF?
13What makes spreadsheet data reliable for sorting and analysis?
14What must every spreadsheet formula begin with?
15Before sorting a table, what should you verify?
16What should determine the chart type you choose?
17Which email and calendar practice reduces meeting confusion?
18When collaborating on a document, which workflow preserves review history and a clean handoff?
19What is a sensible media preparation workflow before sharing?
20Which practice is safest when installing or updating software?
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