Your Digital Pathway
A new, free digital skills course developed by TechUP in partnership with Santander and the University of Bath-based Institute of Coding
A new, free digital skills course developed by TechUP in partnership with Santander and the University of Bath-based Institute of Coding
The course has been developed to support you in taking your first step on the pathway to building your digital skills. The course is delivered fully online, at an introductory level and can be completed at your own pace – when it suits you best. In total, we offer eight hours of digital learning.
This introduction to digital skills can help you:
We’re offering 50,000 FREE places on this course for UK residents aged 18+. Applications close on 29 June 2022, so apply today to secure your spot!
Module One (All participants) – This first module will introduce the course and help you prepare to take the first step on the pathway to building your digital skills.
It will:
At the end of this module, you will be able to get online and use the internet safely and effectively to connect with people, find information, and further your educational, work and business goals.
Module Two (All participants) – This section will provide you with an understanding of social media and how to use it to showcase your skills and capabilities, build your professional network and interact with others.
It will:
At the end of this section, you will be able to create or build your social media presence and use this to connect with others whilst staying safe and protecting your information, privacy and contacts.
Modules Three and Four – When you register for the course, you will be asked to pick a learning pathway:
Return to Work Pathway – this pathway will provide an introduction to some of the digital skills you will need to find the right job and support you to build the future career you want.
Learning objectives:
By the end of this pathway you will have the tools to help you find the right job online, showcase your skills, nail your interview, and set up a virtual office that makes a return to work easier to organise.
Starting a business online – This pathway will provide an introduction to some of the key digital skills needed to start a business online and provide you with a step-by-step action plan for setting up your business.
Learning objectives:
By the end of this pathway learners will have the tools to help them build and launch their business online and understand how to use websites, social media and cloud-based platforms to help them run and develop the business.
Returning to education – This pathway will provide advice and information on the range of educational and training opportunities available and support individuals to get started with their learning.
Learning objectives:
By the end of this pathway learners will have the tools to help them find the right course or programme to support their learning or career goals. They’ll also be able to build their network and boost their employability by highlighting skills and educational accomplishments to current or future employers.
If you want to start building your digital skills in these areas, sign up today!
Everyone who completes the course will receive a certificate of achievement and will also be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win one of 88 Santander grants worth up to £2,500 (Ts&Cs apply), available to use on the tailored Santander Aspire webstore to purchase a range of items including laptops, tablets and Chromebooks.
*Entering the prize draw (T&Cs*):
To qualify for a chance to win, participants must:
**The 88 individuals who are selected will be required to send a screenshot of their social media post with their certificate of achievement and #NeverStopLearning hashtag to Santander.universities@santander.co.uk by 22 July 2022.