Course 3: Digital inefficiencies and risks in professional environments
Course agenda
In this course, you will find:
- Information overload
- Security and privacy risks
- Skill gaps and training needs
- Communication and collaboration challenges
- Ethical considerations
- Examples, cases and applications
Organizational info:
- This course contains 6 lessons.
- Lessons include written content, case studies, downloadable materials.
- To complete this course, you need 80 minutes.
- You can pause the course anytime and return to where you finished whenever you want.
- You can follow the course as it flows or at your own pace, rearranging the order of the lessons.
- At the end of the course, you will take a test containing 8 questions.
- You can take the test 2 times, if necessary.
- You must score min. 85% of the correct answers to receive the official certificate of completion.
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Participants’ Pains
We know that…
Many participants may encounter digital inefficiencies in their day-to-day operations without recognising them as such or understanding how to address them effectively. These inefficiencies may include information overload, security and privacy risks, skills gaps and training needs, communication and collaboration challenges, ethical considerations, etc. Without awareness and knowledge of digital optimisation strategies, participants may continue to struggle with these inefficiencies without realising their impact on productivity and performance.
Participants may unknowingly expose themselves or their organisations to various digital risks due to a lack of awareness and understanding of cybersecurity threats and best practices. These risks could include social engineering attacks, malware infections, data breaches, or compliance violations. Without proper education and training on cybersecurity measures, participants may inadvertently compromise sensitive information or fall victim to cyber attacks, posing significant risks to their personal and professional data security.
Many participants may encounter ethical dilemmas in their digital interactions and decision-making processes but may lack the knowledge and skills to navigate them effectively. These ethical issues could involve data privacy concerns, algorithmic biases, or the impact of technology on society and individuals. Without a comprehensive understanding of ethical frameworks and principles in digitalisation, participants may struggle to assess the ethical implications of their actions or engage in meaningful discussions about the ethical challenges posed by emerging technologies.
Participants’ Gains
So, we developed this course, in which…
Participants will gain insight into common digital inefficiencies and learn strategies to effectively address them in their professional environments. By identifying inefficiencies such as information overload, security and privacy risks, skills gaps and training needs, communication and collaboration challenges, and ethical considerations, participants can take proactive steps to prevent or mitigate their negative consequences, thereby improving overall productivity and performance. With a better understanding of digital optimisation techniques, participants will be able to streamline their work processes and use technology more efficiently to achieve their goals.
Participants will develop an understanding of the various digital risks and threats in today’s digital landscape and acquire useful information on how to manage them effectively. By learning about different cyberattack and vulnerabilities such as malwares, social engineering attacks, data breaches, etc., participants will be more alert to these threats and will be able to minimise their exposure to cyber threats. Equipped with the knowledge to identify and address digital risks, participants can better protect themselves and their organizations from potential harm and safeguard sensitive information and assets.
Participants will enhance their ability to engage in informed discussions and debates about ethical issues in digitalisation, both within their organisations and in a public context. By exploring various ethical concerns related to digitalisation, participants can develop critical thinking skills and ethical reasoning abilities. This capacity to critically evaluate the ethical implications of digital technologies and practices empowers participants to contribute meaningfully to ethical debates and decision-making processes, promoting responsible and ethical digital practices in their professional and personal lives.