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Microsoft Digital Skills Hub

Microsoft’s Digital Skills Hub is helping to develop diverse digital talent across the UK. As part of their Get On commitment they are helping people to get access to the skills needed for the AI economy and tech job opportunities.

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Barclays Digital Wings

Free online courses to help people with their IT skills, anything from helping people to use a digital device to the cost of living, showing people how to do everyday tasks like online banking and how to stay safe and legal online to intermediate level courses on topics such as using Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.

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The Good Things Foundation

Co-design free online learning resources to help people take their first and further steps online. They also offer free resources to help people develop digital skills to make the most of the online world.

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Learn My Way

Free Online Courses for beginners helping you develop digital skills to make the most of the online world.

Created by the Good Things Foundation, there are over 30 courses on Learn My Way ranging from using a keyboard with support with how to claim Universal Credit. Check out a few of our courses:

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BT’s Skills for Tomorrow

BT’s Skills for Tomorrow programme offers information, advice and support to ensure everyone has the skills they need to make the most of life in the digital world.

From support for those getting online for the first time to master the basics, to interactive games and activities to support children’s learning, advice for jobseekers on developing their skills and finding a job, as well as support for SMEs to adapt and grow the businesses. This can all be accessed for free at www.bt.com/skillsfortomorrow.

Lloyds Academy

The Lloyds Academy is packed with free digital skills learning for any level. There is a wide range of courses available to choose from such as:

Improving your CV
Preparing for Interviews
Developing the right skills for your future
Job hunting online
Preparing for a digital workplace
Landing your next job

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Future Learn

Unlock your potential and learn new skills, 100% online and in your own time, with world-class universities and experts.

Select IT & Computer Science to find courses ranging from AI & Robotics to Cloud Computing and Java to Network and Cyber Security.

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Microsoft Digital Literacy

Digital literacy is the ability to navigate our digital world using reading, writing, technical skills, and critical thinking.

It’s using smartphones, PC’s to find, evaluate and communicate information. Microsoft Digital Literacy classes will help you gain the skills needed to effectively explore the Internet.

Microsoft Digital Literacy is for anyone with basic reading skills who wants to learn the fundamentals of using digital technologies. Get started with LinkedIn Learning courses.

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LinkedIn Learning

Your Digital Pathway is a new, free introductory level digital skills course from Santander, developed in collaboration with the Institute of Coding and the award-winning TechUP initiative based at Durham University.

All the courses on LinkedIn fall into four categories: Business, Creative, Technology and Certifications.

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Santander Scholarships Skills

LinkedIn Learning provides video courses taught by industry experts in software, creative, and business skills.

The course has been created to support people who want to take the first step on the pathway to building their digital skills, and can help you:

Return to, or start work, or to pivot your career
Return to, or start education
Set up a business online

Registration is open until 29 June 2022, so don't miss out on this great opportunity! If you complete the course, you will receive a Certificate of Achievement. People who post their certificate to social media will also be entered into a draw to win one of 88 Santander grants worth up to £2,500! Click 'Enroll now' to apply. Once you have applied you will receive the link to your chosen course within 2 working days.

iDEA Award

The iDEA Award (The Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award) is described as an international programme that helps you develop digital, enterprise and employability skills for free.

You complete a series of online challenges and collect badges when successful. Each badge has points and 250 points gets you your Bronze Award, an industry-recognised award. Find out more here.

Google

Google Digital Garage

Google Digital Garage Online Training online courses designed for you to grow your career or business. Course cover topics such as data and tech, digital marketing or career development. Find out more here.

Code with Google

Code with Google – designed for you to explore, advance and succeed in computer science. Courses designed for you to grow your career or business. Course cover topics such as data and tech, digital marketing or career development. Find out more here.

CompTIA

CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+)

CompTIA is offering free e-learning for CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) and other resources for displaced workers, students, career changers or anyone else who has ever thought about working in information technology. CompTIA ITF+ helps professionals to decide if a career in IT is right for them and helps students or career changers determine if they have a competency for information technology. It creates a broader understanding of IT making it ideal for non-technical professionals. Find out more here.

CompTIA Future Tech

Future Tech - free library of resources created by CompTIA to keep you up to speed with the tech world, go to their Future of Tech site to find out more about big data, cybersecurity, digital health, internet of things and artificial intelligence. Find out more.