Help yourself guides

The digital basics section covers a range of topics to help you learn the fundamentals of being digital, as well as what information you will need to help you get digitally prepared for university.

While this module does cover the basics, the Digital Guides page on the library and skills website provides more information around the core digital skills which we’d recommend you engaging with after this module.

Regardless of your digital journey so far, it is recommended to take the Jisc Discovery Tool as it enables you to assess your digital skills and plan for your next steps.

Technology plays a crucial role in today's society, from sending emails and messages to loved ones, creating an art piece to share and sell online, paying for bills or analysing data. Being able to use, develop and expand your digital skills have never been more important then today. 

Regardless of where you are with your digital skills, we want to help enable you to equip yourself with the tools to understand where you're currently at and what you could do to develop your skills for the future. 

Below you will be able to complete the "Discovery Tool" which is a great introduction to understanding your digital self. Additionally, on the navigation bar you will find other pages in the "Your Digital Journey Section relating to the six core areas that build into your digital you.

As a University of Staffordshire student you to have the opportunity to leave us equipped with a wide range of digital skills which will make you more employable and stand out in a crowded job market.  Certification available includes the Microsoft Office Specialist I(MOS) which is suitable for all students and which will give you the skills needed to fully use Office 365 applications.  There are also more specialised courses covering the Adobe Certified Professional and Microsoft Technical Certification.

Access the training and certification site - you will need your user ID and password to access this.