Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this section, students will be able to:

Topic 1  Introduction to digital concepts

• Describe the basic functions of computers and digital systems used in the modern workplace
• Differentiate between hardware, software, types of networks, and cloud-based systems in a university context
• Identify common digital tools and systems that are used for communication, collaboration and information management.

Topic 2  Digital work practices and file management

• Differentiate between a file and a folder
• Create and organize files and folders using appropriate names and folder structures
• Apply version control techniques when managing digital documents
• Use shared digital workspaces such as OneDrive and institutional platforms to store, access and share files
• Demonstrate appropriate digital collaboration practices in a shared environment

Topic 3  Internet navigation and information literacy

• Use search techniques to locate academic and administrative information online
• Evaluate online sources for credibility, reliability, relevance, and accuracy in a tertiary environment
• Select appropriate digital resources to support workplace and academic tasks

Topic 4  Digital professionalism and cybersecurity awareness

• Identify common cybersecurity risks phishing, malware and weak passwords
• Demonstrate safe digital practices for protecting personal and institutional data
• Use professional digital communication etiquette in a workplace environment

Topic 5  Digital productivity and efficiency

• Use keyboard shortcuts and digital productivity tools to improve the workflow efficiency

• Organize digital tasks and information effectively using productivity techniques

• Identify opportunities to streamline digital tasks using available digital tools

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this section, students will be able to:

• Identify the main components of Microsoft 365 Excel interface.
• Navigate worksheets and workbooks in Excel.
• Create, Save and Open an Excel Workbook.
• Format cells, rows and columns appropriately
• Manage worksheets by inserting, renaming and deleting sheets.
• Prepare and Print worksheets using Page Layout and Print settings for professional printing

1 - 1.5 hours

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NWU Templates

Introduction video

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this section, students will be able to:

Use the NWU Standard Documentation template successfully and professional 

1.5 hour

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Learning Outcomes:

Topic 1 Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint

• Identify the main components of the Microsoft PowerPoint Interface
• Navigate ribbons, menus, toolbars and presentation Views
• Create, save, and manage PowerPoint presentations

Topic 2 Working with Slides

• Add, duplicate, delete, and rearrange slides.
• Apply slide layouts, themes and templates.
• Organize presentation using slide sorter

Topic 3 Text Formatting and Design

• Insert and format text using fonts, colours, alignment and spacing tools.
• Apply bullets, numbering and text format

Topic 4  Inserting and editing Objects

• Insert and edit images, icons, shapes and SmartArt
• Insert and manage multimedia elements such as audio and video
• Create and format tables and charts

Topic 5 Presentation delivery and output

• Apply slide transitions and animations
• Use slideshow view and presenter view
• Export presentations as a pdf or video file
• Share presentations electronically through email and OneDrive
• Print presentations

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Microsoft 365 PowerPoint 
Level 3: Advanced (Power User Skills + Automation)

Learning Outcomes:

• Create custom templates and branded themes.
• Build interactive dashboards and branching presentations.
• Automate repetitive tasks using macros and advanced tools.
• Integrate PowerPoint with Excel, Word, and online tools.
• Record and publish polished presentations as e-learning content.

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Learning Outcomes:

Topic 1 Introduction to Microsoft Word 365

Upon completing this Topic, students will be able to:

• Identify the main component of Microsoft Word Interface.
• Navigate the ribbons, menus, toolbars, and document views.
• Create, open, save and close a word document.
• Use basic keyboard shortcuts and navigation tool.

Topic 2 Creating and editing documents

Upon completing this Topic, students will be able to:

• Enter data, edit, copy, paste and delete in a document.
• Undo and redo actions when editing a document.
• Use the find and replace tools to locate and modify text.
• Insert page breaks and organise documents effectively.

Topic 3 Text formatting

Upon completing this Topic, students will be able to:

• Format text using fonts, font size colours and styles.
• Apply bold, italics underline and text highlighting.
• Align text and adjust the line spacing and paragraph spacing.

Topic 4 Inserting objects

Upon completing this Topic, students will be able to:

• Insert pictures, shapes, and smart art graphics
• Resize, move and arrange the inserted objects
• Insert symbols and special characters

Topic 5   Proofing and reviewing document

Upon completing this Topic, students will be able to:

• Use spelling and grammar checking tools
• Apply auto correct and word count features
• Use comments and review tools
• Preview document before printing

Topic 6 Page layout and document design

Upon completing this Topic, students will be able to:

• Adjust page orientation, margins, and page size settings
• Save document in a different file format, pdf
• Share the document electronically through e mail, of OneDrive.
• Print document using appropriate printer settings

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