Help with Digital Skills

Digital skills are increasingly important for many areas of daily life from work and leisure, ordering and accessing services, to healthcare and education.

Digital skills involve using technology such as phones, tablets or computers for work or daily life tasks.

      Digital Skills at Work

      Examples of digital skills at work include:

      • using the internet on a mobile phone, tablet, laptop or PC.
      • communicating online using email and social media.
      • using Zoom, Facetime or MS Teams for virtual meetings
      • working from home or a remote location.
      • creating online accounts to access information.
      • search for reliable information online.
      • behave safely and legally online.
      Digital Skills at Home

      Examples of digital skills at home include:

      • finding and using information on the internet.
      • understanding how to be safe and responsible online.
      • paying bills, online banking and shopping.
      • using social media or streaming platforms.
      • playing videogames.
      • video calling with family or friends.
      • online learning.
      • accessing healthcare or other public services
      Resources available to Support Digital Skills

      There are lots of resources to help you to improve your digital skills.