Digital Skills are the skills you use for living, learning and working in a digitally connected world.
Everyone has digital skills, and everyone can continue to learn and develop them. The digital world is constantly changing, so the skills you need keep changing with it. Check out the video to see what digital skills might look like in your life.
The Digital Skills Hub helps you become more aware of the digital capabilities you already have, explore new skills to help you study more effectively, and feel confident that you have the digital skills you need to thrive in your future career.
There are four ways you can interact with the Hub - choose your own adventure!
There are a variety of ways to explore the Hub - jump in to the section that best fits your needs today, and remember you can revisit this page at any time!
I want to evaluate my skills and get a personalised report
Use the Discovery Tool* to get a personalised report plus support resources and a digital badge to add to your eportfolio!
I want to find quick answers to my questions
Browse the FAQs or ask a question right from the Hub homepage.
I want to learn a specific digital skill or software
Use LinkedIn Learning** to develop your skills in the platforms and digital ways of working that are important for your success.
I want to understand more about digital skills and behaviours
Explore the six areas of digital capabilities and understand how they are useful every day, from Uni to work to your personal life.
I want to use Generative AI tools well
Understand how Generative AI works and how to make it work for you. Assess your own skills with the Generative AI self assessment quiz.
I want to develop digital skills for my future career
Explore the skills needed for the workforce of the future and complete the Recognising Digital Skills for Employability assessment to identify how many of them you currently have.
Note: The *Discovery Tool is an external service provided by JISC. Your login is only used to gain access to the service. Find more information about how your personal information is used and how to use the Discovery Tool. **LinkedIn Learning is an external service provided by Microsoft. Your login is only used to gain access to the service. Find more information about how your personal information is used by LinkedIn Learning.
There are several fundamental digital platforms that you will use as a part of your everyday Uni life. We've listed some key information below, but make sure to check the IMTS IT Support for Students page for further information and technical support.