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Digital Technology Basics for Beginners
Understand the everyday technology around you—from computers and websites to connected devices, machine learning and chatbots.
- Beginner
- English
- Self-paced
- 6 lessons
What you will learn
- Identify computers, hardware, software and operating systems
- Recognise the parts of a web address
- Explain connected everyday devices and their benefits and risks
- Understand machine learning and sensible precautions for chatbots
Course outline
Welcome (optional)
Lesson 1: Your Phone Is a Computer
Lesson 2: Hardware and Software Working Together
Lesson 3: Understanding Web Addresses
Lesson 4: The Internet of Things
Lesson 5: What Is Machine Learning?
Lesson 6: What Are Chatbots?
Requirements
- A smartphone is enough; no previous experience is required.
- Activities do not require personal device information or screenshots.
- Welcome and video viewing are optional and do not count towards completion.
Completion rules
- Complete all six lessons and pass each five-question knowledge check with at least 4/5 (80%). Legitimate earlier lesson completions are retained.
- Immediate quiz retries are available, and earned passes are retained.
- A completion certificate is available after all six lesson requirements are met. No final exam, assignment or instructor approval is required.