Digital Transformation - Impact on our Lives

The digital transformation has had a massive impact on many individuals and communities around the world. This impact is usually a combination of positive, as well as negative impacts. In this course we will explore some of the practical impacts of digital transformation on both us, as individuals, and on society as a whole. Who is this course for? Youth, but is useful to all who are internet users What will you learn? By the end of this course, you will have an understanding of the positive and negative impacts of digital transformation Topics overview: net neutrality, physical and mental wellbeing, EDI (equity, diversity and inclusion) and the benefits of how to search the internet effectively How much time do you need to invest? this course will take approximately four to five (4 - 5) hours to complete Course developers: see attribution section for a full list of resources used to develop this course. (This course has been adapted and modified in accordance with their open licenses) License: CC BY-SA

Introduction to Financial Technology

This online, self-paced course will introduce you to the term fintech. What is fintech? What does it entail? What industry sectors does it play in? How does it affect the life of an ordinary citizen? Who is this course for? This course is for anyone who is interested in the development of financial technologies and the disruptions which they are causing in the more traditional organisations. This course does contain videos so it is recommended that you have a stable internet connection What will you learn? By the end of this course, you will have an understanding of what fintech is, what domains and sectors it is found in and some examples of applications that you may already be using but not realise that they are fintech applications Topics overview: paytech, wealthtech, lendtech, banktech, insurtech, regtech and cryptocurrencies How much time do you need to invest? This course should take approximately 120 minutes to complete. Course developers: see attribution section for a full list of resources used to develop this course. (This course has been adapted and modified in accordance with their open licences.) License: CC BY-NC-SA

Digital Economy and Work

This online, self-paced course will introduce you to what a digital economy is, what building blocks are required for a digital economy and some of the pros and cons of such an economy. You will then be exposed to some practical examples of countries which have embraced digital technologies to grow their economies.

E-Commerce and E-Business

Not since the industrial revolution has business experienced such significant changes as it has seen since the launch of the World Wide Web. Since that time, access to the Internet has become almost ubiquitous. In this course, we are going to explore the evolution of commerce into e-commerce. We will look at key concepts that fit under the umbrella of e-commerce, trends in this space, and the operational side of e-commerce.

New Technology - What's out there?

We are fortunate to live in a time where the speed of technological innovation is happening extraordinarily rapidly. However, despite this rapid development, technological progress still takes time to realise. In this course, we explore several emerging technologies, examining their current and projected impact on economies, societies, and day-to-day life. Who is this course for? This course is for everyone who is curious about current digital trends and technologies What will you learn? You will dive into innovation and new technologies, understand where they come from and how they are used Topics Overview: blockchain, drones, digital transformation, digital innovation, digital technology, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality How much time do you need to invest? You have to invest around four (4) hours to complete this course. Course Developer: This course has been developed by Neil Butcher Associates for GIZ, re-using and adapting several resources in line of copyright law. You can find all used material in the module 'Attribution and References'. Course Licence: CC BY SA unless otherwise stated.

Digital Safety and Security

Access to digital technologies has many advantages to how people live, work and study. However, there are also definite disadvantages to so much information of ourselves being online. In this course, we will explore the importance of protecting your data, keeping your data private and how to ensure that your data is safe and secure. Who is this course for? Youth, but is useful to all who are internet users What will you learn? By the end of this course, you will have an understanding of how to keep your data safe and secure, the importance of data protection and privacy as well some of the data threats which are prevalent in the digital world Topics overview: creating strong passwords, MFA (multi factor authentications), geo-blocking, phishing and malware How much time do you need to invest? this course will take approximately two to three (2 - 3) hours to complete Course developers: see attribution section for a full list of resources used to develop this course.

Python for Beginners

This is the introductory course for Python for Beginners. Please start here if you have no experience coding in Python. This course is self-paced; you can proceed through the course, but should complete each unit before moving on to the next unit.