Digital Champions Network

Are you passionate about helping others? Want to get know what makes a digital champion? Why not register for our Digital Champion training course. 

Staff and volunteers across health, care and community organisations throughout Nottingham and Nottingham can learn how to;

  • inspire people in your community to use the internet
  • promote digital tools and services to patients and colleagues 
  • help people to use tools and services like the NHS App 
  • promote lifelong learning 

If you or your want to support patients and citizens benefit from digital information and services, why not enrol today. Volunteers get free online Digital Champion training, on completion you'll receive a certificate, a lanyard and a login for our Digital Champions Network peer support website. 

 

 

How we deliver training 

Individuals will receive a Level 2 qualification in Principles of Internet Safety and take part in a virtual session to learn new digital skills.

Take part in an online course to increase your awareness of internet safety. Learn about:

  • Features of the internet
  • How people use the internet
  • Risks associated with using the internet
  • Staying safe when using the internet
  • Recognising online propaganda

You’ll receive a Level 2 qualification in Principles of Internet Safety, all through online learning with an online assessment at the end.

Takes an average 4 hours to complete studying and assessments

After completing your online training, a virtual session will be booked. Learn about:

  • Why Digital and Social Inclusion matters
  • Why Digital Champions are needed
  • What are digital skills
  • How to be a Digital Champion
  • How to improve peoples digital skills

You’ll receive a Digital Champion certificate, a Lanyard and access to the Digital Champions Network so everyone feels equipped and visible to those who need support.

The virtual training session will take ½ day. 

 

Our Digital Champion training can be tailored to your own teams and departments

  • Health and Care Staff 
  • GP Practice Receptionists 
  • Social Prescribing Link Workers
  • Care home and Supported Living Staff 
  • Community Group Volunteers
  • Community and Voluntary Services

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