August 2024
Beginner to intermediate
284 pages
5h 40m
English
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3 DIFFERENT TYPES OF SKILLS
Digital, data and tech roles require a wide range of skills. These are often grouped at a high level as:
Personal skills: sometimes referred to as ‘soft’ skills, core or interpersonal skills.
Technical skills: sometimes referred to as ‘hard’ skills.
Foundational skills: digital literacy. These skills are the basis for all roles in tech, digital and data.
DIGITAL SKILLS TRIANGLE
The phrase digital skills gets used a lot, and can mean something different in different contexts. The digital skills triangle in Figure 3.1 was developed based on research and highlights the equal importance of technical and personal skills, and how the different areas of skill fit together.
Digital literacy
Everyone needs some level ...