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From navigating workplace tools to evaluating online information, digital literacy is now a core skill across every industry. The Digital Fluency specialization—built with Nicholas Proferes, Assistant Professor at the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences—helps learners gain greater familiarity and comfort with digital tools, data privacy, online communication, and technology trends that impact the modern workforce. Whether you're looking to improve your tech confidence or support your team’s digital transformation, this program provides a flexible foundation for success in the digital economy.
This specialization is designed for:
Career switchers entering tech-enabled fields Entry-level professionals looking to boost digital confidence Team members adapting to remote and hybrid work environments Anyone seeking to improve their digital fluency and online awareness
Syllabus
- Course 1: Professional Skills: Digital Communication
- Course 2: Professional Skills: Digital Creativity
- Course 3: Professional Skills: Digital Security
- Course 4: Professional Skills: Digital Wellness
Courses
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Learn how to navigate emotional expression in digital spaces with confidence. This course equips professionals with actionable strategies to reduce miscommunication and strengthen digital connections. From texts and emails to video conferences and chat platforms, digital communication is part of daily professional life. Yet conveying and interpreting emotion in these spaces can be challenging. This self-paced course, led by Dr. Nicholas Proferes of ASU's School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, explores how to express, decode and manage emotion effectively in digital settings. Learners will explore the foundations of the communication process, examine the unique barriers and biases present in online platforms, and develop skills to overcome miscommunication with empathy and clarity.
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Unlock your creative potential using digital tools and platforms. This course empowers professionals to create, share, and protect digital content with confidence and clarity. Digital tools have transformed the creative process — from ideation and storytelling to production and protection. Led by Dr. Nicholas Proferes of ASU’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, this self-paced course explores how technology supports innovation and expression across digital mediums. You'll learn how to leverage mind-mapping tools, storytelling techniques, media selection strategies, and intellectual property protections to amplify your creativity and reach.
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Safeguard your personal and professional digital footprint. This course equips you with essential cybersecurity strategies to protect information and minimize digital risk. As more data is stored and shared online, digital safety and security have become crucial professional competencies. Led by Dr. Nicholas Proferes of ASU’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, this course covers foundational digital security principles, practical tools to protect sensitive information, and proactive strategies to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats. Through interactive exercises and real-world scenarios, you’ll build confidence in managing digital risks and protecting your data across personal and workplace environments.
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Discover how to build a healthier, more intentional relationship with technology. This course helps you balance personal well-being and digital life for improved mental, physical, and professional health. From smartphones to wearable tech, digital tools shape how we live, work, and interact. But they can also contribute to stress, distraction, and burnout if used unconsciously. In this self-paced course led by Dr. Nicholas Proferes of ASU’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, you’ll learn how to assess and improve your relationship with digital tools. Through guided reflection and hands-on strategies, you’ll explore how to use technology in ways that support, rather than undermine, your well-being.
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