Digital Foundations for the Workplace
No tuition cost for selected applicants. Tuition funded by Northern Manitoba Sector Council.
Gain the essential digital skills to succeed in today’s workplace. This hands-on course covers computers, Microsoft Office, cloud storage, email, video conferencing, and basic AI, while teaching online safety, information evaluation, and effective digital communication. Graduates leave with practical, job-ready skills.
Upcoming Sessions
What You'll Learn
- Search, navigate, and stay safe online.
- Create professional documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Communicate effectively via email, chat, and video.
- Evaluate information, avoid misinformation, and use digital tools responsibly.
- Collaborate online and practice good digital etiquette
Course Benefits and Outcomes
Key Benefits
- Gain confidence using computers and digital tools in work and daily life
- Learn to create professional documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
- Communicate effectively using email, video conferencing, and chat platforms
- Navigate online information safely and evaluate credibility
- Understand ethical and responsible use of digital technologies
- Collaborate efficiently in digital environments and practice good digital etiquette
Course Schedule
Throughout this 4 week in-class program, students will learn the various aspects of digital foundations used in the work place such as: browser navigation, ChatGPT and Basic AI, Microsoft Programs as well as Google programs, meeting applications such as Zoom and Teams, email management, and how to navigate safety and security, as well as identifying credibility and misinformation.
Admissions
Check Your Eligibility
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Must be a Manitoba resident.
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Basic computer literacy required (ability to use keyboard, mouse, desktop applications, and file management)
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Commitment to the full 7-week program
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Must have accommodations in Flin Flon
Costs
No tuition cost for selected applicants. Tuition funded by Northern Manitoba Sector Council.
Important Dates and Deadlines
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Application DeadlineJanuary 21, 2026
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