This article contains information about the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (NEMISA) digital literacy course and how to apply for it.
This article contains information on the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (NEMISA) Application form and Requirements for admission into the following programmes for the 2023 academic year.
- Digital Literacy
Applications to study for the listed Digital Literacy programmes above in 2022 are now open for both internal and external applications. INTERNAL APPLICANTS are students currently registered at NEMISA for the 2023 academic year. EXTERNAL APPLICANTS refer to any prospective students who meet requirements for the qualification.
Nemisa Digital Literacy Course Structure & Requirements
5 Day Training in Digital Literacy
Purpose of the training
- To give the knowledge and skills needed by participants entering the Digital Literacy space.
- To empower participants with this knowledge to comfortably and confidently operate in the Digital Literacy environment SA.
- To respond to the challenges of the economic environment.
The rationale of the course
- Digital Literacy is an important skill in any business today; therefore the course is designed to meet the needs of participants in all sectors.
- The course aims to develop informed and skilled participants that can apply the acquired skills in any industry.
- The acquired skills contribute to improved productivity and efficiency in the workplace.
Outcomes of the course
- The Internet
- Cloud Storage
- Social Media & Blogging
- Mail & Messaging
- Digital Awareness: Information Ethics
Day 1 – The Internet
Accessing the Internet
- Explain the concepts and terms of the Internet.
- Use a browser to display websites
- Navigate the Internet.
- Use a Search Engine.
- Search for information on the Internet
- Explain legal and ethical issues in relation to Internet use.
Day 1 – Cloud Storage
Access and Use Internet Applications
- Explain how the world-wide-web incorporates various internet applications.
- Describe the latest internet applications, including web-based email, instant messaging and Voice-over-IP (VoIP)
- Explain legal and ethical issues in relation to Internet Application use.
Day 2 – Digital Awareness
Information Ethics
- Digital Citizenship, Cyber Security, Cyber Safety & Cyber Crime
- Explain legal and ethical issues in relation to Internet use.
- Explain legal and ethical issues in relation to Internet Application use.
- Explain legal and ethical issues in relation to Electronic Messaging Use.
Day 3 – Mail & Messaging
Instant Messaging & Electronic Mail
- Explain the concepts and terms of electronic messaging.
- Create and send E-mail messages.
- Create and send instant messages.
- Receive and respond to e-mails.
- Receive and respond to instant messages.
- Explain legal and ethical issues in relation to Instant Messaging Use.
Day 3 – Social Media & Blogging
Access and Use Internet Applications
- Explain how the world-wide-web incorporates various internet applications.
- Describe the latest internet applications, including web-based email, instant messaging and Voice-over-IP (VoIP)
- Explain legal and ethical issues in relation to Internet Application use
Day 4 – The Internet | Branding
Online Personal Branding
- Personal Branding
- Managing your online brand Presenting yourself for work/business
Day 5 – Recap
- Complete outstanding tasks for each module
- Finalize all tasks
- File management of tasks
- Prepare learner evidence efficiently
Nemisa Digital Literacy Admission Guidelines and Forms
Applications for the digital literacy at the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (NEMISA) in 2022 are fully online.
NEMISA Digital Literacy Application Fee
- Application fee for Digital Literacy applications is totally free
Nemisa Digital Literacy Application Deadline
Application closing date for most NEMISA programmes is yet to be announced.
