https://youtu.be/yxygeUyPK0khttp:// #Business Plans  #Youth Entrepreneurship  #Business Models #Market Research #Finance for Non Financial People  Objectives: The EDEEY programme  is an EU funded  learning platform to support youth entrepreneurship. We offer six independently accredited courses that you can navigate at your own pace to meet your training needs and schedule.   Fees: Free. The project is co-funded under Erasmus+.  Certifications: Independently certified courses by self assessment testing.  Target audience:   Professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs with no previous knowledge or basic knowledge.  Duration of the Course: This course is tailored to your educational needs and its duration varies. The short video lessons are for basic learning, the audio version is for intermediate learning and the interactive content on the slides is for advanced learning. Additional resources are also available in PDF format.  Last update: This course is under development. You can register your interest at   edeey . If you are experiencing any issues or have any suggestions please contact contact@iars.org.uk  Rating and feedback from former students: N/A Learning outcomes:

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#Participatory research # Youth violence #extremism Objectives: YEIP is a 3-year Erasmus+ funded programme that aims to design a youth-led, positive policy and prevention framework for tackling and preventing the marginalisation and violent radicalisation among young people in Europe. Fees: Free. The project is co-funded under Erasmus+ Grant Agreement N° 2016-2927 /9. Certifications: Who is this course for: Professionals and policy makers who work with young people. Duration of the Course: Learning outcomes: Toolkit: The YEIP toolkit is made up of four sections (theory, videos, self-reflection tools and external resources). Below are brief descriptions of the content of each section: Section 1: Theory The theory consists of four sections and these sections represent the crucial areas of intervention among young people in preventing their violent radicalisation. The areas are compiled under four sub sections: Understanding the radicalisation phenomenon This section explains what radicalisation means, what it consists of and how it can be prevented. Good lives model and positive psychology: self-confidence, self-acceptance and self-empowerment This section provides tools that use positive psychology and the good lives model to help young people to improve their self-confidence and make them conscious of their strengths, in order to prevent radicalisation. Listening to young people and promoting their participation from a human rights perspective As a result of young people resenting the traditional top-down approach to combating radicalisation, this section helps facilitators engage better with young people to listen more effectively. This section also empowers young people to have a voice and participate more effectively in decision-making. YEIP was developed in response to the Call for proposals EACEA No 34/2015 Key Action 3: Support for policy reform - Initiatives for policy innovation – [European policy experimentations in the fields of Education, Training and Youth led by high-level public authorities].

# The marketing mix   #Planning and executing your marketing strategy  #Branding #Allocate your resources efficiently  #Digital marketing fundamentals  #Revenue and communications model #Build your own website  #SEO  #E-commerce # Customer service, email marketing and CRM #KPIs monitoring and bench-marking and reporting #Social enterprises and community-based marketing Objectives:  The EDEEY programme  is an EU funded  learning platform to support youth entrepreneurship. We offer six independently accredited courses that you can navigate at your own pace to meet your training needs and schedule.   Fees: Free. The project is co-funded under Erasmus+.  Certifications: Independently certified courses by self assessment testing.  Target audience:  Developed for students, entrepreneurs and professionals interested in digital marketing as a career path or as a  communication strategy for their organisations. You will not need any prior knowledge.  Duration of the Course: This course is tailored to your educational needs and its duration varies. The short video lessons are for basic learning, the audio version is for intermediate learning and the interactive content on the slides is for advanced learning. Additional resources are also available in PDF format.  Last update: This course is under development. You can register your interest at www.edeey.eu. If you are experiencing any issues or have any suggestions please contact contact@iars.org.uk  Rating and feedback from former students: N/A Accreditation:   Independently certified courses by self assessment testing.  Feedback from former students: N/A  

#Content marketing #SMO to maximise ROI   #Social media for comms objectives   #Segmenting, targeting, and positioning #Digital marketing fundamentals  #Social listening and reputation management  #Social media as a customer service tool  #Social commerce #Social media management tools # different strategies for different channels  #Social media and political campaigning   Objectives:  The EDEEY programme  is an EU funded  learning platform to support youth entrepreneurship. We offer six independently accredited courses that you can navigate at your own pace to meet your training needs and schedule.   Fees: Free. The project is co-funded under Erasmus+.  Certifications: Independently certified courses by self assessment testing.  Target audience:  Developed for students, entrepreneurs and professionals interested in digital marketing as a career path or as a  communication strategy for their organisations. You will not need any prior knowledge.  Duration of the Course: This course is tailored to your educational needs and its duration varies. The short video lessons are for basic learning, the audio version is for intermediate learning and the interactive content on the slides is for advanced learning. Additional resources are also available in PDF format.  Last update: This course is under development. You can register your interest at www.edeey.eu. If you are experiencing any issues or have any suggestions please contact contact@iars.org.uk  Rating and feedback from former students: N/A

EDEEY - Social enterprise and ethical businesses  #Social enterprise in the UK  and worldwide  #Business models for social enterprises #Opportunities for ethical businesses  #Starting a social enterprise  #Managing a social enterprise #Social impact   Objectives:  The EDEEY programme  is an EU funded  learning platform to support youth entrepreneurship. We offer six independently accredited courses that you can navigate at your own pace to meet your training needs and schedule.   Fees: Free. The project is funded under Erasmus+.  Certifications: Independently certified courses by self assessment testing.  Target audience:   Professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs with no previous knowledge or basic knowledge.  Duration of the Course: This course is tailored to your educational needs and its duration varies. The short video lessons are for basic learning, the audio version is for intermediate learning and the interactive content on the slides is for advanced learning. Additional resources are also available in PDF format.  Last update: This course is under development. You can register your interest at www.edeey.eu. If you are experiencing any issues or have any suggestions please contact contact@iars.org.uk  Rating and feedback from former students: N/A

  #Social entrepreneurship  #Carers   Objectives: Provide alternative career and business  pathways to carers  Fees:  Free. The “Care to entrepreneurship” project is funded by Erasmus+ KA2 under Grant Agreement: 2017-3-UK01-KA205-046402  Certifications: Independently certified courses by self assessment testing.  Target audience:   Professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs  in the health sector. Duration of the course: the estimated time of completion per module is: 120 minutes Last update:  2019  Rating and feedback from former students: N/A Learning outcomes: With this course we aspire to assist young carers harness their skills and become social entrepreneurs.  The online course is available in two versions, one for young carers and one for professionals who work with young carers. Both versions are tailor-made to the needs and background of the target group. The first module of the course is an introduction to the concept of the young carer, the skills, needs and characteristics of the young carers and what makes them special.  Module 2 introduces the concept of entrepreneurship, a hot topic in today’s society and business.  Module 3 highlights the value of non-formal education and how learning outside of the box can lead to business ideas and social impact. Lastly,  Module 4 provides useful information and guidelines on how to create your own business. We hope you enjoy the learning experience with the C2E online course and hopefully after this, you will become a social entrepreneur!

#Social entrepreneurship  #Health and social care  Intro:  The main aim of PROMYSE is to encourage social entrepreneurship in the health and social care sectors. By doing this, we hope to help reduce unemployment rates and promote self-sufficiency by developing the business and entrepreneurship skills of those who are currently unemployed. This project aims to raise awareness of the benefits and added value of social enterprise to communities.   Fees:  Free. The “Care to entrepreneurship” project is funded by Erasmus+ KA2 under GRANT agreement:  2017-1-UK01-KA205-035438 Certifications: Independently certified courses by self assessment testing.  Target audience:   Professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs  in the health sector. Duration of the course: the estimated time of completion is 10 hours Last update:  2019  Rating and feedback from former students: N/A Learning outcomes : this course is divided into 9 different modules; each of which will help you develop different areas in social entrepreneurship. Module 1: Social entrepreneurship: introduction to the term and to the profile of the social entrepreneur. This module explores the notion of Social Enterprise and Social Entrepreneurship. More specifically, it juxtaposes Social Enterprises to traditional, namely business/commercial enterprises and not-for-profit organisations, and it introduces the various concepts that are pertinent to Social Entrepreneurship. Additionally, introduces and analyses the notions of social enterprise and social entrepreneurship and compares them with the notion of business/commercial entrepreneurship, and discusses briefly their history. The characteristics of the successful Social Entrepreneur and the principles for social business are then discussed.

• LEARNING OUTCOMES
• To distinguish social and business/commercial enterprise
• To track down the roots of social entrepreneurship
• To identify the key characteristics of a social entrepreneur

MODULE 2: HUMAN CENTRED DESIGN IN SERVICE PROVISION In the course you will learn about multi phase and non-linear process for creative problem solving with a deep interest in developing an understanding of the people for whom the services or products are being designed. The process begins with immersion into the context of the problem that needs solving. Information gathered is then analysed and synthesized to form patterns and to develop a better understanding of the problem that needs solving. Next stage is ideation where generation of innovative ideas takes place. Cycle of the process is finished by prototyping when generated ideas are transferred to physical reality, tested and validated. Indicative time of course completion: 65 min.

• LEARNING OUTCOMES
• To know and understand the main principles of Human Centered Design thinking process.
• To have knowledge on Human Centered Design thinking stages.
• To have knowledge about Human Centered Design thinking techniques and tools.

MODULE 3 THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SECTOR In this course we will explore health and social care, as a means to help people live better for longer. We will explore possible problems occurring to different groups of vulnerable people: those suffering from alcohol and substance abuse or mental health problems, disabled persons, children and youth, victims of domestic abuse and elderly persons. Problems of these and other groups of people can be relieved by care and support services, that could be provided in community or in residential care settings. Important aspect of such services is their quality, secured by quality standards, that are reviewed here.

• LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Learn about specifics of different vulnerable groups in need of health and social care.
• Gain knowledge on the array of available health and social care services.
• Understand some of the complexities of the health and social care sector.

MODULE 4: Creating networks and synergies with social actors (Communication strategies) Overview This module explores the notion of network and communication strategy as it applies to social enterprises. Whether for-profit or non-profit, an enterprise relies on its network(s) for maximising its impact and increasing its dividends. Section 1 works as an introduction to the key terms of the module, such as networks, synergies and communication policies. Section 2 discusses the importance of networks and synergies for social enterprises at all levels and especially in the social context. There is also an analysis on how to effectively create networks and foster synergies and an extended analysis of the three forms of networking. Moreover, there are useful tips on how to build and sustain a good network. Finally, different communication strategies are presented, in order to identify the target group, needs and the target market. Section 3 summarises the conclusions of the module and resumes the main points.

• LEARNING OUTCOMES
• To define synergy, network and phases of networking
• To identify Communication Strategy
• To learn how to build a strong network

MODULE 5: SETTING UP A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE This module will help you to understand what is a social enterprise, how to define your business idea and moreover to understand what are the first steps to go through to set up a social enterprise.  You will understand what a social enterprise is and how it works in health care system. The second part of the module is related to the main factors to take into consideration answering to the question: where to start and how to plan your actions in order to set up your own social enterprise? OBJECTIVES:

• Identify the business idea and define your business model
• Identify the relevant legislation and procedures applied to social enterprise in your country
• Define your business model

MODULE 6: MANAGING A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE Social enterprises represent a fundamentally new way of doing business and, as such, they have the potential to profoundly transform the socio-economic landscape. Possible forms and modalities of stakeholders and employees' involvement depend on several circumstances, such as the type of SE, the nature of the business conducted, the size of the SE, etc. Regulatory provisions and models of good governance are however of paramount importance in order for SEs to comply with their vision. This module aims to analyse the governance and management typical of social enterprises. OBJECTIVES:

• understand the difference between Management vs Governance
• define the main areas of competencies for a good governance
• learn how to plan and risk management

MODULE 7: DEVELOPING A SOCIAL BUSINESS MODEL COURSE DESCRIPTION In this course you’ll learn what a social business is and how to develop your own business plan. Social business permits the investors to make an economic surplus but the economic profit generated by social business has to be reinvested in the business in order to guarantee advantage for the beneficiaries. Making a good business plan is the first but mandatory step in the construction process of your activity and in this course you’ll learn how to use the commonest business plan: Canvas. Provide indicative time of course completion: 65 minutes

• LEARNING OUTCOMES
• In the first part of this session some theoretical tools will be released, useful for the understanding of what social business is.
• The second part will provide practical tools that can be used to concretely implement a social business model.

Module 8: Start-up & Exit Strategies: Seeking Funding and Attracting Investors COURSE DESCRIPTION Money is not the be all and end all. It is a common misconception to believe that you need money in place to start your social enterprise. There are many ways to get funding and different ways to start up your social enterprise. This module will cover funding and will take approximately 1 hour.

• LEARNING OUTCOMES

After the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:

1. Be able to identify sources of funding for their enterprise
2. Develop a marketing plan with the intent of securing funding.
3. Create a successful elevator pitch.
4. Be able to create a variety of exit strategies based upon different scenarios.

MODULE 9 Creating Social Value In the course you will learn what the social value is and how it is possible to create it. After a brief analysis of alternative to the capitalist economy, you’ll find a theoretical definition of social value, followed by some practical examples. Otherwise, you’ll find some useful advice to create social values and real case studies that use this business model. Provide indicative time of course completion: 60 minutes

• LEARNING OUTCOMES

You will analyse the concept of social values. Starting from a reflection on capitalism and economy, they will learn: 1) what is social value 2) what not and 3) in which way they could achieve it.   MODULE 10 Measuring and Scaling Social Impact Course Description This course covers the theory behind impact evaluation, different methods to approach impact evaluation and the various uses of impact evaluation. It highlights the importance of different methods of impact measurement based upon business model, and considers the different needs of these businesses based upon impact reports. Learning Objectives After the completion of the course, the user should be able to:

1. Explain what social impact is, and the reasons that we measure it.
2. Consider the different methods in which we measure social impact and decide the situations in which each one is appropriate to use.
3. Understand the social impact of the actions that we take in our own enterprise, and how to create a positive social impact.

EYEE -  Ethics and Young Entrepreneurs in Europe (2019)  #Social entrepreneurship # Ethics in business   Intro:    An EU funded  learning platform to support youth entrepreneurship. Fees:  Free. This course is funded by ERASMUS + under grant agreement 2017-1-IT02-KA201-036519  Certifications: Independently certified courses by self assessment testing.  Target audience:   Professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs with no previous knowledge or basic knowledge.  Duration of the course: the estimated time of completion per module is: 120 minutes Last update:  2019  Rating and feedback from former students: Feedback from former students: You can access feedback from the students here   and here.  Learning outcomes:  In this course you will learn how to become an ethical social entrepreneur. It is divided in 12 different steps focusing on ethics, motivation, business ideas, team building, communication skills, business models, money matters, planning and networking, idea generation, numbers and the elevator speech.  Step 1 - ETHICS Learning Outcomes: After completing this unit, students will: - Understand better how ethics in business work - Be aware of the concepts of work ethics and business ethics - Be aware of the importance of ethics into business - Establish a first contact with entrepreneurs and highlight their motivations on ethics - Understand that ethics in work and business is a matter of actions and personal choices - Know local, national and European best company case studies on business ethics - Work together within small groups in role playing Step 2 – MOTIVATION Learning Outcomes: After completing this unit, students will: - Have a common definition of “motivation” - Be aware of their own representations about the motivations of an entrepreneur, when starting a business - Establish a first contact with entrepreneurs and highlight their motivations - Identify themselves to young entrepreneurs  - Learn how to make a mind map (organize value, prioritize ideas) - Express yourself in front of a known and unknown audience Step 3 - IDEA Learning Outcomes: After completing this unit, students will: - Be aware that companies start from ideas in the mind of an entrepreneur - Be aware that winning business ideas are built on satisfying needs and desires of people - Start the creative process that will bring them to develop innovative business ideas - Establish a contact with entrepreneurs and highlight their ideas  - Identify themselves to young entrepreneurs  - Start to identify the need and opportunity to build up a team to develop a business idea Step 4 – TEAM Learning Outcomes: After completing this unit, students will: - Have a common definition of “TEAM” - Be aware of key issues of the challenges of building a team when starting a business - Be aware of own skills and competencies to better identify complementary skills needed for the business. Step 5 – Communication Skills Learning Outcomes: After completing this unit, learners will: - Understand the importance of communication skills to present a business idea - know the instrument of elevator pitch and its part Step 6 – Business Model Learning Outcomes: After completing this unit, learners will: - have an understanding of possible business models - know experiences of young entrepreneurs and startuppers about finding the business model suitable for his business, the costumer, strategy and marketing,  - know the instrument of business model canvas and exercise on it - have a brief introduction of lean startup model Step 7 – Money Learning Outcomes: After completing this unit, learners will: - have an understanding of possible ways to finance a startup - know experiences of young entrepreneurs and startuppers when they found the first money to start their business - be able to ask questions about financing opportunities for a startup project Step 8 – Planning and Networking Learning Outcomes After completing this unit, learners will: - for PLANNING: - Understand the importance of programming (If you fail to plan, you plan to fail) - Acquire a logical / strategic thinking - Learn to identify risks (and their management) - for NETWORKING - have a common definition of “networking” - be aware of how to do networking - establish a first contact with entrepreneurs simulating networking Step 9 – Idea Generation Learning Outcomes: After completing this unit, students will: - Define their business idea - Form the team - Create in EYEE platform the first draft of the pitch - have the first assignment of the mentors in EYEE platform Step 10 – The Costumer Learning Outcomes: After completing this unit, students will: - Define their customers: ideal profile, personas, number of customers and segments - Define their competitors on the market - Understand the market they want to enter Step 11 – Strategy and Marketing Learning Outcomes: After completing this unit, students will: - Define their business model to apply to their business idea - Define their activities of marketing - Work on and create a SWOT Analysis Step 12 – Numbers Learning Outcomes After completing this unit, students will: - Complete the Elevator Pitch  - Present their business idea  - Upload in EYEE platform the final version of the pitch 

Drop In - Alternative pathways into education and employment #Early School Leaving  #Personal development #Critical Thinking #Social Skills #Civic Responsibility #Career Planning #Basic Project Management #Basic Finance #Digital Literacy  Intro:  The main aim of Drop In is to provide alternative pathways into education and employment. The project aims to do this by enhancing the basic and transversal skills and competences of young people who have dropped out of the formal education system, (re)introducing them in informal and non-formal learning, based on an innovative, tailor-made capacity-building model, with the aim to ultimately facilitate their socio-economic (re)integration and employability. Fees:  Free. The “Drop In” project is funded by Erasmus+ KA2 under GRANT agreement:   2017-1-UK01-KA205-035400 Duration of the course: the estimated time of completion is 9 hours Certifications: Independently certified courses by self assessment testing.  Target audience:  Developed for students who left school and are looking for alternative career paths. You will not need any prior knowledge.  Last update: The last update was on November 2019  If you are experiencing any issues or have any suggestions please contact contact@iars.org.uk  Rating and feedback from former students: N/A

Learning outcomes

This course is divided into 9 different modules; each of which will help you to develop skills to enhance your socio-economic reintegration and employability.

• Module 1: Personal Development

This module mobilises new energies and motivates participants by increasing their confidence. In this module, participants will task themselves with a goal and identify the skills and qualities needed to achieve it. Then, they will be able to discover the resources they already have and to identify actions through which they can be acquired. The final output will be defining a realistic Action Plan to achieve the goal that was set. LEARNING OUTCOMES To set a simple map of your own resources that can be used to achieve the goal To learn how to set a goal to be achieved and to elaborate on an action plan To raise awareness about the need to define the situation, assess the personal resources that you have at your disposal and, eventually, ask for some help.

• MODULE 2: Critical Thinking

In this module, you will have the opportunity to learn about basic critical thinking, see examples of analytical thinking and try it yourself. You will also learn about the importance of problem solving in your everyday life and how to go about this process, which can help you maximise your productivity and be more efficient in the workplace.

• LEARNING OUTCOMES To understand and learn the different ways of analytical thinking To understand the importance of problem solving in a working context To gain insight into the benefits of critical thinking at a workplace and how to improve it.

 

• Module 3: Social Skills

In this module you will have the opportunity to learn about basic social skills, see examples of basic communication tactics, and read relatable stories. You will also learn about the significance of empathy in the workplace while interacting with coworkers and potential employers, which can increase chances of being employed or being more included in the workplace.

• LEARNING OUTCOMES To understand and learn the different ways of effective communication. To understand the importance of communicating empathy in a working context. To gain insight into the benefits of social skills at a workplace and how to improve them.

Module 4: Civic Responsibility Description: The Module on Civic Responsibility provides you with basic information about the important role that you are expected to play to make changes within your community for the greater good. This will further serve to widen the relationships among you and others. It also helps nurture your sense of duty and responsibility towards your family, community and country at large, through a shared understanding of the value of rights, duties and responsibilities.

• LEARNING OUTCOMES To learn to interact with your community and develop communication and negotiating skills, make decisions, identify needs and resources to support a cause etc. To develop a set of values, and sense of empowerment necessary to become an active citizen. To develop a sense of identity meaning direction and purpose in life.

• Module 5: Career Planning

The Module on Career Planning provides you with basic information about the importance of Job Search as the act of looking for employment and also the steps you have to follow to get the right job. This module explains what are the tools and how can you make use of them in order to achieve your goals regarding employment. It also helps you understand the importance and benefits of a job using your skills and personal experience. You will find advice and recommendations about interviews, CV writing, SM profile information.

• LEARNING OUTCOMES To learn how to career plan and realise your intentions and dreams To learn how to feel motivated and inspired To learn how to improve your job search whilst helping others

• Module 6: Basic Project Management

This Module includes some basic information for learners to plan a project and manage their time to maximise their production. Learners have the opportunity to go through a brief description of managing a basic project, read about the successful elements that a person should have in order to manage a project and the steps of planning a project. In addition, a basic example of a project plan will be offered and learners will try to create a sample of their own work. The module also includes a unit on time management, which presents the benefits for a person to have good time management skills and helps learners to avoid wasting time by prioritising their tasks and creating effective schedules for their activities.

• LEARNING OUTCOMES Following the completion of this module, learners should be able to: To define the basic steps for project management To create a basic project plan To identify the significance of time management and describe the process of time management To define at least 3 factors, which may lead to wasting time

• Module 7: Basic Finance

This module gives the individual a better knowledge of finance in order to comprehend economic policies, market function and personal finance. Learners are given the tools to manage their personal finances. This provides learners with the opportunity to organise their life better, as they can save resources and find a balance between their earnings and expenses. The module also includes a unit on financial planning which emphasizes that, a better knowledge and comprehension of economy and finance leads to a more effective planning and management of an individual’s personal finance.

• LEARNING OUTCOMES Following the completion of this module, learners should : To be aware of the basic financial terms and its functions To comprehend the basic functions of money and the banking system To understand the benefits of financial planning

• Module 8: Digital Literacy

This module provides learners with basic information on “Web Browsers” and the ways one can use them to access the Internet and search for a variety of sources and critically evaluate them. In addition, the Module incorporates the ways that people use to communicate with others on the internet, especially via social media. Social Media and other forms of interaction are presented in the Module and explained thoroughly in order for young people to choose ways of communicating and expand their opportunities of finding a job through various online means.

• LEARNING OUTCOMES To identify and use at least 2 Web Browsers To critically evaluate the online sources To identify file extensions To download, create an account for and use at least two different social media platforms.

• Module 9 - Enterprise

This module provides individuals with the opportunity to learn about the business/enterprise and identify the basic types and forms of business. Individuals will explore the term entrepreneurship, its definition, characteristics of a successful entrepreneur and what makes the term entrepreneurship very popular in modern business. The module also provides useful tips for young entrepreneurs so that they might become successful.

• LEARNING OUTCOMES To define enterprise and business To identify the basic business types and forms To learn about entrepreneurship and the most significant entrepreneurial skills

https://youtu.be/yxygeUyPK0khttp:// #GDPR  #Cybersecurity #Digital Safeguarding   #Business Models #Market Research #Finance for Non Financial People #TechforGood #Digital Skills and Remote Working #Productivity Tools  Objectives:  The EDEEY programme  is an EU funded  learning platform to support youth entrepreneurship. We offer six independently accredited courses that you can navigate at your own pace to meet your training needs and schedule.   Fees: Free. The project is co-funded under Erasmus+.  Certifications: Independently certified courses by self assessment testing.  Target audience:  Developed for students, entrepreneurs and professionals handling user data and  interested in learning about data privacy , cyber security, digital safeguarding and how to use digital tools to increase productivity and work remotely.  You will not need any prior knowledge.  Duration of the Course: This course is tailored to your educational needs and its duration varies. The short video lessons are for basic learning, the audio version is for intermediate learning and the interactive content on the slides is for advanced learning. Additional resources are also available in PDF format.  Last update: This course is under development. You can register your interest at www.edeey.eu. If you are experiencing any issues or have any suggestions please contact contact@iars.org.uk  Rating and feedback from former students: N/A Accreditation:   Independently certified courses by self assessment testing.  Feedback from former students: N/A

The learning outcomes 

Module I : GDPR 

• Understand the purpose of GDPR and the consequences of non compliance. 
• Learn about key principles and concepts including personal data, subject data access requests, controllers and processors, legitimate interests and consent. 
• Master the legal basis for processing data under GDPR,  with specific examples from marketing and the third sector. 
•  Explain policies and responsibilities within organisations
• Recognise data breaches and be aware of the required reporting process 

Module II: Cyber security 

• Understanding of the importance of cyber security and basic steps needed to mitigate risks 

Module III: Online risks and digital safeguarding 

• Recognising signs of online abuse, with special focus on young people, and signposting to appropriate support.
• Be knowledgeable of the main online safety concerns including: exposure to inappropriate content,  online grooming, impersonation and other online scams, violent radicalisation, digital footprints, social media and mental health & gambling and overspending.  

Module IV: Digital citizenship tools

• Be aware of the potential of online tools for organising for activism and civic participation,  focusing on online petitions. 

Module V:  Digital skills and remote working

• This module is optional and you won't be tested on the information provided. Increase online collaboration, productivity and enhance your remote work experience. Some tools won't be relevant to you, and you can simply skip those. By the end of this module should will:

• Understand what the digital divide is, be aware of initiatives to solve this and include tech for good, free training, corporate-led programmes, free/discounted software/ hardware  for not-for-profits, networking and support, government funded initiatives, etc. 
• Learn basic digital skills such as how to browse safely and ethically on the internet, working of office programmes, filling and storing documents, emailing effectively, scheduling meetings and video conferencing etc. 
• Explore benefits and risks of remote working, with focus on online solutions for customer service, accepting and processing payments, doing research and surveys,  brainstorming ideas and product development and hosting online events. 
•  Improve your productivity using a range of free and low-cost tools for automating  inventory, HR, finance & project management tasks. Focusing on CRMs software  to  nurture, and grow the relationships that matter most.
•  Understand the importance of data visualisation to identify trends and patterns that would be hard to notice in a spreadsheet and explore free and low cost tools to engage your audience while presenting your data.