Description

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The Acceptable Internet Use eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of the appropriate, responsible and secure use of internet services within the workplace.

The course covers common risks associated with workplace internet use, appropriate online behaviour, organisational expectations and the importance of protecting business information and systems. It also considers how inappropriate or unsafe internet use can affect individuals and organisations and the responsibilities employees have when accessing online services for work purposes.

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Who Should Attend?

• Employees who use the internet as part of their work.
• Office and administrative personnel.
• Employees with access to workplace computers, laptops or mobile devices.
• Remote and hybrid workers.
• New starters requiring awareness of acceptable workplace internet use.
• Managers and supervisors responsible for promoting appropriate use of workplace technology.

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What You Will Learn

• What is meant by acceptable internet use.
• Employee responsibilities when using workplace internet services.
• Appropriate and inappropriate use of organisational internet access.
• Common online security risks and threats.
• The importance of protecting confidential and sensitive information.
• Safe and responsible browsing practices.
• Risks associated with downloading files or accessing inappropriate content.
• Appropriate use of workplace technology and online resources.
• The potential consequences of inappropriate internet use.
• The importance of following organisational policies and procedures.
• How responsible internet use contributes to workplace information security.

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Course Delivery

This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.

Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.

Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.

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Assessment

Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.

A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.

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Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.

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Course Duration

The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.

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