Digital Skills training and credentialing
Current research indicates nearly 1 in 3 workers lack the foundational digital literacy skills now required for most jobs across all industries.
The Florida Ready to Work - Digital Skills solution features in-demand foundational technology skills including computer operations, internet browsing, creating and sharing digital documents, and using common digital communication and security tools. The training is alighted with state standards and the most prevalent technology skills as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET Content Model Framework, the nation's primary source of occupational data.
The solution includes five modules of free, online, self-paced digital skills training. The training is accessible from any computer or tablet any place, anytime.
A one-hour, online proctored assessment validates mastery of skills. Those who pass the assessment earn the Florida Ready to Work - Digital Skills Credential which is issued by the State of Florida and signed by the Governor.
Individuals who earn the Florida Ready to Work – Digital Skills Credential have mastered skills in five main areas:
- Computer Operations – teaches learners to identify and understand device types, parts of a computer, operating systems, common software applications, basic computer operations, and professional use of devices.
- Internet Browsing – teaches learners to identify and understand the internet and the World Wide Web, how to connect to the internet, browser basics and how to search the web, artificial intelligence (AI), and professional use of the internet.
- Digital Communications – teaches the methods of digital communication, email basics, video conferencing basics, instant messaging and text messaging, social media etiquette, artificial intelligence (AI), and professional use of digital communication tools.
- Digital Documents – teaches learners to identify and understand different types of digital documents used in the workplace, including word processing documents, spreadsheets, slide presentations, and online forms, as well as document sharing, collaboration, artificial intelligence (AI), and professional use of digital documents.
- Digital Security – teaches learners to identify and understand security policies and procedures, password security, privacy settings, security software, artificial intelligence (AI), and VPNs.
Employers and workforce stakeholders were consulted for feedback on the most current needs in the field for technology skills improvement. Earning the Florida Ready to Work – Digital Skills Credential allows learners and job seekers to show future employers that they have the basic technological skills to succeed in any occupation.

