About this course

Safety and Security

This course and its microcredential focus on building and validating essential digital awareness skills. You'll learn to:

• Recognize common digital threats and understand their real-world impacts
• Protect devices, accounts, and personal data using secure practices
• Navigate the web safely by managing privacy, permissions, and online agreements
• Develop healthy, responsible digital habits and critically evaluate online information

Each course in the Digital Literacy learning collection builds essential skills through videos, easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorials using real software, interactive exercises, problem-solving activities, and environmental tips—alongside more traditional formats like reading materials and quizzes.

You will learn how to:

• Identify digital security threats and understand their impact on individuals and organizations.
• Secure devices, networks, and accounts using best practices for passwords, updates, and privacy.
• Navigate online services safely by understanding tracking, privacy policies, and terms of use.
• Practice critical thinking, manage digital well-being, and make responsible choices online.

Certification

DL-00-D0x microcredential details:

• 28 questions, including single-select, multi-select, and dropdown or matching questions
• 40-minute time limit
• Passing score: 65%