Digital Application

Fundamentals
(DAF)
November 2024

“The ability to adapt and learn new digital skills is the currency of the future economy."
- Satya Nadella, CEO Microsoft

“Digital skilling isn't just about keeping up with technology; it's about empowering individuals to thrive in an increasingly
interconnected world."
- Tim Cook, CEO Apple Inc.
 Tech Skills on the Rise Across Industries
All industry verticals like Telecom, Healthcare, and even Oil & Gas are increasingly relying on tech solutions for areas like efficiency, cost
reduction, and innovation. This suggests tech proficiency is becoming essential for future-proofing careers across the board.

Businesses’ Top 10 Skills on the Rise

Source: WEF Future of Jobs Survey 2023

Increased Need for Digital Skills – Across Industry Verticals
All industries are undergoing digital transformation
Building Digital Application Awareness is the NEED OF THE HOUR (Target Audience: ~100M)

AI, Cybersecurity, and Big Data likely to create demand in

Significant increase in demand for digital skills in the both IT and non-IT sectors
Non-IT/ITeS Sector in the last few years
3D Printing, IoT and Connectivity may lead to demand in
Non-IT sectors (automotive and manufacturing)
 From awareness to foundational skills
Adaptabilit Improved productivity, decision- Enhanced job prospects
y to new making, problem-solving and and workplace relevance
tools analytical skills

Get started by Take

building awareness Foundation
through digital Courses to start
fluency pathways building a
across emerging skillset in
tech professional emerging tech
skills.
Certification
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nasscom assessment
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Register on assessment for Digital foundation course; on
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earn a certificate certificate!
 Non-STEM Students Embarking on a
DYNAMIC LEARNING JOURNEY
Basic
understanding
of Emerging
Technologies
(AI, BDA, Cloud,
Cyber, etc.)
Visual
Communication Content
and Creation
Presentation
For (Blogging,
digital BCom
BA
(Infographics, Non-STEM storytelling,
presentations, e- Students social media
mails, multimedia marketing)
content)

Enhanced
Research Career
Abilities Preparedness
(Use of search (Job market
LLB engines, reference increasingly
managers, reliant on
spreadsheet technology) BBA
management)
Skilling on DAF can help start the
DIGITAL SKILLING JOURNEY
 Topics Covered
(Non-STEM)
Cyber Security
AI/Gen AI
• Introduction to cyber threats,
• Use of gen AI tools such as data privacy and user data
ChatGPT for resume B.Co control to protect personal and
writing, presentation
building, and MS Excel m organizational data and follow
ethical practices
Cloud Computing
Big Data Analytics
Understand cloud storage
• Applications of BDA, data B.B. services (Drop Box, Google
visualization (graphs, charts, A Drive, One Drive) to
etc.) and business analysis leverage scalable resources
to enhance decision-making B.A./ and enhance data
and problem-solving skills in
a L.L.B AI Fluency
accessibility

data-driven world • Use AI/Gen AI tools to

generate text, audio, and
Collaboration & Teamwork images to enhance
• Learn about the importance of creativity and efficiency
Critical Thinking
collaboration & emotional Innovation & Design
intelligence to improve • Understand 5-why
technique, mind mapping,
Thinking
• Use design thinking
efficiency in achieving
common goals and Plan-Do-Study-Act methodologies & ideation
(PDSA) Model to analyze techniques for innovative
problem-solving
 DAF User Journey (1/2)

Begin your journey by enrolling into

the DAF course

Complete each section and pass the short

quiz to unlock the next one
 DAF User Journey (2/2)

After completing all sections, take the mock and final SSC
nasscom assessment

Score 50% or above in the assessment

to earn your certificate
 Journey Details
Module Sub-Module/Section Module Description Pathway/Topic
Artificial Intelligence Primer
Basic concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI), its applications, and emerging trends such as Applications of Artificial Intelligence
Generative AI. It includes hands-on experience with AI tools such as Jasper AI for writing, Introduction to Generative AI
Tome AI for presentations, and ChatGPT for Excel.
AI/Gen AI AI Writing Tool: Jasper AI
Using Gen AI Effectively: Resume Writing
Tome AI: Generative AI for Presentations
ChatGPT for Excel
An overview of BDA
Basics of getting started with data analysis and exploring its wide-ranging applications in Applications of Big Data Analytics
BDA various industries. It also focuses on the advantages of Big Data Visualization to
Technology understand essential tools to interpret and present data effectively.
Big Data Visualization: Advantages & Tools
An Overview of Cloud Computing
Basics of Cloud Computing, exploring its various applications and benefits across different Applications of Cloud Computing
Cloud sectors. You will learn how cloud services are used in design and simulation activities and
Cloud Computing for Design or Simulation Activities
understand the concept of Content as a Service (CaaS).
Content as a Service (CaaS)
An Overview of Cybersecurity
Basics of protecting digital information and understanding various types of cyber threats. Identify Cyber Threats
Cybersecurity It also explores the practical applications of cybersecurity in different industries and ways Applications of Cybersecurity
to safeguard personal information on social media platforms.
Reporting Platforms for Unsafe Online Behavior
Collaboration & Importance and Benefits of Collaboration and Teamwork
Importance of effective communication and emotional intelligence to build essential skills
Teamwork beyond technology.
Emotional Intelligence
Innovation and Design Understand different techniques used for effective innovation & design thinking.
Getting Started with Innovation & Design Thinking
Thinking Approaches and Techniques to Innovation & Design Thinking
Professional Skills
Build your critical thinking skills using different models. Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) Model
Critical Thinking
5-Why Method, Flowchart and Mindmap for Creative Problem Solving
Getting the Best out of Influencing & Negotiation
Influencing & Negotiation Importance of developing influencing and negotiation skills.
Utilizing Influencing & Negotiation to Enhance Individual Performance
Responsible AI
Applications of Responsible AI
AI transparency
Responsible AI Responsible AI AI ethics and principles/pillars of responsible AI. Trustworthy AI
Ethical Design Principles
Case Studies for Responsible AI
Global AI regulation
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