Digital competence (4cr)
Course unit code: DIG0004A25S
General information
- Credits
- 4 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
Objective
Students  
•	know the strategies and megatrends of digitalisation and understand the possibilities of AI in social work 
•	know the key digital services in social work and how they meet the needs of customers 
•	know how to apply professional interaction and guidance skills in digital operating environments  
•	know how to take into account legislation and ethical principles in digital services in social work   
•	know how to develop their digital competence
                    
Content
•	social development of digitalisation  
•	digital inclusion and supporting the digital inclusion of vulnerable persons 
•	digital services, guidance and support as well as user-oriented service assessment  
•	ethical principles   
•	relevant legislation, including data protection and accessibility  
•	using AI to support social work
                    
Further information
AHOT 8/2025: 
Diakin AHOT-ohjeet ja käytännöt.