Indispensable computer skills and how to learn them

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Word, Excel and, recently, ChatGPT... We can't really avoid them in the workplace anymore. It can be difficult to navigate this constantly changing world. How do you keep up? And how can you make sure your skills are completely up-to-date so that you can work successfully?

Steeds meer zaken gaan digitaal: privé én op de werkvloer. Als je moeite hebt met het gebruiken van een computer, kan dat je op meerdere vlakken beperken.

Zonder goede computervaardigheden kun je belangrijke informatie missen, word je sneller afhankelijk van anderen én loop je kansen mis op het gebied van werk en ontwikkeling.

Computervaardigheden aanleren

Of je nou nauwelijks een computer gebruikt of een IT-expert bent, je computervaardigheden verbeteren is voor iedereen nuttig. Iemand die veel weet over computers weet misschien sneller wat hij of zij nog verder kan leren. Heb je wat minder verstand van computers? Dan kan het lastig zijn om te weten wat je precies moet leren en waar je moet beginnen.

De basis

Op websites zoals www.oefenen.nl kun je gratis en op eigen tempo oefenen met de basis van computervaardigheden. Zo kun je zelf stappen zetten om zekerder te worden in het gebruik van je computer.

Microsoft Office 365

Heb je een kantoorbaan? Dan kun je eigenlijk niet meer om de tools van Microsoft heen. Al meer dan 20 jaar eigenlijk dé standaard op de werkvloer. Denk bij Microsoft 365 aan Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, maar ook bijvoorbeeld Teams of het nieuwe Copilot.

Microsoft Office is tegenwoordig een compleet ecosysteem waarin samenwerken, plannen, analyseren en communiceren slimmer en veiliger gaat.

Hoewel deze tools niet meer weg te denken zijn op de werkvloer, kan het lastig zijn om je wegwijs te maken wanneer je hiermee nog geen ervaring hebt. Wil je aan de slag met deze tools, maar weet je niet zo goed waarmee je moet beginnen?

Kijk eerst eens naar de training van Microsoft zelf. Binnen een paar klikken gratis te volgen via de website van Microsoft.

Wil je wat meer de verdieping in en graag wat persoonlijke begeleiding bij jouw leertraject? Op Springest vind je een overzicht van 400+ cursussen die je kunt volgen. De basis, maar ook verdiepende cursussen over bijvoorbeeld Excel.

Google Docs (Workspace)

Een veel gebruikt alternatief voor Microsoft Office is de ‘Workspace’ van Google. Een gratis dienstverlening van Google bestaande uit Documenten, Spreadsheets, Gmail, Google Meet en meer. Deze tools zijn iets meer gericht op de kleinere bedrijven. Hoewel deze tools vergelijkbaar zijn met die van Office, zijn er toch een paar belangrijke verschillen.

Ook Google heeft haar eigen platform waar je gratis trainingen kunt volgen om wegwijs te worden in de ‘Workspace’.

Vooreen uitgebreidere cursus kun je een kijkje nemen op dit overzicht van Springest.

ChatGPT en andere AI-tools

Nieuw op de werkvloer; AI.

Met één prompt de computer een tekst laten schrijven? Je werk laten controleren? Of met geweldige nieuwe ideeën komen, waar je zelf nóóit op gekomen was?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is in slechts een paar maanden tijd uitgegroeid tot iedereens persoonlijke assistent.

Hoe word je wegwijs in deze nieuwe wereld? Met ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude en nog wel honderden andere AI-tools kan het lastig zijn om te bepalen welke tool je het beste voor jouw situatie kunt gebruiken. Er zijn al meerdere goede trainingen en cursussen die jouw verder kunnen helpen op het gebied van AI. En je zal verbaasd zijn over hoeveel een goede prompt (de tekst die je zelf invoert) voor jou kan betekenen.

LinkedIn is dé manier om jouw carrière een boost te geven. Door online je persoonlijke cv op te bouwen laat je eenvoudig aan bedrijven zien waar je ervaring in hebt en wat voor scholing je hebt gevolgd. Meer dan 8 miljoen Nederlanders maken tegenwoordig gebruik van LinkedIn. Het is dus niet alleen een handig platform om een (nieuwe) baan te vinden, maar ook om te netwerken met (toekomstige) collega’s, vrienden en mensen met een soortgelijke baan als jij.

Wil jij weten hoe LinkedIn werkt en hoe je jouw persoonlijke profiel kunt verbeteren? Kijk voor alle LinkedIn-trainingen en -cursussen op Springest.

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Indispensable computer skills and how to learn them

Table of contents

Computervaardigheden aanleren

De basis

Microsoft Office 365

Google Docs (Workspace)

ChatGPT en andere AI-tools

LinkedIn

Vergoed jouw cursus met de Scholingsvoucher van Doorzaam

Sign up for Indispensable computer skills and how to learn them

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I want to be on the waiting list

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Stories of temporary workers living their dreams

You want to take a course! What is the best reimbursement to apply for?

Animation: the Opportunity Budget for temporary workers

Watch: What compensation from Doorzaam means for these temporary workers

Working in industry: do you keep everything running smoothly?

How Thys took his career a step further thanks to Doorzaam

2025: Continuing to grow together as a temporary worker

With the compensation from Doorzaam, Tony grew to become a foreman.

How Frank can continue to participate with help from Doorzaam

Working in logistics: indispensable and full of opportunities

How Diana increased her technical knowledge with the help of Doorzaam

Ready to work on yourself, your future or your job prospects?

Find out within 1 minute which budget is best for you.

Grow in your work and increase your job opportunities.