Blueprint Basic Digital Literacy Certificate

Students build practical digital skills that are required in most entry-level office and technology-supported roles, including:

Computer Fundamentals Basic computer terminology and navigation, understanding hardware components, using a mouse and keyboard effectively, creating and managing files and folders, and working with common computer commands including Save, Save As, Print, Open, Rename, Copy, Paste, and Delete.

Internet and Email Web browser navigation, using search engines effectively, evaluating online information, creating and managing an email account, composing professional messages, managing an inbox, and understanding email etiquette for workplace communication.

Video Conferencing Setting up and using Zoom and similar video conferencing tools, managing audio and video settings, screen sharing, and participating in virtual meetings professionally.

Microsoft Word Creating, editing, formatting, saving, and printing documents. Text formatting, paragraph alignment, inserting images, and producing basic professional documents including letters, memos, and resumes.

Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet basics: entering data, basic formatting, simple formulas, and understanding how spreadsheets organize information. Producing basic reports and lists.

Microsoft PowerPoint Creating a simple presentation, adding text and images to slides, applying basic design themes, and delivering a presentation.

Microsoft Outlook Email management, composing and responding to messages, managing contacts, using the calendar to schedule appointments, and organizing tasks.

Google Workspace Introduction Overview of Google tools including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Google Calendar. Understanding how cloud-based tools differ from desktop applications.

Capstone Project and Career Preparation Students complete a real-world administrative project that applies skills from across the entire program. The project is reviewed by your instructor. The program concludes with individualized career coaching, resume development, LinkedIn basics, and job search guidance.

The one-on-one format of this program allows instruction to be adapted to each student’s individual learning needs. Accommodations can be provided for students with physical, cognitive, sensory, or learning disabilities. DWC’s team works directly with students and with referring agencies (including DVR counselors) to understand what accommodations are needed and to ensure the learning environment is supportive and accessible.

If you have specific accessibility needs, discuss them with the admissions team during enrollment. The earlier DWC knows what you need, the better the team can prepare.

Career Outcomes and Salary Data

The Blueprint program prepares students for entry-level roles that require basic digital literacy: office clerk, receptionist, data entry clerk, customer service representative, administrative aide, and other positions where computer use, email, and document management are part of daily work. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects approximately 282,400 openings per year for general office clerks through 2034, and the broader office and administrative support category projects roughly 2 million openings per year across all roles.

For many Blueprint graduates, the most important outcome is not a specific job title but the removal of a barrier. The inability to use a computer confidently is a barrier to employment, a barrier to further training, and a barrier to participation in an increasingly digital world. This program removes it. What comes next depends on the student: some move into employment immediately, some continue into DWC’s Business Administration or other certificate programs, and some use their new skills to support a job search that was not possible before.

Paying for This Program

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) Funding

The Blueprint program is commonly attended by students whose training is funded through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). DVR provides funding for eligible individuals with disabilities who are working toward employment. If you are already working with a DVR counselor, they can contact DWC directly to initiate enrollment. DWC’s admissions team works closely with DVR counselors to provide all required documentation, coordinate scheduling, and report on student progress throughout the program.

If you think you may be eligible for DVR services but do not yet have a counselor, contact your state’s Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to start the process. DWC can provide information about the program to support your application.

WIOA Workforce Funding

The Blueprint program is also eligible for WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) funding through local American Job Centers. WIOA eligibility is determined individually based on employment status and income level. DWC provides case managers with full program documentation including learning objectives, tuition costs, schedule, credential documentation, and labor market alignment data.

State-specific WIOA guidance is available for Colorado, Utah, Oregon, Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois.

Other Funding Options

For students paying out of pocket, DWC partners with Climb Credit for student-friendly tuition loans. DWC scholarships may be available on a limited basis for private instruction programs; contact the admissions team for current availability.

DWC can provide case managers with program descriptions and learning objectives, tuition costs and itemized fees, program duration and schedule, credential documentation, labor market alignment data, and performance outcomes data. Contact our team directly if your case manager has specific documentation requirements.