Youth Work in Digital Spaces and Places - Online Training [January]

This unit outlines the knowledge and skills needed for youth workers to engage young people through digital spaces and places. The course is perfect for youth work professionals in Wales who are looking to enhance their digital engagement skills.

please ensure you are available for all dates provided - Limited Availability

Course Details:

• Monday 12th January 2026 | 12pm-1pm (Online Introduction & Registration)
• Tuesday 13th January 2026 | 2pm-5pm
• Tuesday 20th January 2026 | 2pm-5pm
• Tuesday 3rd February 2026 | 2pm-5pm
• Tuesday 10th February 2026 | 2pm-5pm

Cost: Fully funded (Free of charge!) Please note you will be required to pay a deposit on completion of registration.

Participants will:

Understand Digital Communities:

• Identify different types of digital communities.
• Describe how digital communities are used by young people.

Explore the Impact of Digitalisation and Digital Transformation:

• Describe the role and purpose of youth work in the context of digital spaces and places.
• List how digitalisation impacts young people and the youth work sector.
• Reflect on their organisation’s purpose and policies related to working in digital spaces.

Apply Key Principles for Working in Digital Spaces and Places:

• Understand safeguarding practices for digital environments.
• Navigate ethical considerations when engaging with young people online.
• Promote non-formal education and informal learning in digital spaces.
• Tackle digital inequality and the digital divide through youth work practice.

Accreditation Details:Awarding Body: Agored CymruTitle: Youth Work in Digital Spaces and PlacesLevel: 2Credit: 2Lower age restriction:16

Unit (agored.cymru)

If you would like to discuss the course in more detail please contact: communications@youthcymru.org.uk

Please Note you must be living/ working in Wales