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5 Basic Digital Skills Every Woman Should Learn

  • Writer: Miranda Ubong
    Miranda Ubong
  • Oct 16
  • 2 min read

Whether you're a teacher, stay-at-home mum, HR executive, small business owner, or content creator, the world is digital now. Having these five simple tech skills will make you more valuable, and equipped in today’s world.


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1. Basic Spreadsheet Skills

Every woman should know how to use Excel or Google Sheets, for everyday life.

Use it to:

  • Track your spending

  • Organise your monthly schedule

  • Monitor job or client applications

  • Plan content calendars


Tip: Learn how to use basic formulas like =SUM and =AVERAGE, freeze header rows, and insert charts. You’ll thank yourself later.

If you can track it, you can manage it.


2. Professional Email Etiquette

Your emails are part of your personal brand, whether you’re applying for a job, sending an invoice, or confirming an appointment.

What to focus on:

  • A clear subject line

  • Polite, professional tone

  • Concise message with action points

  • Correct grammar and structure


Tip: Always re-read before hitting send. If emotional, draft and return later. Use Grammarly to help with tone.

People take you seriously when your writing is clear and professional.


3. Digital File Management

If you’re constantly searching for documents or photos, it's time to clean things up.

Why it matters:

  • Saves time

  • Reduces stress

  • Makes you more efficient at work and home


Tip: Use folders (by project or category), label files clearly (e.g., “CV_TheGoodlyWoman_2025”), and store everything in one cloud platform like Google Drive or Dropbox.

An organised digital space keeps your head clearer than you think.

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4. Online Safety Awareness

You don’t need to be techy to be digitally cautious. Your email, bank app, social accounts and files all live online. Protect them.

Start with:

  • Strong, unique passwords

  • Two-factor authentication

  • Avoid clicking suspicious links

  • Don’t overshare online


Tip: Use a password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password. And be slow to trust popups or DMs that feel off.

Your data is part of your dignity. Guard it.


5. Light AI Tool Use

Artificial Intelligence is not here to replace you, it’s here to help. You don’t need to master it. You just need to try it.

  • What you can use it for:

  • ChatGPT to write bios, CV blurbs, or captions

  • Canva AI to speed up designs

  • Grammarly AI for clearer writing

  • Otter.ai or Notion AI for meeting notes


Tip: Start with one tool and play. Use it like a smart assistant.

The woman who knows how to use AI works faster and thinks smarter.

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