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ICDL - ICDL GlobalICDL - ICDL Global English Français Español 中文 (中国) Português 日本語 Nederlands About us Programmes Individuals Schools Universities Training Providers Employers Partnerships Test Centres ICDL ICDL Foundation is a global social enterprise committed to raising standards of digital competence in the workforce, education and society. ICDL certification is now available in more than 100 countries, across our network of more than 20,000 testing centres, delivering more than 70 million ICDL certification tests to more than 17 million people worldwide. Read more Recognitions & references ICDL is mapped to frameworks, endorsed by governments and industry associations, adopted by academic institutions and public and private sector employers around the world. ICDL in your region Find out about ICDL in your region and locate a Test Centre near you ICDL Events and Competitions ICDL organizes global events and student-focused initiatives like the National Digital Explorer and The Digital Challenge to promote digital literacy and skill development, fostering the next generation of digitally adept professionals worldwide. ICDL Programmes ICDL CORE Core digital skills for employability and productivity ICDL PROFESSIONAL Professional digital skills for occupational effectiveness ICDL DIGITAL STUDENT Digital skills to design and develop, share and protect ICDL DIGITAL CITIZEN Digital skills to access, engage and build computer confidence Featured News See all posts Digital Focus Joins ICDL as Accredited Test Centre in Thailand and Celebrates Successful Launch of Initial Staff Training and Certification  10th April 2025 Digital Focus Co., Ltd. has officially joined ICDL as an Accredited Test Centre (ATC) in Thailand. The appointment was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signifying a shared commitment to enhancing digital literacy and driving workforce transformation across the country. Digital Focus will begin offering the internationally recognised ICDL digital skills certification programmes to students, educators, and industry professionals across Thailand’s education and corporate sectors. Read more National Digital Explorer 2025: Shaping Singapore’s Future-Ready Students with Essential Digital Skills  27th March 2025 Since its inception, NDE has garnered significant support from schools and parents across Singapore. To date, over 38,000 students have actively engaged in the programme, underscoring the growing importance of acquiring internationally recognised digital certification for education and career preparation. More than 100 schools from primary, secondary, and junior college levels have joined the programme. Read more Malaysian Scholars Empowered with ICDL Digital Marketing through Peneraju Tunas BRIDGE Karisma Programme 21st March 2025 The programme brings together 150 scholars from 21 universities across Malaysia, representing both public and private institutions. Its aim is to bridge the gap between academic education and in-demand industry competencies, by providing students with the necessary skills for success in today’s digital economy. Through interactive workshops and hands-on training sessions, the scholars gained valuable experience which prepares them for a digital workforce. Read more Empowering Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Mongolia with Digital Literacy  13th March 2025 In a significant step towards bridging the digital divide, the Digital Inclusion through Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Empowerment project has successfully equipped staff of CSOs in Mongolia with essential digital literacy skills to enhance digital security, resilience, and impact. Funded by the European Union and implemented by Faro Foundation Mongolia in partnership with People in Need Mongolia, the project focuses on strengthening CSOs in peri-urban areas of Ulaanbaatar and Umnugovi. Read more Retraining for a New Career? Digital Skills Are the Key to Success 10th March 2025 In today’s workplace, employers expect proficiency in key digital competencies, from document creation and data analysis to cyber security and online collaboration. This is where ICDL CORE can help. ICDL CORE provides career changers with practical, industry-relevant digital skills, making the transition into a new role smoother and more accessible. Whether you’re stepping into administration, … Read more Advancing Digital Skills: The Launch of ICDL Robotics in Hungary 27th February 2025 The ICDL Robotics module was officially launched in Hungary at the highly successful Digital Competence Development Conference in October last year. The event organized and held by the Neumann Society in its History of Informatics Exhibition, Szeged, placed a special emphasis on robotics, particularly the launch of the ICDL Robotics module, which is based on … Read more ICDL-Port2: Presentation at the Specialist Conference “Mein Bildungsraum” 27th February 2025 As the official certification body for ICDL in Germany, DLGI sets standards in digital qualification. With 2.5 million graduates and a strong presence in schools, ICDL has long been an established certification. By linking to “Mein Bildungsraum”, learners can seamlessly incorporate their certificates into their educational records – a significant advantage when starting their careers. Smarter Learning with AI and Interactive Modules The ICDL-Port2 … Read more Kickstart Your Career: Why Digital Skills Matter for School Leavers 18th February 2025 Explore how ICDL CORE equips school leavers with essential digital skills that employers value, helping them stand out in the competitive job market. The transition from school to the workplace can be challenging, with employers increasingly seeking candidates with strong workplace digital skills. In fact, research suggests that 90% of jobs now require some level … Read more Featured Videos See all videos How to use, share and verify your ICDL Digital Badges and Certificates 9 July 2024 Watch video How does ICDL Work? 9 May 2024 Watch video How does ICDL work? (Infographic) 29 April 2024 Watch video ICDL Insights for candidates 26 September 2023 Digital understanding for business managers. Watch video ICDL eLearning 22 September 2022 Watch video Teamwork 13 January 2021 Develop the skills needed to work effectively in a team using collaborative tools and platforms. Watch video Featured Events See all events ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2025 The ICDL Asia Digital Challenge is an annual competition designed for students across the Asia-Pacific region who are eager to showcase their digital skills in today’s fast-evolving digital economy. Since its inception in 2017, the competition has received overwhelming support, with over 39,000 students, 700 schools, and participants from 18 countries to date. Focused on practical digital competencies, the competition equips students with essential skills relevant to their education, further studies, and future careers. With an emphasis on the global digital economy, participants will engage with emerging technologies, digital design, and essential office application tools, preparing them for real-world challenges. Find out more Singapore National Digital Explorer 2025 Singapore National Digital Explorer (NDE) is a nationwide digital literacy initiative designed to empower Singapore students to learn real-world skills that enable them to think critically and be more productive learners. Aligned to the latest Ministry of Education, Singapore’s EdTech Plan, this Student-Initiated Learning (SIL) initiative will focus on equipping students with key skills and knowledge on the effective use of office productivity tools, online collaboration and emerging technologies.  Find out more ICDL AFRICA ANNUAL FORUM 2024 Background: Welcome to the ICDL Africa 2024 Forum on "Empowering Tomorrow's Innovators: Nurturing Digital Skills for a Thriving Digital Economy in Africa." This forum aims to bring together stakeholders from various sectors across Africa to discuss and strategize on how to equip the youth with essential digital skills to drive innovation and economic growth in Africa. In the wake of Africa's technological surge, the Forum will explore the potential of robust innovation ecosystems in leveraging digital skills for sustainable economic and social development focusing on entrepreneurship, startup culture, and the pivotal role of digital skills, the forum seeks to address critical issues shaping Africa's digital future. This year's forum will shine a spotlight on the Kenyan context, highlighting the government's successful initiatives in nurturing digital skills to drive a thriving digital economy. As a significant milestone, we will be proud to graduate over 5000 digital ambassadors under the Kenya National Youth Service who will play a pivotal role in training and empowering citizens across the nation. Join us as we celebrate these achievements and explore how such impactful strategies can pave the way for sustainable growth and innovation in Africa as we also create employment for our youth in the digital space. Find out more ICDL Asia Digital Literacy Day 2024 ICDL Asia Digital Literacy Day 2024 is a regional event conducted annually to promote the importance of digital literacy. It also serves as a platform for academic leaders, industry experts and training providers to share key industry trends and best practices of digital skills and digital learning in Asia. Themed “Enhancing Digital Skills for AI Driven Transformation”, this event will be joined by industry experts, civil servants, academic leaders and training providers. This year the ICDL Asia Digital Literacy Day 2024 will be hosted at renowned Multimedia University and Universiti Malaya in Malaysia. During Digital Literacy Day 2024, we will also take the opportunity to announce the winners of our ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2024, ICDL Asia Digital Educators' Award 2024 and ICDL Asia Partner Awards 2024. Find out more Testimonials See all testimonials... References & Endorsements See all... Temasek Polytechnic Singapore Singapore In July 2020, ICDL Asia welcomed Temasek Polytechnic (TP) as the first Singapore-based Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) to offer ICDL certification to its students. As of December 2021, more than 1,400 TP students benefitted from studying at least one ICDL modules since its implementation. Read More Digital skills for jobseekers in Spain EuropeICDL EuropeSpain The ICDL programme is used in two municipalities in Spain for the digital skills training and certification of unemployed people. Read More Philippines Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Philippines DICT officially launched the ICDL Programme in the Philippines in 2015. DICT recognises ICDL and its certification programme in the Republic of the Philippines. Read More SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Singapore ICDL Asia has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), the former name was Singapore’s Workforce Development Agency) to align Singapore’s national Employability Skills (ES) ICT modules with ICDL standards. Up to 95% of funding is provided by SSG to the candidates who are citizens and permanent residents of the country. By … Read More Introducing ICDL Insights Short modules for business managers who are not IT professionals, which provide conceptual understanding of trending and emerging technology Find out more ICDL for Academic Institutions ICDL for Educators and Employers Empowering students with the digital skills needed for school, college, and preparing for the workplace ICDL CORE Core digital skills for employability and productivity. Read more Retraining for a New Career? Digital Skills Are the Key to Success 10th March 2025 In today’s workplace, employers expect proficiency in key digital competencies, from document creation and data analysis to cyber security and online collaboration. This is where ICDL CORE can help. ICDL CORE provides career changers with practical, industry-relevant digital skills, making the transition into a new role smoother and more accessible. Whether you’re stepping into administration, … Read More Kickstart Your Career: Why Digital Skills Matter for School Leavers 18th February 2025 Explore how ICDL CORE equips school leavers with essential digital skills that employers value, helping them stand out in the competitive job market. The transition from school to the workplace can be challenging, with employers increasingly seeking candidates with strong workplace digital skills. In fact, research suggests that 90% of jobs now require some level … Read More Introducing ICDL Core 10th February 2025 Introducing ICDL CORE: Empowering Digital Literacy for Employability and Productivity We are excited to announce the launch of ICDL CORE, our latest certification program designed to equip learners with fundamental digital competencies essential in today’s technology-driven world. The Importance of Digital Skills in Today’s World In today’s digital-first landscape, possessing essential digital skills is no … Read More Unlock Your Potential with ICDL CORE Certification 4th February 2025 The ICDL CORE Certification is a globally recognised programme designed to empower individuals with essential digital skills, ensuring they are ready to meet the demands of the evolving digital landscape. Whether you’re a professional looking to upskill, or someone re-entering education, ICDL CORE provides the foundation needed to thrive in the digital age. An Overview … Read More SPECTO COLLABORATES WITH UNICEF TO DELIVER ICDL MODULES TO THE YOUTH 9th August 2023 Specto, the body responsible for ICDL implementation in Jordan, recently collaborated with UNICEF to deliver digital skills to the refugees throughout the country. As part of the project, Specto oversaw the accreditation of a series of educational centres, providing ICDL training and testing to the trainers. One of UNICEF’s primary goals is to build a … Read More Nairobi County Becomes an ATC for ICDL Africa, Digitally Building the Workforce  17th July 2023 Bridging the Digital Divide in Nairobi County Through ICDL Certification  Nairobi County, the vibrant capital of Kenya, has taken a significant stride towards digital empowerment. In a colorful ceremony held at the Stanley Hotel on July 14th, the County Government of Nairobi received the ICDL ATC certificate, marking a new dawn for the region. County … Read More AIMS Teacher Program Graduates 420 Teachers in ICDL  28th March 2023 On March 26, 2023, AIMS Rwanda through the Teacher Training program, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation and Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB), hosted the 3rd Edition Teacher Awards in Kigali. The teacher award seeks to celebrate teachers across for their relentless hard work in their profession. As part of the award ceremony, included cerebration of … Read More ICDL CELEBRATES 17 MILLION CANDIDATES WORLDWIDE: EMPOWERING DIGITAL COMPETENCE IN THE WORKFORCE, EDUCATION AND SOCIETY 23rd March 2023 ICDL has recently marked a significant milestone in our mission to raise digital competency standards through the development, promotion, and delivery of quality certification programmes worldwide. With over two decades of experience, ICDL has successfully delivered our certification programmes to over 17 million candidates across more than 100 countries in the world.  The ICDL 17 … Read More In focus: computing in education across Europe 29th November 2022 ICDL has long understood the importance of computational skills in education. ICDL believes that computing skills and digital literacy skills are essential elements of digital competence. Coding, computing, and computational thinking are terms that currently dominate the debate on digital skills development in Europe and worldwide. This is influenced by the rising demand of ICT … Read More ICDL Asia listed as a Reskilling Partner of the Japan Reskilling Consortium 22nd November 2022 We are pleased to annouce that ICDL Asia has been listed as one of the Japan Reskilling Consortium’s reskilling partners! Launched by the Japan government, the Japan Reskilling Consortium offers a wide range of reskilling programmes to support individuals to learn new digital skills, creating new opportunities for employment. To learn more about ICDL Asia’s … Read More ICDL Africa team visit to Nigeria 21st November 2022 In the month of October 2022, the ICDL Foundation CEO, ICDL Africa General Manager and Regional Manager visited the Nigerian Market for market overview and strategic meetings with stakeholders towards the promotion of ICDL in Nigeria. Prior to their arrival, the Nigerian team had earmarked major stakeholders for them to meet with.  The Nigerian team, … Read More ICDL sparks an interest that takes you places 10th November 2022 Over this past summer, a group of students from Dublin represented Ireland at the First Lego League competition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They returned home with the Breakthrough Award in recognition of their achievements. The team of students was made up of Claire, Karina, Cara and Monica, who met each other through the Girl … Read More Ukrainian refugees improving their English and integrating into community with ICDL 22nd September 2022 Five refugees fleeing the conflict in Ukraine have all passed an ICDL course in the midlands of Ireland. Tipperary ETB received a referral to help a group of Ukrainians improve their English language skills to help them integrate into the local community. This group of learners expressed an interest in IT and built on their … Read More Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne uses ICDL for community outreach project 31st August 2022 Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne received a special mention in the ICDL Schools competition earlier this year. The school offers students a grounding in ICDL modules to develop digital skills that will help them in other classes at school. Students typically study six modules as part of the ICDL Academic Profile Pack from the ICDL Workforce programme, … Read More How to use diagnostic tests to help candidates succeed 26th August 2022 All ICDL Profile Packs and Module packs include online practice tests called diagnostic tests to help diagnose what digital skills areas your class need to work on. What is an ICDL diagnostic test? An ICDL diagnostic test is a kind of practice or mock assessment of skills for a specific ICDL module. It covers the … Read More Ireland ranks fifth in the 2022 Digital Economy and Society Index 4th August 2022 The annual Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI), published by the European Commission, has been released. Ireland ranks fifth in this year’s index, with an average yearly growth of the DESI score of 8.5%. Ireland ranks most strongly in the human capital dimension as well as digital public services. DESI ranks the countries of the … Read More Over 80% of workers looking to improve their digital skills 7th June 2022 Recent research from Salesforce has shown that only 32% of Irish workers are confident that they have the skills they need for the digital workplace, but that the vast majority are planning to upskill in this area. The top workplace digital skills for employees in Ireland are skills to use collaborative technology, digital administrative skills, … Read More ICDL Ireland launches ATC competition 26th April 2022 ICDL Ireland would like to highlight and celebrate the achievements of ICDL test centres across Ireland with a new competition. If you run ICDL in your centre you can be in with a chance of winning a GoPro HERO10 5K action camera by entering below. During these past two years, test centres, trainers, tutors and … Read More ISBAT University Gears up Digital Skilling and Certification 22nd April 2022 ISBAT University one of the top digital hub universities located in the heart of Kampala City-Uganda has geared up efforts to train and certify students and the work force using ICDL. While speaking to Dan Muhenda, the ICDL Market Development Executive in Uganda, Mr. Hareesh  Kumar, emphasized the need for all students and the workforce … Read More ICDL Accreditation by Kenya National Qualifications Authority 20th April 2022 On Monday, 5 April 2022, ICDL was awarded an accreditation certificate by the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) during a ceremony held at Sankara, Nairobi, Kenya. This auspicious event was graced by the Guest of Honor Ms. Maureen Mbaka (Chief Administrative Secretary, Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs), Dr. Juma Mukhwana (Director General/CEO, KNQA), … Read More ICDL Ireland launches schools competition 4th April 2022 ICDL Ireland would like to highlight and celebrate the achievements of ICDL schools across Ireland with a new competition. If you run ICDL in your school you can be in with a chance of winning a GoPro HERO10 5K action camera by entering below. During these past two years, schools, teachers and students have shown … Read More Give your students the edge with ICDL digital skills certification 4th April 2022 Did you know that one in three 13-14 year olds don’t have even the most basic digital skills? With digital skills featuring in over 80% of job vacancies, learning how to use technology safely and proficiently is vital for students. We’ve put together a presentation to help schools showcase to students and parents how schools can succeed with ICDL. Many Irish … Read More Scoil Mhuire uses ICDL for successful project work and to prepare students for working life 31st March 2022 This year we’d like to showcase your stories. Schools across the country have faced unprecendented challenges in dealing with the pandemic. ICDL schools have continued to worked hard to give their students the skills they need to learn remotely and succeed at their studies and each have a story to tell. One of our ICDL … Read More ICDL TTT Programme at Kenyatta University 17th March 2022 ICDL Africa team started a Train-the-Trainer Programme at the Kenyatta University on 9th March 2022. The Programme ran for 3 days within which a total of 9 trainers from the university were equipped with skills on how to deliver effective ICDL training to their learners. The Programme was conducted virtually with 7 of the trainers … Read More Digital skills gaps a global problem, report finds 16th March 2022 Skills gaps are a global problem according to a new report from Coursera, an online learning platform. The 2021 Industry Skills report highlights that skill gaps are an issue across all global regions and essentially all jobs. Critical skills needed by companies include cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analysis and software development. By 2025, studies show that 149 … Read More New ICDL ATC: New Life Leadership Academy – Rwanda 11th March 2022 ICDL Africa is delighted to welcome New Life Leadership Academy to join us as our newest Accredited Test Centre (ATC) in Bugesera, Rwanda. New Life Leadership Academy is an outreach of Africa New Life uniquely set apart to offer Christ- centered education aimed at developing Christian character and Christian leadership.  They offer the Accelerated Christian … Read More BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania Joins ICDL Africa 28th February 2022 Brac Maendeleo Tanzania has joined ICDL Africa to offer ICDL trainings to secondary school students in Tanzania under the project dubbed “Skills for their future” which is aimed at equipping youths in public schools with ICT skills to prepare them for the fourth industrial revolution. BRAC is an organization that implements various projects aimed at … Read More Kenya National Qualifications Authority Accredits ICDL Certification. 2nd February 2022 The Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) was set up in 2015 as set out in the Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQF) act no. 22 of 2014 (and KNQF Regulations, 2018) to help coordinate and harmonize the various levels of education; and to create a database of all qualifications in the country. The KNQF that the … Read More ICDL Exhibition at Kenyatta University. 28th January 2022 On Thursday 28th January 2022, ICDL Africa participated in a Career Day exhibition at an ATC, Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya, The event was organised by The Directorate of Career Development and Mentoring Programmes (CDMP) in conjunction with Kenyatta university students’ Association (KUSA). The event theme was “Dynamic World: Creativity, Innovation and Technology as the Main Skills … Read More ICDL Data Protection Launch in Thailand 18th January 2022 With more and more activities and transactions going digital, a growing number of workers find themselves handling sensitive personal data. In this digital age, it is more important than ever that the people working with personal data have the skills to do so securely and legally. In collaboration with Digital Council of Thailand (DCT), ICDL … Read More Top 10 Most In-Demand ICDL Certifications in Asia 11th January 2022 As the world’s leading computer skills certification, ICDL has delivered our certification programmes to over 16 million people in over 100 countries. Our programmes are designed to meet the needs of the competitive modern workplace, and our certifications are recognised internationally and sought after by employers across the globe. ICDL Workforce and ICDL Professional programmes … Read More The Central Bank of Rwanda holds a Graduation Ceremony. 23rd December 2021 On Tuesday 21st December, 2021, the Central Bank of Rwanda held it’s graduation ceremony with 14 graduates who received ICDL certificates. The ceremony was graced with BNR staff including the Executive Director, the HR department and the general staff. In partnership with the Central Bank, ICDL Africa had conducted a Pilot Assessment in Digital Skills … Read More Young women take ICDL tests in Naryn, the beautiful high-mountainous region of Kyrgyzstan 5th November 2021 In Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, a group of young female students will be embarking on an exciting digital learning journey with ICDL Asia and the University of Central Asia (UCA). The School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPCE) of UCA has enrolled 24 young women of Madrasah school in Naryn to participate in the ICDL Workforce programme. … Read More Creating the Future: Computing in Education 12th October 2021 This week marks EU Code Week, running across Europe from 9 to 24 October 2021. This past year has shown the importance of digital skills for all, particularly secondary students who have had to adapt to online learning during school closures across Europe. Many students lack the digital skills they need to thrive in their … Read More Rwanda Management Institute trains 30 TVET staff from all 30 Districts in Rwanda. 7th October 2021 On August 17th, 2021, Dr. MULINDAHABI Charline with other senior officials from Rwanda TVET Board (RTB) and GIZ-Rwanda officially opened a 17-day training of International Certification in Digital Literacy (ICDL) that brought together 30 TVET staff from all districts at RMI Murambi campus. Dr. MULINDAHABI welcomed the training participants at RMI and urged them to … Read More Meru University of Science and Technology Joins ICDL. 24th September 2021 Meru University of Science and Technology is a public university in Tigania West Constituency Meru.  The Vision of the University is to be a world-class University of excellence in Science and Technology.  In pursuit of its mission to provide Quality University education, training, and research in Science, Technology, and Innovation, the University has successfully implemented the Quality … Read More DARUSSALAM COMPUTERS LTD JOINS ICDL. 20th September 2021 DARUSSALAM Computers Ltd. is a consultancy services firm on ICT (Information Communication Technology) training, integration and solutions. DARUSSALAM Computers focuses on both large & small scale telecommunications and network infrastructure, applications and services which are designed, deployed and supported by our highly skilled technical and management team in Nigeria. These solutions are created from best-of-breed, … Read More NEW ICDL ATC :Enugu State Tech Hub 15th September 2021 Enugu State Tech Hub and Youths Innovation Center is an Initiative of Enugu State Government through the leadership of His Excellency Rt. Hon. Dr. Ifeanyi Lawrence Ugwuanyi, the Executive governor of Enugu state under the supervision of Enugu State Ministry of Science and Technology to bring technology down to the grassroot of Ndi Enugu. This … Read More A complete digital skills solution for schools 14th September 2021 This past 18 months has shown the importance of digital skills for all students. So if you are looking for an all-inclusive package to certify your students in the skills and confidence to use technology, ICDL can help. ICDL offers certification in your choice of 25 subjects covering all aspects of digital competence, from presentations to … Read More The advantages of eLearning 9th September 2021 With the brand new ICDL Profile Packs, your learners are now automatically given access to eLearning across most ICDL modules. But what can eLearning offer your learners alongside their classroom training? A chance to go over topics eLearning offers learners a chance to progress at their own pace. It offers a way of catching up … Read More University of Tourism, Technology and Business Studies (UTB) 8TH Graduation 6th September 2021 ICDL was made compulsory to all candidates graduating from UTB since 2018. During the UTB graduation, class of 2019 – 2020, over 1500 candidates graduated in ICDL programes. Prof. DR calixte Kabera thanked ICDL for the partnership and encouraged the good relationship as they both aim at graduating candidates ready for the workforce. There was … Read More Lonadek Global Services collaborates with The Lagos State Science Research & Innovation Council to train in ICDL Programs. 6th September 2021 Lonadek Global Services (www.lonadek.com) is a multi-award-winning, woman-owned, ISO:9001:2015 certified Engineering Technology and Information Management Company.   Lonadek partners with ICDL to deliver Computer Literacy and Digital Skills Training as part of its corporate objective of empowering STEM/TECH talents to deliver state-of-the-art technologies and Innovative Solutions.  As an ICDL partner in Africa, Lonadek recently collaborated … Read More Life International Christian Academy graduates ICDL candidates. 3rd September 2021 Life International Christian Academy was co-founded by Birungi Ronald and Mrs.Birungi Ram and their 4 Children who moved to Rwanda in 2014, pursuing a dream to start and operate a learning center that integrates Biblical Principles (Scripture memory, wisdom principles), Godly Character Training (A.C.E. characters, 90 character traits of Christ), Mastery-Based Learning that has a … Read More Oshwal College Prize award 3rd September 2021 Oshwal College is a post-modern tertiary institution located in a serene environment on its own grounds on 2nd Avenue, Parklands, Nairobi. Established in 1992, it is the elder institution of the many nursery, primary and secondary school institutions owned and managed by the Oshwal Education and Relief Board (OERB) – a charitable organization in Kenya. For … Read More NEW ICDL ATC: Kenya Institute of Management 24th August 2021 The Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) is a membership-based non-profit making professional management organization committed to the promotion of excellence and integrity in the practice of management. The Institute was established in 1954 as a premier institute that provides management consultancy and capacity-building services to corporate organizations and other institutions. The institution is now fully … Read More 3C puts the Digital Tablet at the service of the Quranic Tablet 27th July 2021 Signing of the agreement with 3C, an ICDL Test Centre in Senegal and the Ahmed Sakhir Lô Institute in Boune, which specializes in memorizing the Holy Quran and teaching religious sciences. The ceremony took place on Tuesday 22 at the headquarters of the institute in Boune, under the presence of its CEO Serigne Bara Niang, … Read More Over 75 Students Graduate at Orchard International Christian School 16th July 2021 It was joy and excitement at Orchard International School Kampala as over 75 candidates graduated. The graduating students have been part of 100 students that enrolled at Orchard center through sponsorship of the MTN innovation program and its partners. The trainers, Sally Nyangoma and Billy Golooba were overjoyed as they received the ICDL certificates on … Read More ICDL ISTE Seal of Alignment renewed 7th July 2021 The ICDL programme received a Seal of Alignment from ISTE in May 2017. The Seal of Alignment shows that ICDL has been independently reviewed by ISTE, and was found to be aligned with the ISTE Standards. The Seal of Alignment was renewed in 2021. ISTE is a membership organisation committed to educational technology. Based in … Read More Explore the wide range of over 25 modules ICDL offers 25th June 2021 It’s that time of year to start planning the autumn course schedule. When thinking about the modules you want to choose for your courses and learners, we know ICDL now has lot to choose from. So take a look below at how some of our modules group well together and complement your learning objectives. Beyond … Read More ICDL Vietnam collaborated with Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation to implement an ICDL training course 23rd June 2021 ICDL Vietnam launched a five-week ICDL training course in collaboration with Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation on 10 April 2021. 20 students from leading Vietnam universities and 3 staff members of Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation attended the course. The Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation is a grassroots charity organisation that offers special care services and practical solutions … Read More ICDL Africa: Kenya Train the Trainer Workshop. 18th June 2021 ICDL Africa held its second Virtual Train the Trainer Workshop in Kenya this year. The virtual workshop, conducted from 9th to 11th June 2021, was attended by 10 participants representing four Accredited Test Centres. namely S.C.S. Swaminarayan Academy, Shree Cutchi Leva Patel Samaj School, and College, The Presbyterian University of East Africa, and Unity College Of Professional Studies.  The 3-day … Read More Certification makes the difference 8th June 2021 By providing ICDL to your learners, you’re giving them a real-world certification that’s valid for life. ICDL is internationally recognised and valued by employers across Ireland and abroad. Quality standards There are many free resources out there today. But the quality isn’t always guaranteed, assessment is inconsistent and it can be difficult to tell what’s … Read More Rwanda Digital schools project 4th June 2021 The Rwanda Digital school project will establish Digital Schools (with 40 PCs each), across 8 secondary schools in Kigali, Rwanda. In total the project will supply 320 PCs, 24 laptops, assistive technology to aid classes and impact up to 2,000 students from underprivileged communities in the project’s first phase (and up to 12,000 students in … Read More Graduation at Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) 4th June 2021 The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) is a Pan African women’s organization whose mission is to support girls and women acquire education for development. FAWE was founded in 1992 and its headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya. FAWE Rwanda is one of the 34 chapters across Africa. It was founded in 1997 by a group … Read More TP Law students first to undergo ICDL Asia and Singapore Academy of Law joint certification 1st June 2021 We are proud to announce that the ICDL Professional Legal Programme, a joint certification programme between ICDL Asia and the Singapore Academy of Law, has successfully launched in Singapore. Students pursuing a Diploma in Law and Management in Temasek Polytechnic School of Business will be among the first batch of law students to undergo and … Read More The National Bank of Rwanda (Central Bank of Rwanda) Staff train in ICDL 13th February 2021 The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) strives to be a world class Central Bank that contributes to economic growth & development, by using robust monetary policy tools to maintain stable market prices. The Bank ensures financial stability in a free-market economy as it embraces innovations, diversity, inclusiveness, and economic integration. The Bank is charged with … Read More ICDL Remote Work module launched 5th January 2021 The Remote Work module covers the main concepts and good practices needed to work effectively from any remote location. Being able to work effectively outside of the office is beneficial for both employee and organisation, and at times a necessity for business continuity. However, without the necessary skills, working remotely can be an ineffective and … Read More Free access to new ICDL emerging tech modules for schools 5th January 2021 We’re pleased to be able to offer schools with the ICT bundle free access to 4 brand new ICDL modules. ICDL Insights These short, introductory modules provide conceptual understanding of emerging technology to those who are not IT professionals. The modules you now have access to are: Cloud Computing, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Big Data. … Read More Chum International School Virtual Learning Students graduate 8th December 2020 We wish to congratulate the group of 12 students, who graduated from Chum International School in Muyenga-Kampala, having successfully completed virtual ICDL training. Read More Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) graduates over 200 students in ICDL 8th December 2020 Uganda Institute of Information and Communication Technology (UICT) has graduated over 200 students, who have all been undergoing virtual training in ICDL Workforce modules. Read More ICDL Ireland has you covered 1st December 2020 Updated: June 2021 As Covid restrictions are now starting to ease, we wanted to remind you that ICDL Ireland is still here to help. Find out more below about making the best of ICDL in this different learning environment. Covid-proof digital learning and testing Covid has challenged you all to think differently about how learners … Read More Candidates overcome difficulties to complete ICDL modules in Yemen 9th November 2020 40 candidates in Aden, in the south of Yemen, have begun studying to take ICDL certification. Read More Pro-Rail Alliance in Germany turns to ICDL to support remote work during Covid-19 3rd November 2020 In order to motivate employees in these challenging times, and to bring everyone digitally up to the same standard, the entire Pro-Rail Alliance organisation team in Germany completed the ICDL Workforce Base Profile from home. Read More Pilot project in Czech Republic makes it easier to use international digital skills certification in schools 3rd November 2020 A pilot project that allows school leaders to recognise international digital competence certificates has been launched by the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. Read More Jordan River Foundation adopts ICDL with funding from UNICEF 21st October 2020 Specto, the ICDL National Operator in Jordan, signed an agreement with the Jordan River Foundation (JRF). Read More “ICDL Content is rich and very relevant for today’s world” – Lecturer 15th September 2020 Ezra Kampororo,  a trainer at Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) was one of the participants in the ICDL training that was recently conducted at UICT spearheaded by Dan Muhenda. He has so far certified in all the ICDL Base Modules apart from Documents, which he will accomplish sooner rather than later. Ezra … Read More Emerson Education continues to champion ICDL Certification in Tanzania 7th September 2020 The ICDL Skillsbox has provided learners at the ATC with a wider range of modules spanning across ICDL Workforce that offers Digital skills for employability and productivity and the ICDL Professional that offers Digital skills for occupational effectiveness Read More “ICDL’S Online Testing Platform is the best” – Uganda Institute of communication technology (UICT) Trainer 7th September 2020 Annet Tusiime a Senior IT Trainer at Uganda Institute of communication technology (UICT) has come out to give her own experience in joining ICDL as a student and later a certified trainer Read More Looking to kickstart your career? Women4IT can get you ready for a digital job 31st August 2020 ICDL Ireland is a partner in an innovative and ambitious project to develop the digital competences of young women who are at risk of exclusion from the labour market, by improving their employability.  “Women4IT” is a multi-stakeholder partnership funded by the EEA Grants and the Norway Grants Fund for Youth Employment. We aim to select … Read More COVID-19 is a significant risk to progress on educational disadvantage 19th August 2020 Education systems across the world are being impacted by COVID-19. Almost 900 million children and young people are affected by interruptions in their education and this number is growing. The response from education systems across the globe has been to turn to technological solutions to continue to engage their students in learning. As education systems … Read More Schools must prepare for return to remote learning 27th July 2020 The coronavirus pandemic disrupted the education and training of learners across the world. In particular, learners from a disadvantaged background risk falling further behind, as distanced learning continues and the debate rages on about how to get learners back into classrooms as safely as possible. A recent report published by Cedefop, the European Centre for the … Read More €15m government funding to address student digital divide 22nd July 2020 A new scheme announced by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD and Minister of State Niall Collins TD will provide €168 million of funding for third level institutions and students. Notably, this new scheme includes €15 million to help us address the digital divide and give students the … Read More Harvest Academy Trainer gives accolades for the new ICDL Testing Platform 2nd July 2020 At Harvest Academy, the excitement that has come with the new experience in using Skillsbox is immeasurable. Read More Leveraging Technology to Expand ICDL Partners Network 25th June 2020 Contingency plans on business continuity during and after the pandemic are a top priority. Read More Oshwal College introduces the ICDL Skillsbox e-learning and remote invigilation for their students 10th June 2020 ICDL candidates at Oshwal College, in Kenya are very excited following the recent introduction of the ICDL Skillsbox testing platform. Read More Online registration for Leaving Certificate Calculated Grades now open! 25th May 2020 Please note: applications have now closed. Minister McHugh announces online registration for Leaving Certificate Calculated Grades opened on Tuesday 26 May. ­All 2020 Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Applied students were able to register on gov.ie/leavingcertificate. The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD today (Monday 25 May 2020) announced that the new online … Read More Chum International School management and students excited over ICDL Skills box Platform 25th May 2020 Students at Chum International School are more than excited after their centre migrated to the ICDL online platform SKillsbox. Read More ICDL Africa Virtual Regional Meeting 25th May 2020 ICDL Africa held it’s first virtual Regional Meeting with all its representatives in Africa. Read More ICDL TESTING DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS 13th May 2020 ICDL Africa will be remaining active during the COVID-19 crisis to help support all users of the ICDL programme in Africa. While this is an exceptionally difficult time, we will be taking steps to support the continued operation of the ICDL programme in Africa. We are working closely with our network of Accredited Test Centres, to … Read More Assessing IT skills with free practice tests 7th May 2020 All ICDL courses offer free online practice tests called Diagnostic Tests to help you diagnose what digital skills you need to work on the most. What is an ICDL diagnostic test? Diagnostic tests are a kind of practice or mock assessment of your skills for a specific ICDL course. They contain similar questions to the … Read More ECDL/ICDL is now free from SOLAS as response to ongoing Covid-19 crisis 22nd April 2020 ECDL/ICDL is now free on fetchcourses.ie to support those affected by the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority, has made ECDL/ICDL resources available for free on the SOLAS online learning service as a support to learners who have been impacted by the current containment measures. Students can now access 10 ECDL … Read More ICT funding for Schools including €10 million top-up funding 22nd April 2020 The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD has today (Wednesday 22 April 2020) announced a special €10 million fund to support the purchase of technology and devices for disadvantaged students. A total of €7 million additional funding will be provided in the post-primary sector and €3 million in the primary sector. “Providing €10 … Read More Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA) becomes the first ICDL Accredited Test Centre (ATC) in Tanzania to Test on Skillsbox 19th April 2020 Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA) becomes the first ICDL Accredited Test Centre (ATC) in Tanzania to Test on Skillsbox Read More ICDL testing during the Covid-19 crisis 7th April 2020 ICDL Europe will be remaining active during the Covid-19 crisis to help support all users of the ICDL programme in Europe. While this is an exceptionally difficult time, we will be taking steps to support the continued operation of the ICDL programme in Europe. ICDL Europe is working closely with National Operators of the ICDL … Read More Digital skills in an uncertain world 26th March 2020 Life has changed suddenly and the skills we need to cope with this new reality have changed too. By Mary Cleary, the Secretary-General of the Irish Computer Society, which runs Tech Week. We often talk about life skills and in “normal” times, there is little disagreement on what those are. Apart from specific job-related skills, literacy, numeracy … Read More A group of Twenty five staff from the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) successfully completed the ICDL training certification of the seven (7) modules 18th March 2020 25 staffs from the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) successfully completed the ICDL training certification of the seven (7) modules Read More New CensusAtSchool Website 5th March 2020 The Central Statistics Office, PDST Maths, and Scoilnet have come together to re-design and launch the new CensusAtSchool website. CensusAtSchool is an online educational project that takes place every year with the aim of bringing statistics to life in the classroom. Schools take part voluntarily. Supervised by teachers, students use a variety of digital devices … Read More Nigeria hosts the Phase II of the Train-the-Trainer Programme. 3rd March 2020 E-Tech Complete Solutions, hosted the Second Phase of the Train-the-Trainer Program (TTT) in February 2020. Read More Secure User Package for FET Students 28th February 2020 Are users an organisation’s greatest weakness? ICDL Ireland, along with The Irish Computer Society and the Association of Data Protection Officers, has launched a set of complementary modules designed to inform workers of the dangers of individual user error and resultant data breaches. ICS Secure User Certification comprises of two courses: IT Security and Data … Read More Free membership of Irish Computer Society for FET students 27th February 2020 We are delighted to announce that FET students who are studying any ICDL module(s) can now avail of free student membership of the Irish Computer Society. Show your enthusiasm for your new skills with your membership. ICS is committed to supporting you throughout your journey into IT. There is no better way to set yourself … Read More ICDL Africa expanding its existence in West Africa (Francophone Region). 25th February 2020 ICDL Africa expanding its existence in West Africa (Francophone Region). Read More Train the Trainer (TTT) programme at Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA) in Arusha,Tanzania. 17th February 2020 ICDL Africa has successfully conducted the Train the Trainer (TTT) programme at Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA) in Arusha,Tanzania. This is for the first time in the history of ICDL program in Tanzania a public institute of higher learning as hosted superior TTT training with twenty-two (22) ICT trainees at the institution participating actively at … Read More African Institute for Mathematics Sciences(AIMS) Smart Classroom Launch and ICDL Graduation 17th February 2020 ICDL Africa attended the official launch of the New Smart Classrooms set up by the Africa Institute of Mathematical Sciences(AIMS) . Read More €50m in ICT grant funding for schools 17th February 2020 Minister announces fourth year of funding under Project Ireland 2040 which takes total spend on Digital Strategy for Schools ICT Infrastructure Fund to €160m All schools will receive grants to purchase key technology such as tablets, cloud systems, projectors The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. has today announced a further €50million investment … Read More ICDL Africa – Kenya attended the Career Week event at Kenyatta University (KU) 5th February 2020 ICDL Africa- Kenya Team engaged in a Career Week event at Kenyatta University (KU). Coming soon after the signing up of Kenyatta University as an ATC. The event was a great opportunity to showcase the benefits of ICDL certification to prospective students and parents who attended. The ICDL team was able to sensitize the students … Read More ICDL Students at Shoma Christian Academy preparing for the Graduation 4th February 2020 During the visit at the school to check on the progress of learning and content delivery at the centre, the ICDL Africa representative in Uganda, Dan Muhenda discovered the students were over joyed for having completed successfully five (5) modules so far and have embarked on the last two to make a total of seven … Read More ICDL Africa Team attended a session at AIMS RWANDA. 28th January 2020 The session brought together all the forty-two trainers who are running the training project of teachers across the fourteen Districts in the country Read More Train the Trainer at Makerere University, Uganda 17th January 2020 ICDL Uganda welcomed the long-awaited Train-the-Trainer training at Makerere University in the heart of Kampala City. Read More ICDL Africa talk at the Annual General Meeting of heads of church secondary & primary schools 2019 – Tanzania 17th December 2019 On behalf of ICDL Africa, the ICDL Africa Manager in Tanzania, was invited to talk . Read More Graduation ceremony for Athlone VTOS students 7th December 2019 Athlone VTOS students recently graduated at a certificate ceremony that was held in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel. The certification was provided by QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) at Levels Four and Five and the Irish Computer Society Foundation provided certification for the European Computer Driving Licence [now ICDL] course. This year there were 48 certificates … Read More ICILS Results Highlight Importance of Digital and Information Literacy Skills for Students 4th December 2019 The results of the International Computer and Information Literacy Study 2018 were published earlier this month. They highlight the fallacy of ‘digital natives’ being digitally competent through exposure to digital devices. Shockingly, only 2% of students in the study showed an ability to assess online information critically. ICILS, which is published by the International Association … Read More ICDL trainings for the Rwanda Social security Board (RSSB) 27th November 2019 After successfully training and certifying the first group of 25 staff members of RSSB, ICDL Africa received a second batch of 25 employees to start a certification training in ICDL Workforce modules Read More ICDL Africa Uganda ATC Forum 19th November 2019 ICDL Africa Uganda held the ATC Forum with purpose of introducing the new changes to sharing and learning from each other. Read More ICDL Ireland wins European Best Practice award 13th November 2019 ICDL Ireland won for the second year in a row at this year’s European Best Practice awards for the launch of our new digital certificates for ICDL candidates. Since June 2019 almost 50,000 students have been sent their digital certificate. ICDL Ireland and Irish Computer Society CEO Jim Friars said, ‘I am delighted to see … Read More ICDL committed to bridging Digital skills gap in Africa 31st October 2019 ICDL Africa hosted an ATC Forum with over 150 participants from 13 African countries.The objective of the event was to discuss how Africa can fully become digital literate Read More How to improve your digital skills for free 17th October 2019 ICDL is the digital skills standard. We’ve worked together with SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority of Ireland, to offer you free digital skills elearning on a wide range of subjects. You can access the free elearning through your local ETB college which are based across the country. How can ICDL help me? Recent … Read More Making ICDL work for the FET Sector 10th October 2019 ICDL in Further Education As you probably know ICDL comprises eLearning, webinars, online practice tests, automatically-marked certification tests and digital certificates. ICDL is a prime example of technology-enhanced learning that gives students the best chance of success while maintaining the high standards of a world-leading certification. Employers, educators and funding bodies, including Solas and the … Read More Why we need flexible learning for everyone 8th October 2019 Just as today’s employees, students and citizens need to be flexible, so do the programmes on offer. Whether we are preparing students for the workforce for the first time, helping them get back into the workforce or preparing them for further study, we share a responsibility to ensure they have the right mix of competences. … Read More Over 50,000 ICDL Digital Certs issued to past candidates 7th October 2019 As part of our rebrand, one of our first steps was to invite past ECDL holders to claim their ICDL Digital Certificate. Since launching in June over 50,000 Digital ICDL Certs have been issued to past candidates, meaning students can access and share their ICDL record instantly! You can still register for your digital cert … Read More Up to 100% funding available to SMEs for ICDL eLearning 7th October 2019 Up to 100% funding is now available to SMEs for ICDL eLearning, testing and certification through the Skills To Advance programme. Skills to Advance is a new government initiative that offers upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employees in lower level jobs. It benefits employees and SMEs through education and training. Additionally, Skills to advance can … Read More Digital literacy gets students through the Junior Cycle 7th October 2019 Recent European-wide statistics have shown that a lack of digital literacy increasingly implicates one’s full potential of being a competent student, an empowered employee or an engaged citizen. By readily adopting modern technology, digital citizens must be ready to accept that to be ‘digitally literate’ is to be acutely aware of these practices, including the … Read More Why there’s more to digital marketing than you think 4th October 2019 You may not have realised, but digital marketing encompasses a wide range of skills, including copywriting, editing, email marketing, social media, search engine optimisation, video production, analytics, content management, user experience and business strategy. A long list you’ll agree. This means that there is a wide variety of career options for anyone who has a … Read More Women4IT one year on – promoting young women into digital jobs 4th October 2019 _ One year into the project: 2 extensive studies, 7 collaboration platforms and 8 digital job profiles have been developed. “Women4IT” partners enter the second year of the project with ambition to create innovative solutions promoting the employment of young women into digital jobs. September marks the end of the first year of the “YOUNG-ICT … Read More Ireland’s IT Skills Recognised at WorldSkills Competition 2019 23rd September 2019 Team Ireland have returned home after a successful showing at the WorldSkills Competition in Russia. Ireland’s team brought the advantage of their good IT skills to win them one of the gold medals and the Best in Nation medal. At the WorldSkills Competition 2019, the Irish team, which was made up of 17 young apprentices, … Read More EU Code Week 2019: new online course for teachers 17th September 2019 In 2019, EU Code Week will place a special focus on training teachers to increase their confidence to introduce coding and computational thinking into the classroom. To that end, the 2019 edition features a new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), an updated database of materials and an improved website. These actions prepare, encourage, and empower … Read More Think you have the tech skills? Think again. 28th August 2019 There can be few people today who don’t encounter information technology in the workplace. Of course, offices started to transform in the 1980s but today everyone, from shop assistants to bar staff, will use a computing device at some point during the working day. Indeed, with the mobile revolution in full flow, even lorry drivers, … Read More ICDL Africa concluded the training and certification of the first group of 45 teachers in eight ICDL modules 22nd August 2019 ICDL Africa concluded the training and certification of the first group of 45 teachers in Eight ICDL Modules. This is a project under the Africa Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Read More UTB in partnership with ICDL Africa held a breakfast meeting with theme “tomorrow’s workforce 31st July 2019 UTB in Partnership with ICDL Africa held a breakfast meeting with theme "Tomorrow's Workforce". Read More ‘Digital Skills: New Professions’ pilot project final report now available 11th July 2019 The European Commission has published the final report of the pilot project, “Digital Skills: New Professions, New Educational Methods, New jobs”. The main action of the project was to develop blueprints for training programmes that would help Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to furnish their employees with the necessary digital competences.  The study has identified the most sought-after skills for SME employees, and consequently … Read More Upskilling Canon employees with ICDL 29th May 2019 Digital skills training contributes to 15% growth at Canon France. A short interview with ICDL and a Canon group company who have been using ICDL as part of their hugely successful digital transformation. Read More MoU signing between ICDL Africa and Insitute of Mathematics and Science(AIMS) 15th May 2019 The mission of AIMS Rwanda is to enable Africa’s students to flourish as independent thinkers, problem solvers and innovators capable of propelling Africa’s future scientific, educational and economic self-sufficiency. On 7th May 2019, ICDL Africa Signed an MoU with AIMS to be the digital skills provider for an AIMS Project named Teacher Training Programme. The MoU … Read More ECDL is now ICDL! 10th May 2019 ECDL Foundation is launching a refreshed digital skills certification and brand identity that will help meet the digital skills needs of students, workers and professionals across Europe at a time when technologies are developing faster than ever before. ICDL, the new name for the programme will be launched at an event in Brussels on 10 May. Read More The University of Tourism, Technology and Business studies (UTB) officially graduated 663 students 10th May 2019 The University of Tourism, Technology and Business studies (UTB) officially graduated 663 students from different faculties and departments. The university leadership and other invited guests shared with the graduates the secret to use in exploring the expertise gained. The graduation ceremony also saw a total of 1207 candidates issued with ICDL certificate. Among the graduates, … Read More Meet the 21st Century Classroom – Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh, Cork 25th April 2019 Since 2007 Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh, Cork have been at the forefront of ICT in Education. Here we look at what has made this school so good at developing digital schools for its students. Read More Let’s make it easy to learn how to protect personal data 27th March 2019 The deluge of emails asking us to reconfirm our desire to be on mailing lists might have subsided now that GDPR has been in force for almost a year, but it is important we make protecting personal data a day-to-day part of our work... Read More €50m in funding for ICT equipment for schools under the Digital Strategy for Schools 4th March 2019 Minister McHugh today (Monday March 4th) announces third year of funding under Project Ireland 2040 takes total spend on Digital Strategy for Schools ICT Infrastructure Fund to €110m. All schools will receive grants to purchase key technology including tablets, cloud systems, projectors The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. has today announced a … Read More ECDL Ireland and SureSkills tackle the ICT skills shortage 20th November 2018 SureSkills and the. ECDL Ireland have joined as national partners for ICDL Workforce. Technology is changing the workplace at an ever faster pace. Existing jobs are evolving and new ones are appearing. One thing is certain: digital skills are vital in the workforce. Read More ICDL highlighted in UNESCO report as example of an international digital competence framework 24th September 2018 A new report by UNESCO has highlighted the ICDL programme as a significant example of a digital skills framework around the world. Read More Is learning coding and computing enough? (Part 3 of 3) 7th September 2018 There is a bigger challenge when it comes to computing for everyone and in particular for young people. Even those who have an aptitude for coding may not have the maturity to discern the difference between reliable and unreliable information. Read More Computing as Part of the School Curriculum or an Extra-Curricular Activity? (Part 2 of 3) 7th September 2018 Curriculum overload is an issue in Ireland. Our education system is pressured to integrate numerous subjects in already tight schedules and our teachers have to rapidly adapt to the changing needs. Read More Do we all need to learn code now? (Part 1 of 3) 7th September 2018 If I were to ask you do Irish students really need to learn Geography or even Mathematics at school any more you might be shocked. How could you even ask, you might say. But what do we really remember from those subjects? Read More New Computing Course for 12-16 Year olds 6th September 2018 Aimed at 12-16 year olds, the module will help candidates build and certify skills in areas like computational thinking, problem solving, algorithms and coding. It is aimed at the education sector, particularly secondary school students, and their teachers. Read More Creating the Future: Computing in Education 6th September 2018 Computing and digital literacy are two sides of the same coin that both need to be included in compulsory education. The latest position paper from ICDL Foundation argues strongly that students should have the opportunity to develop computing skills and to build a strong foundation of digital literacy. Read More American Council on Education recommends college credit for ICDL 2nd August 2018 The American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT®) has evaluated and recommended college credit for five of ICDL Foundation’s modules. Read More Limerick & Clare lead the way in modern office admin qualifications 30th May 2018 Limerick & Clare ETB are leading the way in providing triple certified training for those looking for a qualification in Office Administration with their QQI Level 5 Major Award in Office Administration with Digital Marketing and ECDL. Read More Tester training update 9th March 2018 As you are aware up until recently we have always run tester training on specific dates at specific locations around the country. This meant if you were looking to do training you would have to find the closest one to you and arrange the time off from work or school in order to attend. This … Read More Perception & reality of digital skills: measuring digital skills gaps in Europe, India and Singapore 7th March 2018 Research by ICDL Foundation and national providers in seven countries has found that self-assessment is a poor measure of digital skills. More than 80% of 15-24 year olds worldwide are online. This gives the impression that by having access to digital technologies, people, and particularly young people, automatically learn how to use them. People tend … Read More If you handle personal data, you need data protection skills 27th February 2018 If there is one thing that defines the way that our economy and society are changing, it is data. Read More EU – New measures to boost key competences and digital skills 24th January 2018 The European Commission has adopted new initiatives to improve key competences and digital skills of European citizens, to promote common values and pupils' awareness of the functioning of the European Union. Read More Gap between perception and reality of digital skills holding people back 22nd January 2018 Poor digital skills hold back individuals and businesses. Research carried out by Lloyd’s Banking Group in the UK recently found that 1.6 million businesses in the UK lack digital skills, and that this can lead to time wasted and decreased turnover. Read More Meeting the challenges of tomorrow’s world: using tech in Grásta Christian School 10th January 2018 Dundalk-based Grásta Christian School is one of the first schools in Ireland, and within Europe, to use Scratch and Google CS-First Curriculum to teach their pupils how computer systems are used in real world industries. Read More Knowing how to stay safe & secure online is key 23rd October 2017 It has hardly been a quiet year in terms of IT security so far. The massive breach of a major international credit reference agency, disclosed in September, exposed the highly sensitive personal data of millions of people. Read More EU Report – “Simply improving digital literacy is not enough” 5th September 2017 A new report from CEDEFOP, the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, has examined the skills that people will need to keep up with new digital developments. Read More What skills for tomorrow’s digital world 29th August 2017 Ensuring that everyone has the right skills for an increasingly digital and globalised world is essential to create jobs and to spur innovation, productivity and growth. Read More Do you remember the first time? 29th August 2017 It all seemed quite complicated, it wasn’t it just seemed that way until someone showed you how easy it actually was. The teacher took away your fear, got you started and away you went. Anyone who has ever tried to learn a musical instrument might remember this. You pick out a few notes and imagine yourself playing concert halls and football stadiums. Read More Personalised Learning – Meeting the challenge 29th August 2017 The constant challenge for every teacher is how do you teach a classroom of students of different abilities and aptitudes at the same time without leaving someone either bored or left behind? Read More ICDL DIGITAL LITERACY DAY 2017 21st July 2017 ICDL Digital Literacy Day 2017 was held on 21 July 2017 at the Singapore Management University (SMU), Mochtar Riady Auditorium. More than 120 corporate executives and higher education representatives attended the event which aims to create greater awareness and highlight on the need of adopting relevant digital and ICT skills at the higher education level … Read More How to Apply for ICT Infrastructure Grants for Primary and Post-Primary Schools 17th February 2017 In early January Richard Bruton, Minister for Education and Skills, announced he is investing €30m in ICT infrastructure grants for primary and post-primary schools. This announcement markets the start of the €210 million Digital Strategy for Schools. Read More 5 Ways to Increase Productivity in the Workplace 13th December 2016 Low motivation and poor productivity are bound to affect a business and jeopardise its sustainability. In this post we will look at the different techniques companies now use to increase productivity in the workplace. Read More Do You Have What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur? 14th November 2016 Starting and running a business is a big step for anyone to take. Your world revolves around activities like coming up with a business plan, finding funding, building relationships with customers and marketing your products, registering with the authorities, solving day-to-day problems and handling the day-to-day administrative tasks like accounting and taxes. Read More Computing Curriculum Workshop Was a Great Success 27th October 2016 Last Tuesday we completed our second 'Overview of ICS Computing Curriculum modules with a focus on computational thinking' workshop. Overall it was a great success and the feedback we got from it outstanding. Read More ICDL New Blog and Website Update 27th October 2016 ECDL Ireland is inviting visitors to explore its new website, blog and join its revamped newsletter. The new website has been designed to provide a great user experience and provide our visitors with all the information they need. Read More EU Awareness Raising Campaigns Result in Sharp Uptake in Digital Skills Jobs 26th October 2016 The European Commission’s e-Skills awareness raising campaigns have contributed to reduce the gap in the European Union between demand and supply of digital skills jobs. Read More ICDL Guide to Staying Safe Online | IT Security | Cybersecurity 25th October 2016 October is the European Cybersecurity month, ICDL has been focusing on IT security and ways that you can stay safe online. This time last year we celebrated Cybersecurity month with the release of version 2 of ICDL IT Security. Already thousands of people around Ireland have used it to build their knowledge and skills to protect themselves online. Read More The Bebras Computing Challenge 18th October 2016 ICDL Ireland is delighted to announce a new component under our education initiatives; The Bebras® Computing Challenge! The Bebras® Computing Challenge introduces computational thinking and computer science to students, by allowing them to solve interactive tasks online. Read More Irish Defence Forces Highlight Benefit of ICDL 7th September 2016 The Irish Defence Forces have noted the benefits that ECDL brings to their personnel at training institutions, on Naval ships, or on overseas missions. Read More Integrating ICDL Workforce into Further Education and Training 1st August 2016 Deputy CEO of the Irish Computer Society (ICS), Tom O’Sullivan, discusses how the new ICDL Workforce solution can be integrated with current course offerings in further education and training. Read More ICDL for Organisations ICDL Professional Modules Digital skills for occupational effectiveness ICDL Professional Digital skills for occupational effectiveness. Read more ICDL Asia and YiCai Business School Join Forces to Elevate Digital Marketing Education 23rd April 2024 ICDL Asia and YiCai Business School joined forces to solidify the collaboration through the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Held at the Consulate General of Ireland in Shanghai, the signing ceremony signifies the beginning of an exciting journey among both parties towards leveraging synergies and expertise to empower individuals and organisations in Asia Pacific with essential digital competencies to address the growing demand for the rapidly evolving digital marketing skills in today's digital economy. Read More ICDL China and China Jiangsu International Talent Development Limited Company Form Strategic Partnership to Boost Digital Skills in Mainland China 30th October 2023 This strategic partnership is a significant milestone for ICDL in mainland China, signifying a concerted effort to enhance digital literacy and information and communication technology in the region. Going forward, the partnership between ICDL China and Zhongjiang International will deepen and encompass a wider range of activities, including skills training, academic exchanges, and competitions associated with ICDL. Read More Marketing professionals trained and certified in ICDL Digital Marketing under Taiwan Workforce Development Agency’s new programme 26th October 2022 The Workforce Development Agency (WDA) under the Ministry of Labour, Taiwan organised the 2022 Gender Power in Online Marketing International Programme from 31 August 2022 to 6 September 2022 at the National Taipei University of Technology. The opening ceremony was held on 31 August 2022 and presided by Mr. Tsai Mengliang, Director General of the … Read More FaceIT Foundation, ICDL representative in Colombia, and the Colombian Chamber of Electronic Commerce, officially presented the new eCommerce module to main players in online commerce in the country. 6th October 2022 During an event held last September, businessmen and industry representatives learned about the new ICDL eCommerce module. The attendees had a first approach to the ICDL Certification and the study program of the module, in whose construction the Colombian Chamber of Electronic Commerce (CCCE) participated, as a representative for Colombia. In this space, the importance … Read More Enhancing Singapore students’ employability through digital skills: ICDL Asia  announces strategic partnerships with two leading IHLs 26th July 2022 An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, witnessed the signing of new agreements between ICDL Asia and two leading Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) during his official visit to Singapore from 19 to 22 July 2022. The purpose of the Taoiseach’s visit was to reinforce important bilateral relationships between Singapore and Ireland, and support Irish based organisations like … Read More First ICDL Americas Regional Forum 5th April 2022 ICDL Americas organised its first Regional ICDL Forum - Digital Skills for a Competitive Workforce the past March 24th, an online bilingual English / Spanish event, with speakers from Latin America, the Caribbean and representatives from our international network. Read More National seminar on ICDL held in Czech Republic 11th October 2021 A National Information Seminar for primary and secondary school teachers was held by the Czech Society for Cybernetics and Informatics (CSKI) with the theme of robotics on 7 October in Prague. The event was organised in cooperation with the National Centre for Industry 4.0 and the Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics. New framework … Read More Specto launches ICDL Digital Marketing module in Sudan 11th October 2021 Specto, the ICDL operator in Sudan and several other countries, recently launched the Digital Marketing module in the country. Specto launched the module while facing the challenges of Covid-19 restrictions by delivering training online. An expert trainer delivered the course to an initial intake of 12 candidates from major universities and businesses including Karary University, … Read More ICDL participated in the first world-class International Digital Talent Symposium: axis of sustainable development, organized by the Sectorial Table for Technology Management and Digital Talent of SENA, Colombia 21st September 2021 On September 22, the first world-class International Digital Talent Symposium: axis of sustainable development was held, organized by the Sectorial Table for Technology and Digital Talent Management of SENA, the National Learning Service of Colombia. Together with our partners FaceIT, ICDL participated with two presentations from the ICDL Foundation. Read More New retraining programme for Industry 4.0 using ICDL in the Czech Republic 4th May 2021 The Ministry of Education of the Czech Republic (MŠMT in Czech) approved a new retraining programme focused on digital skills for Industry 4.0. The programme is based on ICDL. Read More German teacher highlights need for development of teachers’ digital skills to be supported 25th January 2021 ICDL Germany spoke with an informatics teacher about what schools learned from lockdown and how to improve teachers' digital skills. Read More ICDL Germany presents experience of ICT in Education module as official partner of European Vocational Skills Week 2020 9th November 2020 ICDL Germany will present its first experiences and success stories from the ICDL ICT in Education module during European Vocational Skills Week from 9 to 13 November. Read More ECDL Kosova meets digital skills demands under Education System Improvement Project 21st October 2020 ECDL Kosova, the ICDL operator in Kosovo, has continued its participation in the World Bank’s Education System Improvement Project, or ESIP. The project aims to improve the efficiency, quality and accountability of the education system. Read More ICDL teachers training session on Data Analytics conducted at Chihlee University of Technology 15th September 2020 Computer Skills Foundation conducted an ICDL Train the Trainers session on Data Analytics module in Chihlee University of Technology, with 40 teachers from 33 schools around Taiwan attending and acquiring ICDL certification on Data Analytics. Read More ECDL Czech Republic launches two new ICDL modules 7th July 2020 ECDL Czech Republic launched a localised version of the ICDL Financial Spreadsheets module to test centres in the Czech Republic at the start of June. Already, more than 40 people have passed a certification test for the module. Read More ICDL France annouces two new modules eligible for professional development funding under CPF 7th July 2020 Two ICDL modules have been added to the French Special Directory of Skills (Répertoire Spécifique de France Compétences). The 2D CAD and 3D Design modules, using popular software such as SketchUp and InDesign, are now eligible for the CPF, a fund for professional training and development. Read More Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies in North Macedonia adopts ICDL 7th July 2020 ECDL Macedonia and FEEIT, an electrical engineering and IT learning institution in North Macedonia, have signed an agreement to adopt ICDL and adapt the institution’s computer science programme to ICDL syllabi. Read More Specto holds Advanced Presentations module ‘Train the Trainer’ virtual workshop 7th July 2020 Specto, the ICDL operator in Jordan, conducted an Advanced Presentations ‘Train the Trainer’ workshop for 26 schoolteachers and trainers in June using the Zoom platform. Read More ICDL Asia partners Shopee and Singapore National Employer Federation to enhance its Digital Marketing Programme 15th May 2020 ICDL Asia, Shopee, and Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) jointly announced collaboration efforts to enhance the ICDL Digital Marketing programme for working professionals and companies in Singapore. Conducted online due to the circuit breaker rules, the pilot class attracted 20 participants across different industries. Read More The Future of Academic Computing Education – Survey 12th May 2020 The Computing Curricula 2020 (CC2020) is a joint project launched by international professional computing societies to examine the current curricular guidelines for academic degree programs in computing and provide a vision for the future of computing. A final draft report has now been produced, so you and your colleagues are invited to review the draft … Read More Assessing IT skills with free practice tests 7th May 2020 All ICDL courses offer free online practice tests called Diagnostic Tests to help you diagnose what digital skills you need to work on the most. What is an ICDL diagnostic test? Diagnostic tests are a kind of practice or mock assessment of your skills for a specific ICDL course. They contain similar questions to the … Read More ICDL testing during the Covid-19 crisis 7th April 2020 ICDL Europe will be remaining active during the Covid-19 crisis to help support all users of the ICDL programme in Europe. While this is an exceptionally difficult time, we will be taking steps to support the continued operation of the ICDL programme in Europe. ICDL Europe is working closely with National Operators of the ICDL … Read More Data Analytics module launched in Czech Republic 6th April 2020 A localised version of the ICDL Data Analytics module was introduced to the Czech market by ECDL Czech Republic in February this year. Read More Digital skills in an uncertain world 26th March 2020 Life has changed suddenly and the skills we need to cope with this new reality have changed too. By Mary Cleary, the Secretary-General of the Irish Computer Society, which runs Tech Week. We often talk about life skills and in “normal” times, there is little disagreement on what those are. Apart from specific job-related skills, literacy, numeracy … Read More New self-assessment tool based on The Digital Competence Framework for Citizens 17th February 2020 Today, being digitally competent means that people need to have skills in a range of areas if they are to stay safe and make the most of our increasingly digital world.  As part of the European Commission’s effort to ensure all European citizens attain the digital skills required to full participate in society and the … Read More New ICDL ATC in South Malaysia 3rd February 2020 KTC Education Group, one of the largest and fastest-growing Accounting Institute of Higher Learning in South Malaysia, joins ICDL Asia as its newest ATC. Read More Continuation of a strong Collaboration with Thailand Professional Qualifications Institute 28th January 2020 ICDL Asia met with the Director of the Thailand Professional Qualifications Institute Read More ICDL Arabia wins prestigious international Best Practice Award 8th January 2020 ICDL Arabia has won an ICDL Foundation Best Practice Award in the ‘Employers and Employees’ category for their ‘ICDL Teachers’ Certification Programme’. Read More ICDL is officially available in the Kingdom of Cambodia 23rd December 2019 In an official endorsement ceremony on 18 Dec 2019, ICDL Asia's ATC, the Cambodian Academy of Higher Learning was officially endorsed by the Cambodian Chamber of Commerce as a partner to offer ICDL to the public and all member associations of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce. Read More ICDL Asia is part of the ASEAN Digital Skills Vision 2020 project! 6th December 2019 The ASEAN Digital Skills Vision 2020 is one of the World Economic Forum’s flagship programme which garnered the full involvement of ASEAN ministers of digital economy, ICT and trade as well as the heads of regional and global businesses. Read More Guide to social media awareness published in Hungary 27th November 2019 A new guide for social media awareness has been published by the John von Neumann Computer Society, the ECDL National Operator in Hungary. Read More Digital certificates drive recognition of new ICDL identity in Ireland 27th November 2019 Tens of thousands of ICDL Digital Certificates have been issued to successful candidates in Ireland since June this year. ICDL Ireland launched the innovative new digital certificates earlier this year and has used them as a key part of their campaign to introduce the new ICDL brand to Ireland. Read More ICDL Ireland wins European Best Practice award 13th November 2019 ICDL Ireland won for the second year in a row at this year’s European Best Practice awards for the launch of our new digital certificates for ICDL candidates. Since June 2019 almost 50,000 students have been sent their digital certificate. ICDL Ireland and Irish Computer Society CEO Jim Friars said, ‘I am delighted to see … Read More Specto trains ICDL teachers in Computing module 9th October 2019 The ICDL Computing module has been received with great enthusiasm by private schools in Jordan. Responding to demand from schools, Specto, the ICDL National Operator in the country, delivered training in the module to 15 teachers from eight schools. Read More ECDL Cyprus launches ECDL Computing with an e-Learning Platform 9th October 2019 The Cyprus Computer Society, the National Operator of the ICDL programme in Cyprus is launching the Computing module as of October 1, 2019. Read More Why we need flexible learning for everyone 8th October 2019 Just as today’s employees, students and citizens need to be flexible, so do the programmes on offer. Whether we are preparing students for the workforce for the first time, helping them get back into the workforce or preparing them for further study, we share a responsibility to ensure they have the right mix of competences. … Read More Up to 100% funding available to SMEs for ICDL eLearning 7th October 2019 Up to 100% funding is now available to SMEs for ICDL eLearning, testing and certification through the Skills To Advance programme. Skills to Advance is a new government initiative that offers upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employees in lower level jobs. It benefits employees and SMEs through education and training. Additionally, Skills to advance can … Read More Why there’s more to digital marketing than you think 4th October 2019 You may not have realised, but digital marketing encompasses a wide range of skills, including copywriting, editing, email marketing, social media, search engine optimisation, video production, analytics, content management, user experience and business strategy. A long list you’ll agree. This means that there is a wide variety of career options for anyone who has a … Read More Kuala Lumpur Digital Skills Declaration 20th September 2019 The Kuala Lumpur Digital Skills Declaration is a joint initiative by ICDL Asia and the University of Malaya Read More Future of ICDL in schools discussed at event for teachers in Jordan 30th August 2019 Specto, the ICDL operator in several Arab States, recently organised an event for private schools in Jordan at the Crowne Plaza Dead Sea Resort. Read More Preparing human resources graduates in Malaysia for the digital workforce 30th August 2019 A talk for the final year Human Resource (HR) degree students was hosted by the UNITAR International University (Malaysia) on 25 June 2019, to build awareness on the challenges in creating a digitally skilled workforce for the Industrial Revolution 4.0. Read More Computing module successfully implemented in Austrian schools 30th August 2019 Nearly 100 pupils have successfully passed the Computing module in Austria so far, following its introduction by OCG Read More ‘Digital Skills: New Professions’ pilot project final report now available 11th July 2019 The European Commission has published the final report of the pilot project, “Digital Skills: New Professions, New Educational Methods, New jobs”. The main action of the project was to develop blueprints for training programmes that would help Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to furnish their employees with the necessary digital competences.  The study has identified the most sought-after skills for SME employees, and consequently … Read More Data Analytics – Foundation module launches this month 5th June 2019 Data Analytics – Foundation provides an introduction to essential topics like preparing data sets and visualising data. Read More Partnership with Singapore Academy of Law to develop ICDL Professional Legal programme 5th June 2019 ICDL Foundation has signed an agreement to develop an ICDL Professional Legal programme with the Singapore Academy of Law. Read More CCS and ECDL Cyprus organise ‘train-the-trainer’ workshops 5th June 2019 Cyprus Computer Society and ECDL Cyprus have successfully organised ‘train-the-trainer’ workshops on the ECDL Computing module during the Easter school holidays. Read More ICDL launched in Europe at event in Brussels 17th May 2019 The ICDL brand was launched in Brussels on 10 May at an event, co-organised with CEPIS. Read More ECDL is now ICDL! 10th May 2019 ECDL Foundation is launching a refreshed digital skills certification and brand identity that will help meet the digital skills needs of students, workers and professionals across Europe at a time when technologies are developing faster than ever before. ICDL, the new name for the programme will be launched at an event in Brussels on 10 May. Read More ICDL Asia signs MoU with ACCA Vietnam 2nd April 2019 18 March 2019 ICDL Asia signed an MoU with ACCA Vietnam in outreach efforts to ACCA members in Vietnam. The ceremony was held in conjunction with St Patrick’s Day and was witnessed by the Irish Minister of State for Procurement, Open Government and eGovernment, Mr. Patrick O’Donovan TD and Ambassador to Vietnam, Ambassador Cait Moran. … Read More WEF white paper highlights role of skills in future economy 27th March 2019 A new report from the World Economic Forum looks at 10 strategies to create a labour market based on skills. Read More ICDL Asia renews partnership with Korea Productivity Centre for another 5 years 22nd February 2019 The collaboration with ICDL Foundation helps bring the international digital skills standards to Korea Read More Online course to prepare teachers to introduce Computing module launched in Italy 14th February 2019 AICA, the ECDL National Operator in Italy, launched a new online course for teachers, ‘Fare didattica con il coding’, on January 14. Read More Kiwiskills programme have successfully completed and ICDL Asia welcomes onboard new ATCs in New Zealand 12th February 2019 25 January 2019, New Zealand ICDL Asia has been actively involved in New Zealand since 2015 through the KiwiSkills programme. In collaboration with 20/20 Trust and generous funding support from the Lottery Grants Board, the KiwiSkills programme was able to reach out to 7500 people across New Zealand. The KiwiSkills programme was officially concluded in … Read More First ICDL 3D Design Train-the-Trainer class commenced in China 8th February 2019 In preparation for an upcoming, larger scale of the teachers’ training organized by Nanjing Education Bureau Read More ECDL Romania launches second edition of major 3D printing campaign 24th January 2019 ECDL Romania has launched the second edition of its 3D printing campaign. Read More Top French business school relies on ICDL certification to prepare workforce of tomorrow 12th November 2018 Since 2014 students following the Global BBA programme at the emlyon business school have the opportunity to validate their computing skills through mandatory ICDL modules. Read More Large French investment plan to enhance basic skills in the country 12th November 2018 A €15 billion investment plan to fund training courses for up to 2 million people has been announced by the French Government. The Plan Investissement Compétences (PIC) will run until 2022. Read More ICDL highlighted in UNESCO report as example of an international digital competence framework 24th September 2018 A new report by UNESCO has highlighted the ICDL programme as a significant example of a digital skills framework around the world. Read More First ACCA teaser class in Singapore introduced ACCA-ICDL certified ICT programmes to accounting professionals 20th July 2018 ACCA Singapore initiated the first ACCA Teaser with Kaplan Singapore Read More ICDL steps foot into Guangxi Province of China through Nanning Vocational Technology College 13th June 2018 MOU signing ceremony took place between Nanning Vocational Technology College and ICDL Asia Read More ICDL Asia held its first official operations briefing with new ATCs in Malaysia 15th May 2018 7 Accredited Test Centres (ATCs) in Malaysia attended the first ICDL Asia operation briefing Read More Leading Chinese state-owned-enterprise joins force with ICDL Asia to improve digital literacy in North China 16th March 2018 Leading steel company to offer digital skills training and certification programme Read More MoU signed between ICDL Asia, ACCA AND Kaplan to provide ICT certification programmes for accounting and finance professionals 16th March 2018 Accountants and finance professionals are at the forefront of digital transformation Read More Tester training update 9th March 2018 As you are aware up until recently we have always run tester training on specific dates at specific locations around the country. This meant if you were looking to do training you would have to find the closest one to you and arrange the time off from work or school in order to attend. This … Read More ICDL certification listed officially on Chinese recruitment website 8th March 2018 China's online recruitment platform has officially listed ICDL Certification on the website Read More Perception & reality of digital skills: measuring digital skills gaps in Europe, India and Singapore 7th March 2018 Research by ICDL Foundation and national providers in seven countries has found that self-assessment is a poor measure of digital skills. More than 80% of 15-24 year olds worldwide are online. This gives the impression that by having access to digital technologies, people, and particularly young people, automatically learn how to use them. People tend … Read More Join the CESI Community of Practice 4th December 2017 CESI recently launched a Computer Science Community of Practice in partnership with Google and the Association of Teachers’/Education Centres in Ireland (ATECI). The expected membership of the CoP will be educators representing all regions of Ireland and will nurture practice-led collaboration at local levels between teachers, schools, universities and industry, and support teachers in the introduction of … Read More 1st Advanced ICDL Course for Defence Forces 12th September 2017 Congratulations to Irish Defense Forces who completed their first ECDL Advanced certifications in Spreadsheets, Word Processing, Presentations and Databases.  Read More ECDL Mapped to French National Qualifications Framework 4th September 2017 ECDL has been mapped to the French national qualification framework. The mapping to the National Register of Professional Qualifications means that ECDL candidates in France will be able to access funding to build their digital skills under the Compte Personnel de Formation (CPF), an initiative that is open to millions of French employees and job seekers. Read More Do you remember the first time? 29th August 2017 It all seemed quite complicated, it wasn’t it just seemed that way until someone showed you how easy it actually was. The teacher took away your fear, got you started and away you went. Anyone who has ever tried to learn a musical instrument might remember this. You pick out a few notes and imagine yourself playing concert halls and football stadiums. Read More ICDL DIGITAL LITERACY DAY 2017 21st July 2017 ICDL Digital Literacy Day 2017 was held on 21 July 2017 at the Singapore Management University (SMU), Mochtar Riady Auditorium. More than 120 corporate executives and higher education representatives attended the event which aims to create greater awareness and highlight on the need of adopting relevant digital and ICT skills at the higher education level … Read More 5 Ways to Increase Productivity in the Workplace 13th December 2016 Low motivation and poor productivity are bound to affect a business and jeopardise its sustainability. In this post we will look at the different techniques companies now use to increase productivity in the workplace. Read More EU Awareness Raising Campaigns Result in Sharp Uptake in Digital Skills Jobs 26th October 2016 The European Commission’s e-Skills awareness raising campaigns have contributed to reduce the gap in the European Union between demand and supply of digital skills jobs. Read More Irish Defence Forces Highlight Benefit of ICDL 7th September 2016 The Irish Defence Forces have noted the benefits that ECDL brings to their personnel at training institutions, on Naval ships, or on overseas missions. Read More Will Fitzgerald: Importance of ICDL for the Defence Forces 17th August 2016 Flight Sergeant Will Fitzgerald, Chief Information Technologies Instructor at the Defence Forces, has offered some thoughts on the integration of ICDL into the Irish Defence Forces and how important it is for their personal development. Read More Integrating ICDL Workforce into Further Education and Training 1st August 2016 Deputy CEO of the Irish Computer Society (ICS), Tom O’Sullivan, discusses how the new ICDL Workforce solution can be integrated with current course offerings in further education and training. Read More ICDL ASIA HOLDS INAUGURAL EXECUTIVE DIALOGUE SESSION 2016 20th July 2016 On the 20th July 2016, ICDL Asia held the Executive Dialogue Session 2016, co-organised with Singapore National Employers Federation. Mr. Teo Ser Luck, Minister of State for Manpower was the Guest-Of-Honour for the event. The theme for the dialogue session is “Empowering Future Workforce with Digital Competency”. Through this half-day event, ICDL Asia aimed to create … Read More ECDL is Standard ICT Skills Certification for French Non-Commissioned Officers 12th March 2015 More than 5,700 candidates have been registered by the French National School of Active Non-Commissioned Officers (ENSOA). Read More ICDL for Schools ICDL Digital Student Modules Digital skills to design and develop, share and protect ICDL Digital Student Digital skills to design and develop, share and protect. Read more Why Digital Literacy is Essential for Students in the 21st Century 5th September 2024 In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, digital literacy has become as fundamental as traditional literacy and numeracy. For students navigating the 21st century, the ability to effectively use technology is not just a desirable skill—it’s a necessity. As technology continues to shape the way we live, work, and learn, developing strong digital skills is crucial … Read More Empowering the Next Generation of Digital Talent in Singapore: Celebrating the Winners of National Digital Explorer 2024  1st August 2024 The National Digital Explorer (NDE) 2024 jointly organised by Crescent Girls’ School and ICDL Asia is a nationwide digital literacy initiative aimed to empower Singaporean students aged 9 to 18 with real-world digital skills, fostering critical thinking and enhancing their productivity as learners in the digital realm. NDE 2024 provided an excellent platform for students to gain valuable experience, network with peers, and showcase their digital proficiency at a national level. The competition featured several tracks, including the Business Track and Emerging Technologies Track, to strengthen students’ digital literacy and technological skills.  Read More Harrow Haikou and ICDL China Join Forces to Elevate Students’ Digital Competency in Hainan 23rd November 2023 ICDL China proudly announce its collaboration with AISL Harrow Haikou, designating the school as the first Accredited Test Centre (ATC) for ICDL in Hainan province. As part of this partnership, students in the Upper School and the Sixth Form at Harrow Haikou will embark on their ICDL journey, integrating ICDL certifications into their computing curriculum. Read More Shaping Digital-Savvy Students: Hon Wah College Nurtures Digital Literacy Through ICDL 10th November 2023 In a commitment to fostering digital literacy among its students, Hon Wah College located at Siu Sai Wan, the east of Hong Kong Island continues to integrate ICDL programs into its second-year Junior Secondary education curriculum. This initiative is designed to cater to the ICT learning needs of 13-14-year-old students. Each academic year sees approximately 120 students enrolling in the ICDL program, spread across three classes. Read More Wellington College International Tianjin Joins ICDL As the Newest ATC in China 3rd November 2023 Wellington College International Tianjin has taken the pioneering step to become the city's first Accredited Test Centre (ATC) of ICDL. This partnership enables the school to offer ICDL program to its Senior School pupils, benefiting over 40 students who are set to participate in the ICDL Digital Student program in the initial phase of implementation. Read More The Crucial Role of Digital Literacy in Shaping Tomorrow’s Students 24th October 2023 In today’s rapidly evolving digital age, where information is just a click away and technology touches every aspect of our lives, digital literacy has become a fundamental skill for students. Digital literacy encompasses a wide range of competencies that empower students to navigate, comprehend, and critically engage with the digital world. Here, we explore the … Read More  Alliance High School becomes Kenya’s First National Public Secondary School to adopt ICDL  5th September 2023 In the heart of Nairobi Kenya, a significant milestone in digital education was reached as ICDL Africa was invited to issue ICDL ATC (Accredited Test Center) certificate at The Alliance High School. The occasion symbolized the dawn of a transformative journey in this esteemed national public school’s pursuit of digital excellence.  The Alliance High School, … Read More ICDL SCHOOL AWARD 2023 GOES TO THE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL AT THE SRH VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER NECKARGEMÜND 9th August 2023 ICDL Germany honoured the vocational school at the SRH vocational training center Neckargemünd with the ICDL School Award 2023. The award was given in recognition of the school’s commitment to the informatics education of trainees with special needs and its outstanding performance in conducting a total of almost 10,000 ICDL tests, including about 3,000 in … Read More SPECTO HOLDS ITS ANNUAL RETREAT FOR ICDL TEACHERS AT THE DEAD SEA 9th August 2023 In late June of this year, Specto held its annual retreat for ICDL teachers at the Dead Sea in recognition of their efforts throughout the past year to successfully implement the ICDL program despite the challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 100 principals and teachers representing the elite private schools in Jordan attended the … Read More Empowering Digital Generation: ICDL Asia Celebrates Successful Completion of Hong Kong Hackathon 2023 4th August 2023 Hackathon 2023 witnessed a magnificent showcase of innovative ideas and a genuine passion for digital technology among Hong Kong's students. Organised by the Hong Kong Competence Education Research Institute (HKCERI) with the support of the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer, the two-day event, held at Cathay City and Wu Kwai Sha Youth Village, attracted 120 students and teachers from various schools in the region. Read More Empowering Ho Chi Minh City’s Education: ICDL Digital Student Program Sets the Path for a Tech-Savvy Future 25th July 2023 Ho Chi Minh City Department of Education and Training (HCMC DOET) organised a conference in collaboration with ICDL to support the digital transformation goals of the city's education sector. The conference was attended by representatives from HCMC DOET, including leaders from Thu Duc City, as well as principals from 21 districts representing primary, lower secondary, and high schools in HCMC.  Read More Celebrating Singapore’s Digital Champions: National Digital Explorer 2023 Awards Ceremony 21st July 2023 ICDL Asia and Crescent Girls' School joined hands to host the highly anticipated National Digital Explorer (NDE) 2023 competition and awards ceremony. The event, held at Crescent Girls' School, brought together over 150 students and teachers. NDE 2023 is a nationwide digital literacy initiative aimed at empowering Singaporean students aged 10 to 18 with real-world skills, critical thinking abilities, and increased productivity. Read More Congratulations to Our National Digital Explorer 2023 Winners 19th July 2023 National Digital Explorer (NDE) 2023 is a nationwide digital literacy initiative aimed at empowering Singapore students aged 10 to 18 with real-world skills, critical thinking abilities, and increased productivity. Among the 1,501 students who participated, over 95 top-performing students successfully advanced to represent their schools in the final National Round that took place on July 18th, 2023, at Crescent Girls' School. We are pleased to announce the following Gold, Silver and Bronze Award winners of the NDE 2023 competition. Read More National Digital Explorer 2023 Empowers Students from 64 Singapore Schools with Essential Digital Skills and Knowledge 11th May 2023 National Digital Explorer (NDE) 2023 is a nationwide digital literacy initiative that seeks to empower Singaporean students aged 10 to 18 with real-world skills that enable them to think critically and become more productive learners.  Jointly organised by Crescent Girls’ School and ICDL Asia, the programme has received tremendous support from various schools, with over 17,000 students registered to date. Read More Assumption Pathway School Join ICDL Asia as the Newest ATC in Singapore 28th April 2023 The partnership enable APS to integrate the globally recognised ICDL certification programmes into its digital literacy programmes, providing students with an international credential that validates their digital skills and knowledge. As the importance of digital literacy continues to grow across all industries, the partnership between ICDL Asia and APS will enable students to gain a competitive edge in their future careers, both locally and internationally.  Read More ICDL and the Hanoi Department of Education and Training Join Forces to Elevate Students’ Computer Competency and Digital Literacy in Hanoi 17th April 2023 Hanoi Department of Education and Training (DOET) held a working reception with ICDL Foundation to enhance computer and digital literacy among students in Hanoi. Both parties discussed the application of ICDL digital skills framework and certification programmes to improve students' digital skills at all levels of the education system in Hanoi. Read More ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2023 Call for Registration: Showcasing Future-Ready Digital Skills for Students in Asia  14th April 2023 The annual ICDL Asia Digital Challenge is back and promises to be better than ever before, showcasing future-ready digital skills for students in Asia. In its 6th iteration, this prestigious student competition is aimed at secondary and tertiary students aged 13 to 25 years old in Asia who wish to showcase their digital skills and take on the challenges of the new digital economy.  Read More Launch of National Digital Explorer (NDE) 2023  15th February 2023 ICDL Asia partners with Crescent Girls' School to launch the National Digital Explorer (NDE) 2023 in Singapore for the second consecutive year. NDE 2023 is a nationwide digital literacy initiative aimed at empowering upper primary, secondary and JC students to learn real-world skills, enabling them to think critically and become more productive learners. Read More Sedbergh School Fuzhou joins ICDL Asia as the first international school ATC in China 1st December 2022 Fuzhou, China — December 1, 2022 — ICDL Asia is pleased to welcome Sedbergh School Fuzhou as our first international school Accredited Test Centre (ATC) in China. Sedbergh School Fuzhou is a premium international bilingual school jointly established by Rong Qiao Group and Sedbergh School in UK, a highly respected British private school with a … Read More Event Highlights: NDE 2022 National Round Awards Ceremony 10th August 2022 Crescent Girls School (CGS) and ICDL Asia organised the National Digital Explorer (NDE) National Round and its Awards Ceremony on 5 August 2022. We are pleased to be joined by the Minister of State for Education, Minister of State for Manpower, Ms. Gan Siow Huang, Principal of Crescent Girls’ School, Mrs Helen Chong, CEO of … Read More Congrats to our National Digital Explorer 2022 winners! 10th August 2022 As part of the Learn & Apply track of the National Digital Explorer (NDE) 2022 initiative, Crescent Girls’ School and ICDL Asia organised the NDE National Round and the awards ceremony on 5 August 2022. This nationwide student competition garnered participation from 745 Singapore primary and secondary students who competed in the first preliminary round. … Read More Press Release: National Digital Explorer 2022 Awards Ceremony 5th August 2022 PRESS RELEASE 05 August 2022, Singapore – ICDL Asia held the awards ceremony for the National Digital Explorer 2022 (NDE) competition in Crescent Girls School. Organised by ICDL Asia and Crescent Girls School (CGS), the pilot project consists of a nationwide eLearning initiative involving more than 10,000 primary and secondary school students in Singapore, and … Read More Key agreement with Baden-Würtemberg Ministry of Education in Germany extended for 3 years 28th April 2022 Schools in the German state of Baden-Würtemberg will be able to continue to access ICDL thanks to an extension of the agreement between the state’s Ministry of Education and DLGI, the ICDL operator in the country. Read More Over 10,000 Singapore students participate in National Digital Explorer 2022 14th April 2022 Earlier this year, ICDL Asia announced our partnership with Crescent Girls’ School to launch National Digital Explorer 2022, a nationwide digital literacy initiative that enables digitally fluent students to be equipped with the mastery of practical digital skills for the digital era. We are pleased to share that over 10,000 students from 47 Primary and … Read More 20,000 Thai students to train and certify with ICDL 31st March 2022 We are pleased to share that 20,000 Thai students from 38 Rajabhat Universities will train and certify with ICDL under a new digital literacy project led by Rajabhat Suan Sunandha University, and fully-sponsored by the Digital Economy and Society Development Fund of the Office of National Digital Economy and Society Commission, Ministry of Digital Economy … Read More 13 Ho Chi Minh schools join ICDL Digital Student project in Vietnam 28th March 2022 ICDL Asia is pleased to welcome 13 schools from the Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to embark on a new journey with us under the ICDL Digital Student project. On March 8 2021, Ho Chi Minh People’s Committee has issued the Decision 762/QD-UBND with the aim to enhance the digital skills of students in Ho … Read More ICDL Vietnam partners Trevi STEM in new ICDL Digital Student Robotics Programme 22nd March 2022 On 16 March 2022, the signing ceremony between Trevi STEM and ICDL Vietnam took place in Hanoi to officiate the comprehensive cooperation agreement between both parties. Under this joint partnership, ICDL Vietnam and Trevi STEM aim to introduce and implement an innovative, practical and engaging STEM programme targeted at Vietnam high schools that combines theory … Read More Case Study: Temasek Polytechnic Singapore 15th March 2022 Smart Nation Education: Leading Singapore IHL offers industry-relevant ICDL courses In July 2020, ICDL Asia welcomed Temasek Polytechnic (TP) as the first Singapore-based Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) to offer ICDL certification to its students. Established in 1990, Temasek Polytechnic is a leading IHL in Singapore. It takes pride in equipping students with lifelong skills … Read More Launch of National Digital Explorer 2022 28th January 2022 ICDL Asia is partnering Crescent Girls’ School to launch National Digital Explorer (NDE) 2022. NDE 2022 is a nationwide digital literacy initiative designed to empower Singapore students aged 10 to 16 to learn real-world skills that enable them to think critically and be more productive learners.  Aligned to the latest Ministry of Education, Singapore’s EdTech … Read More ECDL Romania expands 3D printing hubs to 10 high schools, reaches over 800 students 27th January 2022 Ten new 3D printing hubs are being activated in Romanian high schools as part of the fourth edition of the 3DUTECH project. Read More Crescent Girls’ School joins ICDL Asia as our newest ATC in Singapore 9th December 2021 ICDL Asia is delighted to welcome Crescent Girls’ School to join us as our newest Accredited Test Centre (ATC) in Singapore! Photo Credits: Crescent Girls’ School Website Established in 1956, Crescent Girls’ School has been providing a nurturing and innovative environment for generations of students, grooming them to become ladies and leaders of tomorrow. In … Read More NorthLight School joins ICDL Asia’s network of ATCs in Singapore 24th November 2021 ICDL Asia warmly welcomes NorthLight School to the ICDL family as our newest Accredited Test Centre (ATC) in Singapore! NorthLight School was established in 2006 to provide an engaging education for youth and prepare them for lifelong learning and employability. With a rapid digital transformation in the workforce, the school recognises the importance of equipping … Read More European education summit to be held online on 9 December 19th November 2021 The European Union will hold its fourth European education summit online on 9 December this year. Read More ICDL prepares school students for the digitalisation of the world of work, especially in times of pandemic 25th May 2021 The Minister of Education of the Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany, Dr. Stefanie Hubig, has signed an extension of the agreement to facilitate the introduction of ICDL in schools in state. Read More ‘Girls, step into the future!’ project helps young women develop digital skills in Bosnia and Herzegovina 8th January 2021 A final event for the ‘Girls, step into the future!’ project was organised on 4 December 2020 by the Association of Informatics in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Read More The first primary school in Malaysia collaborates with ICDL Asia to offer digital skills certification to the student 21st December 2020 ICDL Asia is pleased to welcome Al-Amin Darul Mustopha School (AADMS) as the first private primary school in Malaysia to offer ICDL certification to its students. The school embeds ICDL Smart Digital programme into its six years primary school programme for student aged 7-12 years old. Read More Pilot project in Czech Republic makes it easier to use international digital skills certification in schools 3rd November 2020 A pilot project that allows school leaders to recognise international digital competence certificates has been launched by the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. Read More Viennese school leads the way with ICDL in Austria 21st October 2020 A school in Vienna has been recognised for having the highest number of ICDL certification tests of any school in Austria. Students at Gymnasium Pichelmayergasse in Vienna’s 10th District passed 513 certification tests in 2019. Read More ICDL in Education: Tyndale Park Christian School developing students’ digital skills through ICDL 8th June 2020 Tyndale Park Christian School believes that students need to equip with digital technology skills, which are essential for solving problems and addressing challenges in the current world. ICDL courses will lay a good, internationally recognised foundation for students to build thinking and problem-solving skills. Read More Austrian vocational school leads the way in using ICDL in education 5th June 2020 St Veit Vocational School in Austria was awarded a trophy for being the ‘Most Successful ECDL School in Europe’ by OCG, the ECDL operator in Austria. The school has been a flagship ECDL test centre in Austria for the past three years. Read More 1,000th candidate completes remotely invigilated online ICDL test in Germany 5th June 2020 An ICDL candidate in Bad Neustadt has become the 1,000th candidate to pass their certification test online in Germany. Read More The Future of Academic Computing Education – Survey 12th May 2020 The Computing Curricula 2020 (CC2020) is a joint project launched by international professional computing societies to examine the current curricular guidelines for academic degree programs in computing and provide a vision for the future of computing. A final draft report has now been produced, so you and your colleagues are invited to review the draft … Read More Free ICDL diagnostic tests available in Jordan and Middle East during Covid-19 crisis 6th April 2020 Students in Jordan and several other countries in the Middle East will be able to benefit from a free version of ICDL diagnostic tests. Read More First batch of vocational school students passed the ICDL certification exams in China 6th January 2020 1800 students from 16 vocational schools across the country have taken and passed the ICDL certification exams. Read More Graduation ceremony for Athlone VTOS students 7th December 2019 Athlone VTOS students recently graduated at a certificate ceremony that was held in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel. The certification was provided by QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) at Levels Four and Five and the Irish Computer Society Foundation provided certification for the European Computer Driving Licence [now ICDL] course. This year there were 48 certificates … Read More Guide to social media awareness published in Hungary 27th November 2019 A new guide for social media awareness has been published by the John von Neumann Computer Society, the ECDL National Operator in Hungary. Read More Methodist College Kuala Lumpur conducted its first ICDL pilot programme in Malaysia 26th November 2019 Methodist College Kuala Lumpur joins 8 other Accredited Test Centres to promote and offer ICDL modules in Malaysia. Read More ICDL Asia visited Songshan Shaolin Wushu College in Henan, China 25th November 2019 Ms Tina Wu presented ICDL Certifications to the teachers who have passed the ICDL Tests and completed the ICDL Teachers Training held in July this year Read More ICDL Asia makes an inaugural visit to Japanese University 11th November 2019 ICDL Asia General Manager Tina Wu visited Yokkaichi University Read More Specto trains ICDL teachers in Computing module 9th October 2019 The ICDL Computing module has been received with great enthusiasm by private schools in Jordan. Responding to demand from schools, Specto, the ICDL National Operator in the country, delivered training in the module to 15 teachers from eight schools. Read More ECDL Cyprus launches ECDL Computing with an e-Learning Platform 9th October 2019 The Cyprus Computer Society, the National Operator of the ICDL programme in Cyprus is launching the Computing module as of October 1, 2019. Read More Winners of ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2019 revealed! 20th September 2019 The third ICDL Asia Digital Challenge Grand Final took place from 10 – 12 September in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Read More Children at SOS Childrens’ Village Danang in Vietnam to follow ICDL certification programmes 30th August 2019 30 underprivileged children from SOS Children Village in Danang will be able to receive ICDL certification programmes through a partnership between Danang Vocational Training College (DANAVTC) and ICDL Vietnam. Read More Computing module successfully implemented in Austrian schools 30th August 2019 Nearly 100 pupils have successfully passed the Computing module in Austria so far, following its introduction by OCG Read More Malaysia’s top university to offer ICDL programmes in campus 27th August 2019 ICDL Asia welcomes the top university in Malaysia, University of Malaya (UM), as our newly accredited test centre Read More ICDL certification training provided for SOS Children’s Village Danang in Vietnam 31st July 2019 30 underprivileged children from SOS Children Village in Danang received ICDL certification programmes Read More Preparing human resource graduates in Malaysia for the digital workforce. 26th July 2019 A talk was held to build awareness on the challenges in creating a digitally skilled workforce Read More Certificate presentation ceremony at Hanoi College of Industrial Economics 30th June 2019 35 lecturers and officers from Hanoi College of Industrial Economics (HIEC) received the ICDL profile certificate upon completing the Train-the-Trainer session recently. The certificate presentation ceremony took place in HIEC campus in Hanoi, Vietnam. The certificates were presented by Professor Ha Xuan Quang, Rector of Hanoi College of Industrial Economics (HIEC) and Mr. Pham Hoang … Read More 279 vocational colleges in China to begin ICDL programmes in September 2019 27th June 2019 National Centre for Educational Technology (NCET) under the Ministry of Education in China has confirmed the first batch of colleges to begin the ICDL certification programme in September. This announcement was made on 20th June 2019, preceding the grand official launch in April this year. From more than 300 vocational colleges that have applied, only 279 colleges have … Read More Malaysia’s National Round Competition held in Tunku Abdul Rahman University College 26th June 2019 15 June 2019 The ICDL Asia Digital Challenge – National Round for Malaysia took place at Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) last weekend. Close to 30 students from 6 universities and University Colleges participated in the competition this year, including Malaysia’s top University – University of Malaya. During the Award Ceremony, Ambassador Eamon … Read More Signing ceremony between Vocational College No.2 – Ministry of Defence and ICDL Vietnam 12th June 2019 The college provides training for over 30,000 students which combines vocational education and military force training Read More ICDL Asia visits universities in South Taiwan 7th June 2019 6 June 2019 Ms. Tina Wu, General Manager of ICDL Asia, visited two universities in South Taiwan, namely Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science and Far East University, accompanied by Taiwan Computer Skills Foundation.  Both universities have been teaching ICDL modules to students from School of Infocomm and Management for several years. They are … Read More ICDL officially endorsed by Thai Ministry of Education 5th June 2019 ICDL is officially recognised as an education standard in Thailand. Read More New EU study looks at ICT in education 6th May 2019 A new study from the European Commission on digital technology in education has highlighted that there is a gender gap in digital skills development between boys and girls. Read More China NCET launches ICDL as the first 1+X policy recommended solution for vocational colleges 23rd April 2019 To implement the new vocational education reform policy announced by Chinese Ministry of Education, National Centre for Educational Technology (NCET) held a conference at Nanjing Vocational College of Information Technology on 10 April 2019, to launch the new project – Upskilling and Certifying the Digital Skills of Chinese Vocational College Students.      The conference started … Read More ICDL speaks at Tunku Abdul Rahman University College’s 50th anniversary event in Malaysia. 29th March 2019 16 March 2019 Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC), an Accredited Test Centre (ATC) of ICDL Asia, celebrated its 50thAnniversary recently as one the prestigious private university college in Malaysia. Over 500 local and international guests from Singapore, Ireland, South Korea, Vietnam, United Kingdom and the United States of America attended the event in … Read More ICDL has been officially endorsed by Thailand’s Ministry Of Education 29th March 2019 14 March 2019 ICDL Thailand is proud to announce that ICDL is now officially recognised as an education standard in Thailand. The Certificate of Recognition was presented by Mr Teerakiat Jareonsettasin (M.D), the Education Minister (MOE) of Thailand and Chairperson of the International Vocational Education Committee, to ICDL Thailand’s Managing Director, Dr Hugh O’Connell. The … Read More Students at college in Suzhou offered an opportunity to gain ICDL and course credit 27th March 2019 Students at Silicon Lake Vocational and Technical College, in the Chinese city of Suzhou, will have the opportunity to gain ICDL certification. Read More Specto signs an agreement with the Islamic Charity Center Society 27th March 2019 ICDL is being introduced to schools run by the Islamic Charity Center Society (ICCS) in Jordan under a new agreement between ICCS and Specto, the ICDL National Operator in the country. Read More Success for students in new ECDL initiative in Bosnia & Herzegovina 27th March 2019 A new initiative in Bosnia to help students to develop their digital skills has seen the first 40 students gain ECDL certification. Read More First ICDL 3D Design train-the-trainer class takes place in Nanjing, China 27th March 2019 Teachers in Nanjing have taken part in the first round of train-the-trainer courses to get ready to teach the new ICDL 3D Design module. Read More ECDL Cyprus takes part in International Education and Career Exhibition in Nicosia 27th March 2019 The Cyprus Computer Society and ECDL Cyprus participated in the International Education and Career Exhibition that was held from 15 to 17 February 2019 at the Cyprus International Fair grounds in Nicosia. Read More Champion Blog Series – ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2018 20th March 2019 OVERALL WINNER Salsabila Amalia RustamUON, Bachelor of Information Technology PSB Academy, Singapore Joining the ICDL Asia Digital Challenge has taught me many invaluable things. I’ve learned to use the Microsoft Office Suite a lot more efficiently than I have ever did before. Through this competition, I discovered many useful features and functions that I otherwise would … Read More Ha Dong Medical College students in Vietnam to be certified with ICDL 14th March 2019 This effort sets out the basis for collaboration between the two party in promoting proficient use of ICT by Vietnamese students Read More Computer Skills Foundation pledges continuous support to ICDL programmes in Taiwan 11th March 2019 Taiwan Computer Skills Foundation (CSF), leading ICT education and certification promotion agency in Taiwan, renewed the partnership agreement with ICDL Asia in February 2019.  CSF has already introduced ICDL programmes to several universities and colleges in the previous years, from North, Central, and South Taiwan.  From 2019 onwards, CSF will launch new ICDL Professional modules … Read More First city university college joins Xtrategize to introduce ICDL to Malaysian students and working professionals 22nd February 2019 ICDL Asia’s Accredited Test Centre (ATC), Xtrategize Technologies (XTT), signed an MoU with First City University College (FCUC) to introduce and promote ICDL in Malaysia. The ICDL modules will be offered not only to FCUC’s students as well as employees of its affiliated company, See Hoy Chan Group. A strategic meeting between XTT and FCUC … Read More Silicon Lake Vocational College in China introduced ICDL modules for its students to gain higher course credits 15th February 2019 An initiative whereby ICDL modules will be opened to close to 5600 students Read More ECDL helps young people in Serbia to build digital skills under recently completed project 14th February 2019 The ‘Youth for Impact’ programme aims to use ECDL to empower young people in Serbia who have disabilities or are without parental care. Read More Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) successfully certified first batch of accounting and business students with ICDL 28th January 2019 A total of 125 students completed the 4 compulsory ICDL modules Read More ECDL Switzerland attends biggest education fair in Switzerland 24th January 2019 The ECDL Switzerland team attended the largest education fair in Switzerland, Swissdidac and Worlddidac, from 7 to 9 November 2018 in Bern. Read More ICDL Asia commences official collaboration with National Center Educational Technology of China 11th December 2018 Through this collaboration, ICDL certification programmes could be promoted to 12,000 vocational schools Read More SIGNING CEREMONY BETWEEN HO CHI MINH CITY VOCATIONAL TRAINING COLLEGE AND ICDL VIETNAM 18th October 2018 On 28 September 2018, a signing ceremony between Ho Chi Minh City Vocational Training College (HCMVC) and ICDL Vietnam took place to officiate the appointment of HCMVC as ICDL Vietnam’s newest Accredited Test Centre (ATC).  HCMVC is a leading vocational college in Ho Chi Minh city founded in 1999. The college is known for its … Read More ICDL ASIA OFFICALLY LAUNCHES 3D DESIGN MODULE 11th October 2018 In September 2017, ICDL Asia and Siemens PLM Software commence the partnership for the new ICDL 3D Design Module using Solid Edge as the first platform software . The module is meant for students or anyone to learn on the essential concepts and skills relating to the fundamentals of using 3D Design software. On 6 … Read More F-TEC SKILL DEVELOPMENT BECOMES THE LATEST ICDL ACCREDITED TEST CENTRE FOR DELHI/NCR 25th September 2018 August 2018 (New Delhi) F-TEC Skill Development is a National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) Partner Company, with several centres in Delhi region and have a strong presence in the skill development ecosystem. ICDL India and FTEC will work jointly in Delhi/NCR to reach out to different educational institutions including Universities, Business Chambers, Government Bodies and other training 
boards/ professional … Read More Computing 7th September 2018 This module sets out essential concepts and skills relating to the use of computational thinking and coding to create simple computer programs. Read More ICDL ASIA DIGITAL CHALLENGE 2018 – GRAND FINAL TAKES PLACE IN BANGKOK, THAILAND 7th September 2018 After more than 9 months of preparations, hardwork from our local territory partners who are involved in the ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2018, we are glad to announce and celebrate the finale of the Grand Final Competiton which took place in Bangkok, Thailand on 5 September 2018. This year, we have 7361 students from 300 … Read More ICDL HIGHLIGHTED IN UNESCO REPORT AS EXAMPLE OF AN INTERNATIONAL DIGITAL COMPETENCE FRAMEWORK 30th August 2018 A new report by UNESCO has highlighted the ICDL programme as a significant example of a digital skills framework around the world. ‘A Global Framework of Reference on Digital Literacy Skills for Indicator 4.4.2’ was published with the aim of providing a basis for an indicator of the, “Percentage of youth/adults who have achieved at … Read More American Council on Education recommends college credit for 5 ICDL modules in USA 19th July 2018 ACE CREDIT® has evaluated and recommended college credit for five of ICDL Foundation’s modules Read More Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) bringing ICDL certification to the Malaysian students 16th July 2018 TAR UC is also one of ACCA approved learning providers (Platinum) in Malaysia Read More Taking bigger steps into Singapore schools with more than 1000 students taking part in ICDL Digital Challenge 2018 12th June 2018 ICDL Digital Challenge competition was organised in search for students with the best ICT skills in Asia Read More Nanjing students emerging as forerunners for digital skills to represent China for grand final competition 12th June 2018 More than 280 students from vocational colleges and international schools participated in the competition Read More ICDL Digital Challenge 2017 wins ICDL Foundation Best Practice Awards 2018 in Prague 1st June 2018 The competition proves to have many positive feedbacks and desired outcomes Read More ICDL complements the new e-hospitality directive for polytechnic in China 25th April 2018 ICDL Modules came into place to equip the students with essential ICT skills Read More ICDL Computing module set to nurture more young talents in Korea 29th March 2018 Computational thinking and basic coding has become a trend and seemingly necessary basic skills Read More Nanjing Commercial College in China Adopting ICDL for its students 28th March 2018 Nanjing Commercial College sees the value of ICDL Certification Read More Signing ceremony with UMP Holdings to improve digital literacy in east Malaysia 22nd March 2018 UMP will spearhead the initiative to improve the digital literacy among Malaysians Read More ICDL Vietnam expands strategic partnership by signing MOU with Vietnam National Economics University 9th February 2018 ICDL Vienam and NEU to enhance proficient use of Vietnamese students in ICT Read More Wuxi International School adopts ICDL to certify the international students in China 26th January 2018 A government owned international school in Wuxi is successfully accredited as an ICDL Test Centre Read More ICDL for Society ICDL Digital Citizen Modules Digital skills to access, engage and build computer confidence ICDL Digital Citizen Digital skills to access, engage and build computer confidence. Read more BMA Community Development Volunteers (Technology Aspect) will be trained and certified with ICDL Digital Literacy Standards 3rd March 2023 The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has recently announced the launch of a new community development volunteer training program in Bangkok. The program includes training and hands-on practice with the ICDL Digital Citizen module, which will equip volunteers with essential digital skills. Read More Looking to kickstart your career? Women4IT can get you ready for a digital job 31st August 2020 ICDL Ireland is a partner in an innovative and ambitious project to develop the digital competences of young women who are at risk of exclusion from the labour market, by improving their employability.  “Women4IT” is a multi-stakeholder partnership funded by the EEA Grants and the Norway Grants Fund for Youth Employment. We aim to select … Read More COVID-19 is a significant risk to progress on educational disadvantage 19th August 2020 Education systems across the world are being impacted by COVID-19. Almost 900 million children and young people are affected by interruptions in their education and this number is growing. The response from education systems across the globe has been to turn to technological solutions to continue to engage their students in learning. As education systems … Read More ICDL Asia welcomes 8 new Kyrgyzstani schools under the “Demilgeluu Jashtar” project 30th June 2020 8 schools in Kyrgyz Republic have been accredited as ICDL Accredited Test Centres under the "Demilgeluu Jashtar" project recently, hundreds of students from the rural area will have opportunities to take ICDL tests and acquire official ICDL certification. Read More ECDL/ICDL is now free from SOLAS as response to ongoing Covid-19 crisis 22nd April 2020 ECDL/ICDL is now free on fetchcourses.ie to support those affected by the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority, has made ECDL/ICDL resources available for free on the SOLAS online learning service as a support to learners who have been impacted by the current containment measures. Students can now access 10 ECDL … Read More ICDL testing during the Covid-19 crisis 7th April 2020 ICDL Europe will be remaining active during the Covid-19 crisis to help support all users of the ICDL programme in Europe. While this is an exceptionally difficult time, we will be taking steps to support the continued operation of the ICDL programme in Europe. ICDL Europe is working closely with National Operators of the ICDL … Read More ICDL programmes implemented in Kyrgyzstan for Demilgeluu Jashtar project 28th November 2019 In conjunction to the “Demilgeluu Jashtar” project, 50 schools were selected from seven regions of Kyrgyzstan to pilot ICDL program. Read More Guide to social media awareness published in Hungary 27th November 2019 A new guide for social media awareness has been published by the John von Neumann Computer Society, the ECDL National Operator in Hungary. Read More Women4IT one year on – promoting young women into digital jobs 4th October 2019 _ One year into the project: 2 extensive studies, 7 collaboration platforms and 8 digital job profiles have been developed. “Women4IT” partners enter the second year of the project with ambition to create innovative solutions promoting the employment of young women into digital jobs. September marks the end of the first year of the “YOUNG-ICT … Read More ECDL is now ICDL! 10th May 2019 ECDL Foundation is launching a refreshed digital skills certification and brand identity that will help meet the digital skills needs of students, workers and professionals across Europe at a time when technologies are developing faster than ever before. ICDL, the new name for the programme will be launched at an event in Brussels on 10 May. Read More IT for All initiative started in Denmark 6th May 2019 On October 3, DANSK IT, the ECDL National Operator in Denmark, had a call for action meeting for a national open learning platform for digital competences for a wide range of key stakeholders in Denmark (trade unions, business organisations and public authorities). Read More Specto and Norwegian Refugee Council grant ICDL certificates to 2,000 Syrian refugees in camps 2nd October 2018 The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) continues to leverage the level of digital literacy of Syrian refugees by offering ICDL training and testing in four camps. Read More Vietnam Ministry of Information And Communication and ICDL Vietnam co-hosted dissemination workshop on circular 44/2017/TT-BTTTT 19th July 2018 ICDL to be fully recognised as Circular 44 has come into effect Read More Digital Skills for Citizens project wins first place in the ICDL in Society category 2nd May 2018 At the ECDL Foundation Forum 2018, held in Prague, the entry submitted by ECDL Ireland was voted to be an outstanding example of best practice in the ECDL and ICDL in Society category. Read More HELLA-BST: ICDL journey for the youths in India 26th February 2018 Bal Swavlamban Trust, a CSR initiative of Hella, celebrated the first anniversary of their Digital Empowerment Centre Read More SOS Children’s Village Philippines adopts ICDL to enhance employability skills 16th January 2018 SOS Philippines will be implementing one of its pillar project- Digital Village Read More Would You Believe Martin Sheen Completed his ICDL back in 2006 12th December 2016 In Sept 2006 Actor Martin Sheen, AKA Ramon Estevez, registered as an arts student at the National University of Ireland (NUI) Galway, taking classes in English Literature, Philosophy and Oceanography. Star of the acclaimed TV series 'The West Wing', and of many memorable movies including Apocalypse Now and Badlands, Sheen took a break from his illustrious acting career to immerse himself in campus life. Read More 1,000 Syrian Refugees Gain ICDL Certificates 1st July 2016 The Norwegian Refugee Council has celebrated granting its 1000th ICDL certificate to a refugee. The Al Zaatari Refugee camp was accredited as a Test Centre by Specto in 2014. Read More ICDL for Business Managers Retraining for a New Career? Digital Skills Are the Key to Success 10th March 2025 In today’s workplace, employers expect proficiency in key digital competencies, from document creation and data analysis to cyber security and online collaboration. This is where ICDL CORE can help. ICDL CORE provides career changers with practical, industry-relevant digital skills, making the transition into a new role smoother and more accessible. Whether you’re stepping into administration, … Read More Kickstart Your Career: Why Digital Skills Matter for School Leavers 18th February 2025 Explore how ICDL CORE equips school leavers with essential digital skills that employers value, helping them stand out in the competitive job market. The transition from school to the workplace can be challenging, with employers increasingly seeking candidates with strong workplace digital skills. In fact, research suggests that 90% of jobs now require some level … Read More Introducing ICDL Core 10th February 2025 Introducing ICDL CORE: Empowering Digital Literacy for Employability and Productivity We are excited to announce the launch of ICDL CORE, our latest certification program designed to equip learners with fundamental digital competencies essential in today’s technology-driven world. The Importance of Digital Skills in Today’s World In today’s digital-first landscape, possessing essential digital skills is no … Read More Unlock Your Potential with ICDL CORE Certification 4th February 2025 The ICDL CORE Certification is a globally recognised programme designed to empower individuals with essential digital skills, ensuring they are ready to meet the demands of the evolving digital landscape. Whether you’re a professional looking to upskill, or someone re-entering education, ICDL CORE provides the foundation needed to thrive in the digital age. An Overview … Read More SPECTO COLLABORATES WITH UNICEF TO DELIVER ICDL MODULES TO THE YOUTH 9th August 2023 Specto, the body responsible for ICDL implementation in Jordan, recently collaborated with UNICEF to deliver digital skills to the refugees throughout the country. As part of the project, Specto oversaw the accreditation of a series of educational centres, providing ICDL training and testing to the trainers. One of UNICEF’s primary goals is to build a … Read More Nairobi County Becomes an ATC for ICDL Africa, Digitally Building the Workforce  17th July 2023 Bridging the Digital Divide in Nairobi County Through ICDL Certification  Nairobi County, the vibrant capital of Kenya, has taken a significant stride towards digital empowerment. In a colorful ceremony held at the Stanley Hotel on July 14th, the County Government of Nairobi received the ICDL ATC certificate, marking a new dawn for the region. County … Read More AIMS Teacher Program Graduates 420 Teachers in ICDL  28th March 2023 On March 26, 2023, AIMS Rwanda through the Teacher Training program, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation and Rwanda Basic Education Board (REB), hosted the 3rd Edition Teacher Awards in Kigali. The teacher award seeks to celebrate teachers across for their relentless hard work in their profession. As part of the award ceremony, included cerebration of … Read More ICDL CELEBRATES 17 MILLION CANDIDATES WORLDWIDE: EMPOWERING DIGITAL COMPETENCE IN THE WORKFORCE, EDUCATION AND SOCIETY 23rd March 2023 ICDL has recently marked a significant milestone in our mission to raise digital competency standards through the development, promotion, and delivery of quality certification programmes worldwide. With over two decades of experience, ICDL has successfully delivered our certification programmes to over 17 million candidates across more than 100 countries in the world.  The ICDL 17 … Read More In focus: computing in education across Europe 29th November 2022 ICDL has long understood the importance of computational skills in education. ICDL believes that computing skills and digital literacy skills are essential elements of digital competence. Coding, computing, and computational thinking are terms that currently dominate the debate on digital skills development in Europe and worldwide. This is influenced by the rising demand of ICT … Read More ICDL Asia listed as a Reskilling Partner of the Japan Reskilling Consortium 22nd November 2022 We are pleased to annouce that ICDL Asia has been listed as one of the Japan Reskilling Consortium’s reskilling partners! Launched by the Japan government, the Japan Reskilling Consortium offers a wide range of reskilling programmes to support individuals to learn new digital skills, creating new opportunities for employment. To learn more about ICDL Asia’s … Read More ICDL Africa team visit to Nigeria 21st November 2022 In the month of October 2022, the ICDL Foundation CEO, ICDL Africa General Manager and Regional Manager visited the Nigerian Market for market overview and strategic meetings with stakeholders towards the promotion of ICDL in Nigeria. Prior to their arrival, the Nigerian team had earmarked major stakeholders for them to meet with.  The Nigerian team, … Read More ICDL sparks an interest that takes you places 10th November 2022 Over this past summer, a group of students from Dublin represented Ireland at the First Lego League competition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They returned home with the Breakthrough Award in recognition of their achievements. The team of students was made up of Claire, Karina, Cara and Monica, who met each other through the Girl … Read More Ukrainian refugees improving their English and integrating into community with ICDL 22nd September 2022 Five refugees fleeing the conflict in Ukraine have all passed an ICDL course in the midlands of Ireland. Tipperary ETB received a referral to help a group of Ukrainians improve their English language skills to help them integrate into the local community. This group of learners expressed an interest in IT and built on their … Read More Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne uses ICDL for community outreach project 31st August 2022 Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne received a special mention in the ICDL Schools competition earlier this year. The school offers students a grounding in ICDL modules to develop digital skills that will help them in other classes at school. Students typically study six modules as part of the ICDL Academic Profile Pack from the ICDL Workforce programme, … Read More How to use diagnostic tests to help candidates succeed 26th August 2022 All ICDL Profile Packs and Module packs include online practice tests called diagnostic tests to help diagnose what digital skills areas your class need to work on. What is an ICDL diagnostic test? An ICDL diagnostic test is a kind of practice or mock assessment of skills for a specific ICDL module. It covers the … Read More Ireland ranks fifth in the 2022 Digital Economy and Society Index 4th August 2022 The annual Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI), published by the European Commission, has been released. Ireland ranks fifth in this year’s index, with an average yearly growth of the DESI score of 8.5%. Ireland ranks most strongly in the human capital dimension as well as digital public services. DESI ranks the countries of the … Read More Over 80% of workers looking to improve their digital skills 7th June 2022 Recent research from Salesforce has shown that only 32% of Irish workers are confident that they have the skills they need for the digital workplace, but that the vast majority are planning to upskill in this area. The top workplace digital skills for employees in Ireland are skills to use collaborative technology, digital administrative skills, … Read More ICDL Ireland launches ATC competition 26th April 2022 ICDL Ireland would like to highlight and celebrate the achievements of ICDL test centres across Ireland with a new competition. If you run ICDL in your centre you can be in with a chance of winning a GoPro HERO10 5K action camera by entering below. During these past two years, test centres, trainers, tutors and … Read More ISBAT University Gears up Digital Skilling and Certification 22nd April 2022 ISBAT University one of the top digital hub universities located in the heart of Kampala City-Uganda has geared up efforts to train and certify students and the work force using ICDL. While speaking to Dan Muhenda, the ICDL Market Development Executive in Uganda, Mr. Hareesh  Kumar, emphasized the need for all students and the workforce … Read More ICDL Accreditation by Kenya National Qualifications Authority 20th April 2022 On Monday, 5 April 2022, ICDL was awarded an accreditation certificate by the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) during a ceremony held at Sankara, Nairobi, Kenya. This auspicious event was graced by the Guest of Honor Ms. Maureen Mbaka (Chief Administrative Secretary, Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs), Dr. Juma Mukhwana (Director General/CEO, KNQA), … Read More ICDL Ireland launches schools competition 4th April 2022 ICDL Ireland would like to highlight and celebrate the achievements of ICDL schools across Ireland with a new competition. If you run ICDL in your school you can be in with a chance of winning a GoPro HERO10 5K action camera by entering below. During these past two years, schools, teachers and students have shown … Read More Give your students the edge with ICDL digital skills certification 4th April 2022 Did you know that one in three 13-14 year olds don’t have even the most basic digital skills? With digital skills featuring in over 80% of job vacancies, learning how to use technology safely and proficiently is vital for students. We’ve put together a presentation to help schools showcase to students and parents how schools can succeed with ICDL. Many Irish … Read More Scoil Mhuire uses ICDL for successful project work and to prepare students for working life 31st March 2022 This year we’d like to showcase your stories. Schools across the country have faced unprecendented challenges in dealing with the pandemic. ICDL schools have continued to worked hard to give their students the skills they need to learn remotely and succeed at their studies and each have a story to tell. One of our ICDL … Read More ICDL TTT Programme at Kenyatta University 17th March 2022 ICDL Africa team started a Train-the-Trainer Programme at the Kenyatta University on 9th March 2022. The Programme ran for 3 days within which a total of 9 trainers from the university were equipped with skills on how to deliver effective ICDL training to their learners. The Programme was conducted virtually with 7 of the trainers … Read More Digital skills gaps a global problem, report finds 16th March 2022 Skills gaps are a global problem according to a new report from Coursera, an online learning platform. The 2021 Industry Skills report highlights that skill gaps are an issue across all global regions and essentially all jobs. Critical skills needed by companies include cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analysis and software development. By 2025, studies show that 149 … Read More New ICDL ATC: New Life Leadership Academy – Rwanda 11th March 2022 ICDL Africa is delighted to welcome New Life Leadership Academy to join us as our newest Accredited Test Centre (ATC) in Bugesera, Rwanda. New Life Leadership Academy is an outreach of Africa New Life uniquely set apart to offer Christ- centered education aimed at developing Christian character and Christian leadership.  They offer the Accelerated Christian … Read More BRAC Maendeleo Tanzania Joins ICDL Africa 28th February 2022 Brac Maendeleo Tanzania has joined ICDL Africa to offer ICDL trainings to secondary school students in Tanzania under the project dubbed “Skills for their future” which is aimed at equipping youths in public schools with ICT skills to prepare them for the fourth industrial revolution. BRAC is an organization that implements various projects aimed at … Read More Kenya National Qualifications Authority Accredits ICDL Certification. 2nd February 2022 The Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) was set up in 2015 as set out in the Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQF) act no. 22 of 2014 (and KNQF Regulations, 2018) to help coordinate and harmonize the various levels of education; and to create a database of all qualifications in the country. The KNQF that the … Read More ICDL Exhibition at Kenyatta University. 28th January 2022 On Thursday 28th January 2022, ICDL Africa participated in a Career Day exhibition at an ATC, Kenyatta University, Nairobi Kenya, The event was organised by The Directorate of Career Development and Mentoring Programmes (CDMP) in conjunction with Kenyatta university students’ Association (KUSA). The event theme was “Dynamic World: Creativity, Innovation and Technology as the Main Skills … Read More ICDL Data Protection Launch in Thailand 18th January 2022 With more and more activities and transactions going digital, a growing number of workers find themselves handling sensitive personal data. In this digital age, it is more important than ever that the people working with personal data have the skills to do so securely and legally. In collaboration with Digital Council of Thailand (DCT), ICDL … Read More Top 10 Most In-Demand ICDL Certifications in Asia 11th January 2022 As the world’s leading computer skills certification, ICDL has delivered our certification programmes to over 16 million people in over 100 countries. Our programmes are designed to meet the needs of the competitive modern workplace, and our certifications are recognised internationally and sought after by employers across the globe. ICDL Workforce and ICDL Professional programmes … Read More The Central Bank of Rwanda holds a Graduation Ceremony. 23rd December 2021 On Tuesday 21st December, 2021, the Central Bank of Rwanda held it’s graduation ceremony with 14 graduates who received ICDL certificates. The ceremony was graced with BNR staff including the Executive Director, the HR department and the general staff. In partnership with the Central Bank, ICDL Africa had conducted a Pilot Assessment in Digital Skills … Read More Young women take ICDL tests in Naryn, the beautiful high-mountainous region of Kyrgyzstan 5th November 2021 In Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, a group of young female students will be embarking on an exciting digital learning journey with ICDL Asia and the University of Central Asia (UCA). The School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPCE) of UCA has enrolled 24 young women of Madrasah school in Naryn to participate in the ICDL Workforce programme. … Read More Creating the Future: Computing in Education 12th October 2021 This week marks EU Code Week, running across Europe from 9 to 24 October 2021. This past year has shown the importance of digital skills for all, particularly secondary students who have had to adapt to online learning during school closures across Europe. Many students lack the digital skills they need to thrive in their … Read More Rwanda Management Institute trains 30 TVET staff from all 30 Districts in Rwanda. 7th October 2021 On August 17th, 2021, Dr. MULINDAHABI Charline with other senior officials from Rwanda TVET Board (RTB) and GIZ-Rwanda officially opened a 17-day training of International Certification in Digital Literacy (ICDL) that brought together 30 TVET staff from all districts at RMI Murambi campus. Dr. MULINDAHABI welcomed the training participants at RMI and urged them to … Read More Meru University of Science and Technology Joins ICDL. 24th September 2021 Meru University of Science and Technology is a public university in Tigania West Constituency Meru.  The Vision of the University is to be a world-class University of excellence in Science and Technology.  In pursuit of its mission to provide Quality University education, training, and research in Science, Technology, and Innovation, the University has successfully implemented the Quality … Read More DARUSSALAM COMPUTERS LTD JOINS ICDL. 20th September 2021 DARUSSALAM Computers Ltd. is a consultancy services firm on ICT (Information Communication Technology) training, integration and solutions. DARUSSALAM Computers focuses on both large & small scale telecommunications and network infrastructure, applications and services which are designed, deployed and supported by our highly skilled technical and management team in Nigeria. These solutions are created from best-of-breed, … Read More NEW ICDL ATC :Enugu State Tech Hub 15th September 2021 Enugu State Tech Hub and Youths Innovation Center is an Initiative of Enugu State Government through the leadership of His Excellency Rt. Hon. Dr. Ifeanyi Lawrence Ugwuanyi, the Executive governor of Enugu state under the supervision of Enugu State Ministry of Science and Technology to bring technology down to the grassroot of Ndi Enugu. This … Read More A complete digital skills solution for schools 14th September 2021 This past 18 months has shown the importance of digital skills for all students. So if you are looking for an all-inclusive package to certify your students in the skills and confidence to use technology, ICDL can help. ICDL offers certification in your choice of 25 subjects covering all aspects of digital competence, from presentations to … Read More The advantages of eLearning 9th September 2021 With the brand new ICDL Profile Packs, your learners are now automatically given access to eLearning across most ICDL modules. But what can eLearning offer your learners alongside their classroom training? A chance to go over topics eLearning offers learners a chance to progress at their own pace. It offers a way of catching up … Read More University of Tourism, Technology and Business Studies (UTB) 8TH Graduation 6th September 2021 ICDL was made compulsory to all candidates graduating from UTB since 2018. During the UTB graduation, class of 2019 – 2020, over 1500 candidates graduated in ICDL programes. Prof. DR calixte Kabera thanked ICDL for the partnership and encouraged the good relationship as they both aim at graduating candidates ready for the workforce. There was … Read More Lonadek Global Services collaborates with The Lagos State Science Research & Innovation Council to train in ICDL Programs. 6th September 2021 Lonadek Global Services (www.lonadek.com) is a multi-award-winning, woman-owned, ISO:9001:2015 certified Engineering Technology and Information Management Company.   Lonadek partners with ICDL to deliver Computer Literacy and Digital Skills Training as part of its corporate objective of empowering STEM/TECH talents to deliver state-of-the-art technologies and Innovative Solutions.  As an ICDL partner in Africa, Lonadek recently collaborated … Read More Life International Christian Academy graduates ICDL candidates. 3rd September 2021 Life International Christian Academy was co-founded by Birungi Ronald and Mrs.Birungi Ram and their 4 Children who moved to Rwanda in 2014, pursuing a dream to start and operate a learning center that integrates Biblical Principles (Scripture memory, wisdom principles), Godly Character Training (A.C.E. characters, 90 character traits of Christ), Mastery-Based Learning that has a … Read More Oshwal College Prize award 3rd September 2021 Oshwal College is a post-modern tertiary institution located in a serene environment on its own grounds on 2nd Avenue, Parklands, Nairobi. Established in 1992, it is the elder institution of the many nursery, primary and secondary school institutions owned and managed by the Oshwal Education and Relief Board (OERB) – a charitable organization in Kenya. For … Read More NEW ICDL ATC: Kenya Institute of Management 24th August 2021 The Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) is a membership-based non-profit making professional management organization committed to the promotion of excellence and integrity in the practice of management. The Institute was established in 1954 as a premier institute that provides management consultancy and capacity-building services to corporate organizations and other institutions. The institution is now fully … Read More 3C puts the Digital Tablet at the service of the Quranic Tablet 27th July 2021 Signing of the agreement with 3C, an ICDL Test Centre in Senegal and the Ahmed Sakhir Lô Institute in Boune, which specializes in memorizing the Holy Quran and teaching religious sciences. The ceremony took place on Tuesday 22 at the headquarters of the institute in Boune, under the presence of its CEO Serigne Bara Niang, … Read More Over 75 Students Graduate at Orchard International Christian School 16th July 2021 It was joy and excitement at Orchard International School Kampala as over 75 candidates graduated. The graduating students have been part of 100 students that enrolled at Orchard center through sponsorship of the MTN innovation program and its partners. The trainers, Sally Nyangoma and Billy Golooba were overjoyed as they received the ICDL certificates on … Read More ICDL ISTE Seal of Alignment renewed 7th July 2021 The ICDL programme received a Seal of Alignment from ISTE in May 2017. The Seal of Alignment shows that ICDL has been independently reviewed by ISTE, and was found to be aligned with the ISTE Standards. The Seal of Alignment was renewed in 2021. ISTE is a membership organisation committed to educational technology. Based in … Read More Explore the wide range of over 25 modules ICDL offers 25th June 2021 It’s that time of year to start planning the autumn course schedule. When thinking about the modules you want to choose for your courses and learners, we know ICDL now has lot to choose from. So take a look below at how some of our modules group well together and complement your learning objectives. Beyond … Read More ICDL Vietnam collaborated with Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation to implement an ICDL training course 23rd June 2021 ICDL Vietnam launched a five-week ICDL training course in collaboration with Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation on 10 April 2021. 20 students from leading Vietnam universities and 3 staff members of Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation attended the course. The Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation is a grassroots charity organisation that offers special care services and practical solutions … Read More ICDL Africa: Kenya Train the Trainer Workshop. 18th June 2021 ICDL Africa held its second Virtual Train the Trainer Workshop in Kenya this year. The virtual workshop, conducted from 9th to 11th June 2021, was attended by 10 participants representing four Accredited Test Centres. namely S.C.S. Swaminarayan Academy, Shree Cutchi Leva Patel Samaj School, and College, The Presbyterian University of East Africa, and Unity College Of Professional Studies.  The 3-day … Read More Certification makes the difference 8th June 2021 By providing ICDL to your learners, you’re giving them a real-world certification that’s valid for life. ICDL is internationally recognised and valued by employers across Ireland and abroad. Quality standards There are many free resources out there today. But the quality isn’t always guaranteed, assessment is inconsistent and it can be difficult to tell what’s … Read More Rwanda Digital schools project 4th June 2021 The Rwanda Digital school project will establish Digital Schools (with 40 PCs each), across 8 secondary schools in Kigali, Rwanda. In total the project will supply 320 PCs, 24 laptops, assistive technology to aid classes and impact up to 2,000 students from underprivileged communities in the project’s first phase (and up to 12,000 students in … Read More Graduation at Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) 4th June 2021 The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) is a Pan African women’s organization whose mission is to support girls and women acquire education for development. FAWE was founded in 1992 and its headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya. FAWE Rwanda is one of the 34 chapters across Africa. It was founded in 1997 by a group … Read More TP Law students first to undergo ICDL Asia and Singapore Academy of Law joint certification 1st June 2021 We are proud to announce that the ICDL Professional Legal Programme, a joint certification programme between ICDL Asia and the Singapore Academy of Law, has successfully launched in Singapore. Students pursuing a Diploma in Law and Management in Temasek Polytechnic School of Business will be among the first batch of law students to undergo and … Read More The National Bank of Rwanda (Central Bank of Rwanda) Staff train in ICDL 13th February 2021 The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) strives to be a world class Central Bank that contributes to economic growth & development, by using robust monetary policy tools to maintain stable market prices. The Bank ensures financial stability in a free-market economy as it embraces innovations, diversity, inclusiveness, and economic integration. The Bank is charged with … Read More ICDL Remote Work module launched 5th January 2021 The Remote Work module covers the main concepts and good practices needed to work effectively from any remote location. Being able to work effectively outside of the office is beneficial for both employee and organisation, and at times a necessity for business continuity. However, without the necessary skills, working remotely can be an ineffective and … Read More Free access to new ICDL emerging tech modules for schools 5th January 2021 We’re pleased to be able to offer schools with the ICT bundle free access to 4 brand new ICDL modules. ICDL Insights These short, introductory modules provide conceptual understanding of emerging technology to those who are not IT professionals. The modules you now have access to are: Cloud Computing, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Big Data. … Read More Chum International School Virtual Learning Students graduate 8th December 2020 We wish to congratulate the group of 12 students, who graduated from Chum International School in Muyenga-Kampala, having successfully completed virtual ICDL training. Read More Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) graduates over 200 students in ICDL 8th December 2020 Uganda Institute of Information and Communication Technology (UICT) has graduated over 200 students, who have all been undergoing virtual training in ICDL Workforce modules. Read More ICDL Ireland has you covered 1st December 2020 Updated: June 2021 As Covid restrictions are now starting to ease, we wanted to remind you that ICDL Ireland is still here to help. Find out more below about making the best of ICDL in this different learning environment. Covid-proof digital learning and testing Covid has challenged you all to think differently about how learners … Read More Candidates overcome difficulties to complete ICDL modules in Yemen 9th November 2020 40 candidates in Aden, in the south of Yemen, have begun studying to take ICDL certification. Read More Pro-Rail Alliance in Germany turns to ICDL to support remote work during Covid-19 3rd November 2020 In order to motivate employees in these challenging times, and to bring everyone digitally up to the same standard, the entire Pro-Rail Alliance organisation team in Germany completed the ICDL Workforce Base Profile from home. Read More Pilot project in Czech Republic makes it easier to use international digital skills certification in schools 3rd November 2020 A pilot project that allows school leaders to recognise international digital competence certificates has been launched by the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. Read More Jordan River Foundation adopts ICDL with funding from UNICEF 21st October 2020 Specto, the ICDL National Operator in Jordan, signed an agreement with the Jordan River Foundation (JRF). Read More “ICDL Content is rich and very relevant for today’s world” – Lecturer 15th September 2020 Ezra Kampororo,  a trainer at Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) was one of the participants in the ICDL training that was recently conducted at UICT spearheaded by Dan Muhenda. He has so far certified in all the ICDL Base Modules apart from Documents, which he will accomplish sooner rather than later. Ezra … Read More Emerson Education continues to champion ICDL Certification in Tanzania 7th September 2020 The ICDL Skillsbox has provided learners at the ATC with a wider range of modules spanning across ICDL Workforce that offers Digital skills for employability and productivity and the ICDL Professional that offers Digital skills for occupational effectiveness Read More “ICDL’S Online Testing Platform is the best” – Uganda Institute of communication technology (UICT) Trainer 7th September 2020 Annet Tusiime a Senior IT Trainer at Uganda Institute of communication technology (UICT) has come out to give her own experience in joining ICDL as a student and later a certified trainer Read More Looking to kickstart your career? Women4IT can get you ready for a digital job 31st August 2020 ICDL Ireland is a partner in an innovative and ambitious project to develop the digital competences of young women who are at risk of exclusion from the labour market, by improving their employability.  “Women4IT” is a multi-stakeholder partnership funded by the EEA Grants and the Norway Grants Fund for Youth Employment. We aim to select … Read More COVID-19 is a significant risk to progress on educational disadvantage 19th August 2020 Education systems across the world are being impacted by COVID-19. Almost 900 million children and young people are affected by interruptions in their education and this number is growing. The response from education systems across the globe has been to turn to technological solutions to continue to engage their students in learning. As education systems … Read More Schools must prepare for return to remote learning 27th July 2020 The coronavirus pandemic disrupted the education and training of learners across the world. In particular, learners from a disadvantaged background risk falling further behind, as distanced learning continues and the debate rages on about how to get learners back into classrooms as safely as possible. A recent report published by Cedefop, the European Centre for the … Read More €15m government funding to address student digital divide 22nd July 2020 A new scheme announced by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD and Minister of State Niall Collins TD will provide €168 million of funding for third level institutions and students. Notably, this new scheme includes €15 million to help us address the digital divide and give students the … Read More Harvest Academy Trainer gives accolades for the new ICDL Testing Platform 2nd July 2020 At Harvest Academy, the excitement that has come with the new experience in using Skillsbox is immeasurable. Read More Leveraging Technology to Expand ICDL Partners Network 25th June 2020 Contingency plans on business continuity during and after the pandemic are a top priority. Read More Oshwal College introduces the ICDL Skillsbox e-learning and remote invigilation for their students 10th June 2020 ICDL candidates at Oshwal College, in Kenya are very excited following the recent introduction of the ICDL Skillsbox testing platform. Read More Online registration for Leaving Certificate Calculated Grades now open! 25th May 2020 Please note: applications have now closed. Minister McHugh announces online registration for Leaving Certificate Calculated Grades opened on Tuesday 26 May. ­All 2020 Leaving Certificate and Leaving Certificate Applied students were able to register on gov.ie/leavingcertificate. The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD today (Monday 25 May 2020) announced that the new online … Read More Chum International School management and students excited over ICDL Skills box Platform 25th May 2020 Students at Chum International School are more than excited after their centre migrated to the ICDL online platform SKillsbox. Read More ICDL Africa Virtual Regional Meeting 25th May 2020 ICDL Africa held it’s first virtual Regional Meeting with all its representatives in Africa. Read More ICDL TESTING DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS 13th May 2020 ICDL Africa will be remaining active during the COVID-19 crisis to help support all users of the ICDL programme in Africa. While this is an exceptionally difficult time, we will be taking steps to support the continued operation of the ICDL programme in Africa. We are working closely with our network of Accredited Test Centres, to … Read More Assessing IT skills with free practice tests 7th May 2020 All ICDL courses offer free online practice tests called Diagnostic Tests to help you diagnose what digital skills you need to work on the most. What is an ICDL diagnostic test? Diagnostic tests are a kind of practice or mock assessment of your skills for a specific ICDL course. They contain similar questions to the … Read More ECDL/ICDL is now free from SOLAS as response to ongoing Covid-19 crisis 22nd April 2020 ECDL/ICDL is now free on fetchcourses.ie to support those affected by the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority, has made ECDL/ICDL resources available for free on the SOLAS online learning service as a support to learners who have been impacted by the current containment measures. Students can now access 10 ECDL … Read More ICT funding for Schools including €10 million top-up funding 22nd April 2020 The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD has today (Wednesday 22 April 2020) announced a special €10 million fund to support the purchase of technology and devices for disadvantaged students. A total of €7 million additional funding will be provided in the post-primary sector and €3 million in the primary sector. “Providing €10 … Read More Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA) becomes the first ICDL Accredited Test Centre (ATC) in Tanzania to Test on Skillsbox 19th April 2020 Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA) becomes the first ICDL Accredited Test Centre (ATC) in Tanzania to Test on Skillsbox Read More ICDL testing during the Covid-19 crisis 7th April 2020 ICDL Europe will be remaining active during the Covid-19 crisis to help support all users of the ICDL programme in Europe. While this is an exceptionally difficult time, we will be taking steps to support the continued operation of the ICDL programme in Europe. ICDL Europe is working closely with National Operators of the ICDL … Read More Digital skills in an uncertain world 26th March 2020 Life has changed suddenly and the skills we need to cope with this new reality have changed too. By Mary Cleary, the Secretary-General of the Irish Computer Society, which runs Tech Week. We often talk about life skills and in “normal” times, there is little disagreement on what those are. Apart from specific job-related skills, literacy, numeracy … Read More A group of Twenty five staff from the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) successfully completed the ICDL training certification of the seven (7) modules 18th March 2020 25 staffs from the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) successfully completed the ICDL training certification of the seven (7) modules Read More New CensusAtSchool Website 5th March 2020 The Central Statistics Office, PDST Maths, and Scoilnet have come together to re-design and launch the new CensusAtSchool website. CensusAtSchool is an online educational project that takes place every year with the aim of bringing statistics to life in the classroom. Schools take part voluntarily. Supervised by teachers, students use a variety of digital devices … Read More Nigeria hosts the Phase II of the Train-the-Trainer Programme. 3rd March 2020 E-Tech Complete Solutions, hosted the Second Phase of the Train-the-Trainer Program (TTT) in February 2020. Read More Secure User Package for FET Students 28th February 2020 Are users an organisation’s greatest weakness? ICDL Ireland, along with The Irish Computer Society and the Association of Data Protection Officers, has launched a set of complementary modules designed to inform workers of the dangers of individual user error and resultant data breaches. ICS Secure User Certification comprises of two courses: IT Security and Data … Read More Free membership of Irish Computer Society for FET students 27th February 2020 We are delighted to announce that FET students who are studying any ICDL module(s) can now avail of free student membership of the Irish Computer Society. Show your enthusiasm for your new skills with your membership. ICS is committed to supporting you throughout your journey into IT. There is no better way to set yourself … Read More ICDL Africa expanding its existence in West Africa (Francophone Region). 25th February 2020 ICDL Africa expanding its existence in West Africa (Francophone Region). Read More Train the Trainer (TTT) programme at Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA) in Arusha,Tanzania. 17th February 2020 ICDL Africa has successfully conducted the Train the Trainer (TTT) programme at Institute of Accountancy Arusha (IAA) in Arusha,Tanzania. This is for the first time in the history of ICDL program in Tanzania a public institute of higher learning as hosted superior TTT training with twenty-two (22) ICT trainees at the institution participating actively at … Read More African Institute for Mathematics Sciences(AIMS) Smart Classroom Launch and ICDL Graduation 17th February 2020 ICDL Africa attended the official launch of the New Smart Classrooms set up by the Africa Institute of Mathematical Sciences(AIMS) . Read More €50m in ICT grant funding for schools 17th February 2020 Minister announces fourth year of funding under Project Ireland 2040 which takes total spend on Digital Strategy for Schools ICT Infrastructure Fund to €160m All schools will receive grants to purchase key technology such as tablets, cloud systems, projectors The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. has today announced a further €50million investment … Read More ICDL Africa – Kenya attended the Career Week event at Kenyatta University (KU) 5th February 2020 ICDL Africa- Kenya Team engaged in a Career Week event at Kenyatta University (KU). Coming soon after the signing up of Kenyatta University as an ATC. The event was a great opportunity to showcase the benefits of ICDL certification to prospective students and parents who attended. The ICDL team was able to sensitize the students … Read More ICDL Students at Shoma Christian Academy preparing for the Graduation 4th February 2020 During the visit at the school to check on the progress of learning and content delivery at the centre, the ICDL Africa representative in Uganda, Dan Muhenda discovered the students were over joyed for having completed successfully five (5) modules so far and have embarked on the last two to make a total of seven … Read More ICDL Africa Team attended a session at AIMS RWANDA. 28th January 2020 The session brought together all the forty-two trainers who are running the training project of teachers across the fourteen Districts in the country Read More Train the Trainer at Makerere University, Uganda 17th January 2020 ICDL Uganda welcomed the long-awaited Train-the-Trainer training at Makerere University in the heart of Kampala City. Read More ICDL Africa talk at the Annual General Meeting of heads of church secondary & primary schools 2019 – Tanzania 17th December 2019 On behalf of ICDL Africa, the ICDL Africa Manager in Tanzania, was invited to talk . Read More Graduation ceremony for Athlone VTOS students 7th December 2019 Athlone VTOS students recently graduated at a certificate ceremony that was held in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel. The certification was provided by QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) at Levels Four and Five and the Irish Computer Society Foundation provided certification for the European Computer Driving Licence [now ICDL] course. This year there were 48 certificates … Read More ICILS Results Highlight Importance of Digital and Information Literacy Skills for Students 4th December 2019 The results of the International Computer and Information Literacy Study 2018 were published earlier this month. They highlight the fallacy of ‘digital natives’ being digitally competent through exposure to digital devices. Shockingly, only 2% of students in the study showed an ability to assess online information critically. ICILS, which is published by the International Association … Read More ICDL trainings for the Rwanda Social security Board (RSSB) 27th November 2019 After successfully training and certifying the first group of 25 staff members of RSSB, ICDL Africa received a second batch of 25 employees to start a certification training in ICDL Workforce modules Read More ICDL Africa Uganda ATC Forum 19th November 2019 ICDL Africa Uganda held the ATC Forum with purpose of introducing the new changes to sharing and learning from each other. Read More ICDL Ireland wins European Best Practice award 13th November 2019 ICDL Ireland won for the second year in a row at this year’s European Best Practice awards for the launch of our new digital certificates for ICDL candidates. Since June 2019 almost 50,000 students have been sent their digital certificate. ICDL Ireland and Irish Computer Society CEO Jim Friars said, ‘I am delighted to see … Read More ICDL committed to bridging Digital skills gap in Africa 31st October 2019 ICDL Africa hosted an ATC Forum with over 150 participants from 13 African countries.The objective of the event was to discuss how Africa can fully become digital literate Read More How to improve your digital skills for free 17th October 2019 ICDL is the digital skills standard. We’ve worked together with SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority of Ireland, to offer you free digital skills elearning on a wide range of subjects. You can access the free elearning through your local ETB college which are based across the country. How can ICDL help me? Recent … Read More Making ICDL work for the FET Sector 10th October 2019 ICDL in Further Education As you probably know ICDL comprises eLearning, webinars, online practice tests, automatically-marked certification tests and digital certificates. ICDL is a prime example of technology-enhanced learning that gives students the best chance of success while maintaining the high standards of a world-leading certification. Employers, educators and funding bodies, including Solas and the … Read More Why we need flexible learning for everyone 8th October 2019 Just as today’s employees, students and citizens need to be flexible, so do the programmes on offer. Whether we are preparing students for the workforce for the first time, helping them get back into the workforce or preparing them for further study, we share a responsibility to ensure they have the right mix of competences. … Read More Over 50,000 ICDL Digital Certs issued to past candidates 7th October 2019 As part of our rebrand, one of our first steps was to invite past ECDL holders to claim their ICDL Digital Certificate. Since launching in June over 50,000 Digital ICDL Certs have been issued to past candidates, meaning students can access and share their ICDL record instantly! You can still register for your digital cert … Read More Up to 100% funding available to SMEs for ICDL eLearning 7th October 2019 Up to 100% funding is now available to SMEs for ICDL eLearning, testing and certification through the Skills To Advance programme. Skills to Advance is a new government initiative that offers upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employees in lower level jobs. It benefits employees and SMEs through education and training. Additionally, Skills to advance can … Read More Digital literacy gets students through the Junior Cycle 7th October 2019 Recent European-wide statistics have shown that a lack of digital literacy increasingly implicates one’s full potential of being a competent student, an empowered employee or an engaged citizen. By readily adopting modern technology, digital citizens must be ready to accept that to be ‘digitally literate’ is to be acutely aware of these practices, including the … Read More Why there’s more to digital marketing than you think 4th October 2019 You may not have realised, but digital marketing encompasses a wide range of skills, including copywriting, editing, email marketing, social media, search engine optimisation, video production, analytics, content management, user experience and business strategy. A long list you’ll agree. This means that there is a wide variety of career options for anyone who has a … Read More Women4IT one year on – promoting young women into digital jobs 4th October 2019 _ One year into the project: 2 extensive studies, 7 collaboration platforms and 8 digital job profiles have been developed. “Women4IT” partners enter the second year of the project with ambition to create innovative solutions promoting the employment of young women into digital jobs. September marks the end of the first year of the “YOUNG-ICT … Read More Ireland’s IT Skills Recognised at WorldSkills Competition 2019 23rd September 2019 Team Ireland have returned home after a successful showing at the WorldSkills Competition in Russia. Ireland’s team brought the advantage of their good IT skills to win them one of the gold medals and the Best in Nation medal. At the WorldSkills Competition 2019, the Irish team, which was made up of 17 young apprentices, … Read More EU Code Week 2019: new online course for teachers 17th September 2019 In 2019, EU Code Week will place a special focus on training teachers to increase their confidence to introduce coding and computational thinking into the classroom. To that end, the 2019 edition features a new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), an updated database of materials and an improved website. These actions prepare, encourage, and empower … Read More Think you have the tech skills? Think again. 28th August 2019 There can be few people today who don’t encounter information technology in the workplace. Of course, offices started to transform in the 1980s but today everyone, from shop assistants to bar staff, will use a computing device at some point during the working day. Indeed, with the mobile revolution in full flow, even lorry drivers, … Read More ICDL Africa concluded the training and certification of the first group of 45 teachers in eight ICDL modules 22nd August 2019 ICDL Africa concluded the training and certification of the first group of 45 teachers in Eight ICDL Modules. This is a project under the Africa Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Read More UTB in partnership with ICDL Africa held a breakfast meeting with theme “tomorrow’s workforce 31st July 2019 UTB in Partnership with ICDL Africa held a breakfast meeting with theme "Tomorrow's Workforce". Read More ‘Digital Skills: New Professions’ pilot project final report now available 11th July 2019 The European Commission has published the final report of the pilot project, “Digital Skills: New Professions, New Educational Methods, New jobs”. The main action of the project was to develop blueprints for training programmes that would help Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to furnish their employees with the necessary digital competences.  The study has identified the most sought-after skills for SME employees, and consequently … Read More Upskilling Canon employees with ICDL 29th May 2019 Digital skills training contributes to 15% growth at Canon France. A short interview with ICDL and a Canon group company who have been using ICDL as part of their hugely successful digital transformation. Read More MoU signing between ICDL Africa and Insitute of Mathematics and Science(AIMS) 15th May 2019 The mission of AIMS Rwanda is to enable Africa’s students to flourish as independent thinkers, problem solvers and innovators capable of propelling Africa’s future scientific, educational and economic self-sufficiency. On 7th May 2019, ICDL Africa Signed an MoU with AIMS to be the digital skills provider for an AIMS Project named Teacher Training Programme. The MoU … Read More ECDL is now ICDL! 10th May 2019 ECDL Foundation is launching a refreshed digital skills certification and brand identity that will help meet the digital skills needs of students, workers and professionals across Europe at a time when technologies are developing faster than ever before. ICDL, the new name for the programme will be launched at an event in Brussels on 10 May. Read More The University of Tourism, Technology and Business studies (UTB) officially graduated 663 students 10th May 2019 The University of Tourism, Technology and Business studies (UTB) officially graduated 663 students from different faculties and departments. The university leadership and other invited guests shared with the graduates the secret to use in exploring the expertise gained. The graduation ceremony also saw a total of 1207 candidates issued with ICDL certificate. Among the graduates, … Read More Meet the 21st Century Classroom – Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh, Cork 25th April 2019 Since 2007 Coláiste an Spioraid Naoimh, Cork have been at the forefront of ICT in Education. Here we look at what has made this school so good at developing digital schools for its students. Read More Let’s make it easy to learn how to protect personal data 27th March 2019 The deluge of emails asking us to reconfirm our desire to be on mailing lists might have subsided now that GDPR has been in force for almost a year, but it is important we make protecting personal data a day-to-day part of our work... Read More €50m in funding for ICT equipment for schools under the Digital Strategy for Schools 4th March 2019 Minister McHugh today (Monday March 4th) announces third year of funding under Project Ireland 2040 takes total spend on Digital Strategy for Schools ICT Infrastructure Fund to €110m. All schools will receive grants to purchase key technology including tablets, cloud systems, projectors The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. has today announced a … Read More ECDL Ireland and SureSkills tackle the ICT skills shortage 20th November 2018 SureSkills and the. ECDL Ireland have joined as national partners for ICDL Workforce. Technology is changing the workplace at an ever faster pace. Existing jobs are evolving and new ones are appearing. One thing is certain: digital skills are vital in the workforce. Read More ICDL highlighted in UNESCO report as example of an international digital competence framework 24th September 2018 A new report by UNESCO has highlighted the ICDL programme as a significant example of a digital skills framework around the world. Read More Is learning coding and computing enough? (Part 3 of 3) 7th September 2018 There is a bigger challenge when it comes to computing for everyone and in particular for young people. Even those who have an aptitude for coding may not have the maturity to discern the difference between reliable and unreliable information. Read More Computing as Part of the School Curriculum or an Extra-Curricular Activity? (Part 2 of 3) 7th September 2018 Curriculum overload is an issue in Ireland. Our education system is pressured to integrate numerous subjects in already tight schedules and our teachers have to rapidly adapt to the changing needs. Read More Do we all need to learn code now? (Part 1 of 3) 7th September 2018 If I were to ask you do Irish students really need to learn Geography or even Mathematics at school any more you might be shocked. How could you even ask, you might say. But what do we really remember from those subjects? Read More New Computing Course for 12-16 Year olds 6th September 2018 Aimed at 12-16 year olds, the module will help candidates build and certify skills in areas like computational thinking, problem solving, algorithms and coding. It is aimed at the education sector, particularly secondary school students, and their teachers. Read More Creating the Future: Computing in Education 6th September 2018 Computing and digital literacy are two sides of the same coin that both need to be included in compulsory education. The latest position paper from ICDL Foundation argues strongly that students should have the opportunity to develop computing skills and to build a strong foundation of digital literacy. Read More American Council on Education recommends college credit for ICDL 2nd August 2018 The American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT®) has evaluated and recommended college credit for five of ICDL Foundation’s modules. Read More Limerick & Clare lead the way in modern office admin qualifications 30th May 2018 Limerick & Clare ETB are leading the way in providing triple certified training for those looking for a qualification in Office Administration with their QQI Level 5 Major Award in Office Administration with Digital Marketing and ECDL. Read More Tester training update 9th March 2018 As you are aware up until recently we have always run tester training on specific dates at specific locations around the country. This meant if you were looking to do training you would have to find the closest one to you and arrange the time off from work or school in order to attend. This … Read More Perception & reality of digital skills: measuring digital skills gaps in Europe, India and Singapore 7th March 2018 Research by ICDL Foundation and national providers in seven countries has found that self-assessment is a poor measure of digital skills. More than 80% of 15-24 year olds worldwide are online. This gives the impression that by having access to digital technologies, people, and particularly young people, automatically learn how to use them. People tend … Read More If you handle personal data, you need data protection skills 27th February 2018 If there is one thing that defines the way that our economy and society are changing, it is data. Read More EU – New measures to boost key competences and digital skills 24th January 2018 The European Commission has adopted new initiatives to improve key competences and digital skills of European citizens, to promote common values and pupils' awareness of the functioning of the European Union. Read More Gap between perception and reality of digital skills holding people back 22nd January 2018 Poor digital skills hold back individuals and businesses. Research carried out by Lloyd’s Banking Group in the UK recently found that 1.6 million businesses in the UK lack digital skills, and that this can lead to time wasted and decreased turnover. Read More Meeting the challenges of tomorrow’s world: using tech in Grásta Christian School 10th January 2018 Dundalk-based Grásta Christian School is one of the first schools in Ireland, and within Europe, to use Scratch and Google CS-First Curriculum to teach their pupils how computer systems are used in real world industries. Read More Knowing how to stay safe & secure online is key 23rd October 2017 It has hardly been a quiet year in terms of IT security so far. The massive breach of a major international credit reference agency, disclosed in September, exposed the highly sensitive personal data of millions of people. Read More EU Report – “Simply improving digital literacy is not enough” 5th September 2017 A new report from CEDEFOP, the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, has examined the skills that people will need to keep up with new digital developments. Read More What skills for tomorrow’s digital world 29th August 2017 Ensuring that everyone has the right skills for an increasingly digital and globalised world is essential to create jobs and to spur innovation, productivity and growth. Read More Do you remember the first time? 29th August 2017 It all seemed quite complicated, it wasn’t it just seemed that way until someone showed you how easy it actually was. The teacher took away your fear, got you started and away you went. Anyone who has ever tried to learn a musical instrument might remember this. You pick out a few notes and imagine yourself playing concert halls and football stadiums. Read More Personalised Learning – Meeting the challenge 29th August 2017 The constant challenge for every teacher is how do you teach a classroom of students of different abilities and aptitudes at the same time without leaving someone either bored or left behind? Read More ICDL DIGITAL LITERACY DAY 2017 21st July 2017 ICDL Digital Literacy Day 2017 was held on 21 July 2017 at the Singapore Management University (SMU), Mochtar Riady Auditorium. More than 120 corporate executives and higher education representatives attended the event which aims to create greater awareness and highlight on the need of adopting relevant digital and ICT skills at the higher education level … Read More How to Apply for ICT Infrastructure Grants for Primary and Post-Primary Schools 17th February 2017 In early January Richard Bruton, Minister for Education and Skills, announced he is investing €30m in ICT infrastructure grants for primary and post-primary schools. This announcement markets the start of the €210 million Digital Strategy for Schools. Read More 5 Ways to Increase Productivity in the Workplace 13th December 2016 Low motivation and poor productivity are bound to affect a business and jeopardise its sustainability. In this post we will look at the different techniques companies now use to increase productivity in the workplace. Read More Do You Have What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur? 14th November 2016 Starting and running a business is a big step for anyone to take. Your world revolves around activities like coming up with a business plan, finding funding, building relationships with customers and marketing your products, registering with the authorities, solving day-to-day problems and handling the day-to-day administrative tasks like accounting and taxes. Read More Computing Curriculum Workshop Was a Great Success 27th October 2016 Last Tuesday we completed our second 'Overview of ICS Computing Curriculum modules with a focus on computational thinking' workshop. Overall it was a great success and the feedback we got from it outstanding. Read More ICDL New Blog and Website Update 27th October 2016 ECDL Ireland is inviting visitors to explore its new website, blog and join its revamped newsletter. The new website has been designed to provide a great user experience and provide our visitors with all the information they need. Read More EU Awareness Raising Campaigns Result in Sharp Uptake in Digital Skills Jobs 26th October 2016 The European Commission’s e-Skills awareness raising campaigns have contributed to reduce the gap in the European Union between demand and supply of digital skills jobs. Read More ICDL Guide to Staying Safe Online | IT Security | Cybersecurity 25th October 2016 October is the European Cybersecurity month, ICDL has been focusing on IT security and ways that you can stay safe online. This time last year we celebrated Cybersecurity month with the release of version 2 of ICDL IT Security. Already thousands of people around Ireland have used it to build their knowledge and skills to protect themselves online. Read More The Bebras Computing Challenge 18th October 2016 ICDL Ireland is delighted to announce a new component under our education initiatives; The Bebras® Computing Challenge! The Bebras® Computing Challenge introduces computational thinking and computer science to students, by allowing them to solve interactive tasks online. Read More Irish Defence Forces Highlight Benefit of ICDL 7th September 2016 The Irish Defence Forces have noted the benefits that ECDL brings to their personnel at training institutions, on Naval ships, or on overseas missions. Read More Integrating ICDL Workforce into Further Education and Training 1st August 2016 Deputy CEO of the Irish Computer Society (ICS), Tom O’Sullivan, discusses how the new ICDL Workforce solution can be integrated with current course offerings in further education and training. 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