This past Saturday, MST Junior School hosted its annual Young Farmers’ Day 2025, a vibrant showcase of the talents and knowledge students have gainedfrom farming innovations to digital skills. As a school rooted in Science, Math, and Technology, MST Junior School continues to lead in preparing learners for a future driven by innovation. In partnership …
ICDL is proud to celebrate with MTN Uganda, with support from MTN Foundation, as 103 young Ugandans graduated from the second cohort of the MTN ACE Initiative, a program designed to equip youth with essential digital, business, and entrepreneurial skills. Over the course of seven weeks, participants engaged in intensive training and assessment across ICDL …
A Brief History: From Book Rental to Book-Free For years, many schools relied on book rental schemes or asked parents to bear the full cost of educational materials. Recognising the pressure this placed on families, especially those with multiple children, the Department of Education introduced the Schoolbooks Scheme for Junior Cycle students in 2024. The …
The Open University of Kenya (OUK), the country’s first fully online university, has taken a historic step in advancing digital skills by launching an ICDL Accredited Test Centre in partnership with ICDL Africa. The momentous event was led by ICDL Foundation CEO Damien O’Sullivan, ICDL Africa General Manager Solange Umulisa, and Regional Manager Peter Maina, …
Kampala, Uganda – 14th August 2025 In a landmark achievement for digital inclusion, the Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance (MoICT&NG), together with ICDL Africa, has successfully trained over 1,230 refugees in essential digital skills while also strengthening the capacity of government communication officers. This milestone reflects Uganda’s commitment to …
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 …
In today’s education landscape, technology plays an ever-expanding role in shaping learning experiences, engaging students, and fostering essential 21st-century skills. However, many teachers feel they lack the digital skills necessary to fully leverage technology in the classroom. Often, this perceived skills gap creates hesitation in adopting digital tools and integrating them into instruction. But with …
In today’s digital age, where personal data is the currency of the online realm, safeguarding sensitive information has become paramount. To achieve this, new laws on data protection have been implemented, such as the *General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These laws require organizations and individuals to uphold strict standards to ensure data privacy and security. …
In the heart of Uganda, where opportunity and dedication intersect, emerges a tale of career transformation through the lens of Milton George Mukula. Recently having completed an intensive ICDL Project Planning certification facilitated by the prestigious Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services Uganda (UIBFS) and awarded by ICDL Africa, Milton’s shares his journey about …
ICDL Ireland is pleased to announce the brand new ICDL Digital Student programme, designed to empower students to learn real-world skills that enable them to think critically and be more productive learners. Aligned to the latest Department of Education curricula for Junior Cycle, Transition Year and Senior Cycle, this student-centred digital skills programme focuses on …
