ICDL Africa’s Accreditation Renewal in Kenya: What This Means for Digital Skills On December 10th, ICDL Africa officially received a renewed accreditation certificate from the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA). This important event was attended by senior leaders from the KNQA, the Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy, Konza Technopolis, and Nairobi County, ICDL Foundation …
Since 2024, the Ministry of Science and Education of the Republic of Azerbaijan and ITE have partnered to make digital competence a measurable, verifiable standard for every K-12 teacher. ITE designed and delivered a large-scale professional development program that takes educators from baseline diagnostics, through face-to-face instruction, to internationally recognized certification. More than 5,000 teachers …
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 …
In a significant step toward enhancing digital capabilities in the public sector, nearly thirty communication officers from various Ugandan government ministries were officially certified last week under the International Certificate of Digital Literacy (ICDL) initiative. The five-day training program, delivered by ICDL Africa, aimed to equip participants with vital digital communication skills. Officers represented major …
April 2025, Nanjing — The official launch of the 2025 Nanjing Vocational Colleges “Upskill the Future Workforce for the Digital Economy” ICDL Teacher Training Programme took place in Nanjing. Educators and key representatives from the education sector joined together to mark the commencement of this year’s project. The project aims to advance the digital transformation …
In the era where technology is reshaping every aspect of life, equipping students with essential digital skills has become a key priority. In Ho Chi Minh City, the ICDL Digital Student Programme has emerged as a key driver in this mission, empowering young learners with essential skills to navigate and thrive in the digital era. …
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.
