Bangkok, August 29, 2024 — The Thailand Digital Employer Day 2024, co-organised by ICDL Thailand along with the Thailand Ministry of Labour, the Department of Skills Development, the Digital Development Foundation, and the Employers Confederation of Thailand, was successfully held in Bangkok. Taking place at the Ministry of Labour’s Auditorium, the event focused on the …
Nandi County is taking a significant step towards digital transformation by equipping local trainers with essential digital skills through a focused three-day ICDL training program. The workshop was aimed to prepare 33 trainers from 30 Vocational and Training Colleges (VTCs) across the county to deliver ICDL courses, with a particular focus on the Digital Citizen …
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 …
Vietnam, August 2024 – Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU), a leading public university in Vietnam, has taken a significant step in enhancing digital literacy among its students by officially recognising ICDL certification as the IT proficiency standard. Formalised in Decision No. 2615/QD-TDT on 16 August 2024, the decision applies to undergraduate and specialised students, allowing …
Malaysia, August 2024 – As part of the ICDL upskilling initiative for Malaysian educators, ICDL Accredited Test Centre, MMU Cnergy has successfully delivered two specialised training sessions on Big Data and AI modules as part of the Cikgu Juara Digital (Digital Champion Teachers) programme by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). Held between June and July …
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.
A significant step towards advocating cyber security was achieved in Bhutan with the successful completion of the cyber security training and certification program.
This initiative was organised by our Local Program Partner, Bodhi Media and Communication Institute (BMCI), in collaboration with the ICDL Accredited Test Centre, Department of ICT, Royal Institute of Management. The training program, which focused on enhancing cyber hygiene practices, was supported by a grant from the APNIC Foundation through the Information Society Innovation Fund (ISIF Asia). The program successfully brought together 80 professionals from government agencies, private sector companies, civil society organisations (CSOs), and corporations.
Dragonfire Corporate Solutions has been named the newest ICDL Accredited Test Centre (ATC) in Malaysia. This announcement was made during their launch of National Training Week, part of an annual initiative by the Malaysia Ministry of Human Resources. The collaboration between ICDL and Dragonfire Corporate Solutions aims to deliver high-quality digital upskilling programmes, focusing on transforming Malaysia’s human capital and reaching out to marginalised communities.
This collaboration aims to strengthen NUML’s curriculum and equip students with in-demand digital skills, aligning with the university’s commitment to providing a well-rounded education that prepares graduates for success in the globalised job market. Through this strategic partnership, NUML is poised to become an authorised ICDL test centre. This will provide students and alumni with the opportunity to obtain globally recognised certifications, regardless of their prior IT background. The partnership will focus on promoting the ICDL program, ensuring graduates possess the critical skills needed to flourish in today’s digitalised workplace. This initiative will significantly enhance the employability of NUML graduates, aligning their skills with industry standards and global demands.
In a transformative step towards advancing digital literacy in Czech schools, the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport recently launched a pilot project focused on recognizing international digital competence certificates. This initiative, signifies a proactive approach to elevate the level of digital education within the Czech Republic.
A distinctive aspect of this project is its empowerment of school leaders to choose internationally recognized digital competence certificates for acknowledgment in the school leaving examination. Among the certificates included in this pioneering scheme are those from prominent entities including ICDL. The deliberate inclusion of ICDL, in particular, highlights the project’s commitment to a comprehensive and globally recognized standard for digital proficiency.
