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National Digital Explorer 2024: Empowering Singapore Students with Essential Digital Skills

National Digital Explorer (NDE) 2024 is a nationwide digital literacy initiative that aims to empower Singapore students aged 9 to 18 with real-world digital skills, fostering critical thinking and enhancing their productivity as learners in the digital realm. This initiative closely aligns with how schools may better leverage technology to enhance teaching and learning and strengthen the development of students’ digital literacy and technological skills, as outlined in the digital competencies of the “Transforming Education through Technology” Masterplan 2030 introduced by the Singapore MOE. 

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Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) in Pakistan Partners with ICDL to Bridge Digital Divide and Foster Innovation

The MoU marked the beginning of strategic collaboration between QAU and ICDL, aiming to bridge the digital divide by ensuring students and faculty acquire the internationally recognised digital certification that is relevant and essential in the industry. Furthermore, the agreement also seeks to cultivate a dynamic ecosystem of knowledge exchange and mentorship, fostering a skilful and proficient workforce for significant contributions to Pakistan’s digital economy.

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ICDL Asia and SNEF Join Hands to Explore Tailored Programmes Development for Singapore Workforce and Beyond

In a strategic move aimed at enhancing the digital competency of Singapore’s workforce, ICDL Asia and the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) have solidified our collaboration through an official Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This partnership marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to advance digital literacy and skills development not only in Singapore but also beyond its borders.

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Code Academy Joins ICDL for Digital Skills Revolution

In a significant stride towards enhancing digital literacy in Uganda, Code Academy, Kampala’s premier computer training institution, has proudly become an accredited testing center for the ICDL. This noteworthy achievement was marked earlier this week when Code Academy joined the extensive list of accredited ICDL centers across Uganda. Code Academy, strategically located in the heart …

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Primacy Academy joins ICDL Africa as an Accredited Test Centre

ICDL Africa is delighted to announce that Primacy Institute has officially joined our network of Accredited Test Centers in Uganda. The Institute of Science and Technology, located in Namungoona, Kampala, offers comprehensive training programs to help students acquire essential computer skills such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and online collaboration. The official launch of Primacy …

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Senator Tabitha Mutinda Advocates for Digital Literacy at Africa Youth Leadership Forum 

Senator Tabitha Mutinda, the esteemed ICDL brand ambassador in Kenya’s political landscape, recently graced the Africa Youth Leadership Forum hosted at St. Paul’s University. The event served as a convergence point for the university’s management team, Africa Youth Leadership Forum members from diverse institutions, and leaders representing various sectors. In the spirit of Nelson Mandela’s …

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Unveiling ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2024: Empowering Future Digital Talent in the Digital Age 

The ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2024 returns to its 7th iteration, promising to be better than ever before, showcasing future-ready digital skills for students in the Asia Pacific. Starting from this year, ICDL Asia is pleased to announce that the competition is open to the Primary school level on top of Secondary school and Tertiary level. We welcome primary, secondary, and tertiary students in the Asia Pacific who wish to showcase their digital skills and take on the challenges to be part of the ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2024, fostering a collaborative learning environment and promoting digital skills across various educational levels.

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Alliance for Community Capacity Building Joins ICDL Asia as New ATC in Northeastern India

Driven by a passionate voluntary group of individuals and Assamese diaspora associations, Alliance for Community Capacity Building focuses on initiatives uplifting Assam’s youth from diverse backgrounds. The core objective is to equip young minds with the essential skills and knowledge required to thrive in the fast-paced and ever-evolving world through various programmes, providing them with emotional, material, and logistical support.

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Unlocking China’s E-commerce Potential: ICDL Asia Successfully Concludes Expert-Sharing Workshop in Singapore and Malaysia

ICDL Asia recently concluded an impactful e-commerce domain expert-sharing workshop in Singapore and Malaysia. The half-day workshops showcased industry experts and trainers from YiCai Business School formerly from Alibaba’s Taobao University and AWS China, offering an exclusive exploration into the dynamics of China’s expansive USD 2.68 trillion e-commerce market. Focusing on China’s vast e-commerce market, the workshop highlighted the best practices of digital marketing employed by successful e-commerce players across a spectrum of platforms, including Alibaba, Taobao, Tmall, Shein, Little Red Book, Ping Duo Duo (the Chinese origin of TEMU), and TikTok.