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ICDL for Schools: What Teachers Need to Know About Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle Options

Digital skills are no longer optional in post‑primary education. They shape how students learn, communicate, think critically, and prepare for life beyond school. Yet despite growing up surrounded by technology, today’s students are not automatically digitally competent. The “digital native” myth continues to mask real gaps in their ability to work safely, effectively, and confidently …

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Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development Celebrates over 200 ICDL candidates at the 2025 Graduation Ceremony.

The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) proudly hosted its annual graduation ceremony, a vibrant and colorful occasion that brought together students, faculty, and distinguished guests. A key highlight of the event was the recognition of over 200 students who successfully completed the (ICDL) certification in 2025. For the first time, ICDL …

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ICDL Africa Receives the KNQA Accreditation Renewal Certificate in Kenya

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 …

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Tour de France ICDL: Driving Digital Skills for Inclusion and Competitiveness

In a world where artificial intelligence and cyber threats are reshaping the workplace, digital skills have become a strategic necessity. ICDL France launched the Tour de France ICDL, a nationwide initiative aimed at meeting partners across regions and fostering dialogue on how to strengthen digital competencies for employability, inclusion, and business competitiveness.

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Celebrating Excellence: ICDL Named Second Runner-Up at Zimbabwe ICT Excellence Awards 2025

We are thrilled to announce that ICDL has been recognized as the Second Runner-Up in the ICT for Development (ICT4D) category at the prestigious Zimbabwe ICT Excellence Awards 2025! Hosted by the Ministry of ICT, Postal and Courier Services, this annual event is Zimbabwe’s premier platform for celebrating innovation and impact in the ICT sector. …

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Empowering the Next Generation: ICDL Certificates Awarded to MST Junior School P.7 Leavers

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 …

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ICDL strengthens schools nationwide: New Centres for Digital Competence Development in Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate/ ICDL framework agreements are renewed

The initiative places digital inclusion at its core. With the ICDL (International Certification of Digital Literacy), students—regardless of background, school type, or region—can build digital skills in a structured way and document them with an internationally recognised certificate, supporting educational equity and social participation. At the Mainz ceremony, Thomas Michel, CEO of ICDL Germany (DLGI), noted …

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From Training to Certification: How Azerbaijan is Building Classroom-Ready Digital Skills

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 …

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