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The Digital Economy and Society Index 2022 has been released
The European Commission has released the DESI report for 2022. DESI is the index that the European Commission produces to monitor member states’ digital progress on an annual basis. DESI includes individual country profiles, showing analysis of progress against the key indicators as well as areas requiring priority action by member countries. The Key Indicators …
Read MoreICDL Vietnam delegation visits ICDL Italy
Last month, ICDL Italy welcomed a large delegation from ICDL Vietnam on a visit to see how ICDL is implemented in Italy. The delegation included team members from ICDL Vietnam, teachers, government representatives and Vietnamese school leaders. The delegation visited an Italian ICDL school, IIS Giovanni Falcone – Augusto Righi in Corsico on the outskirts …
Read MoreICDL and Croatian Employment Service project helps unemployed people in Croatia build their digital skills
Despite challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, ECDL Croatia is working to help unemployed people build their digital skills through a project with the Croatian Employment Service.
Read MoreComputer and Online Essentials module launched in Czech Republic
The ICDL Computer and Online Essentials module is now available in the Czech Republic. ECDL Czech Republic launched the module, which is part of the ICDL Workforce programme, at the start of February 2021.
Read MoreFirst candidates receive ICDL certificates under Tamkeen Project in Yemen
104 candidates have been accredited with ICDL in Aden, Yemen, through the ‘Tamkeen’ empowerment project. The project aims to equip 850 young Yemenis with skills in various areas to improve their quality of life.
Read MoreSpecto revives ICDL programme in Yemen
Specto, the ICDL operator in a number of Arab states, has restarted marketing events in Yemen despite the difficult situation in the country.
Read MoreAccessibility highlighted during ICDL Italy session on remote certification testing at HANDImatica XII
AICA, which operates ICDL Italy, participated in the 12th edition of HANDImatica. The event, which took place as an online event in November 2020, brings together organisations and business from around Italy each year to focus on digital technology for autonomy and inclusion for people with disabilities.
Read MoreOnline events held in Czech Republic to update employment offices on digital skills news and ECDL
ECDL Czech Republic is holding a series of online informative colloquiums for heads of departments from employment offices around the country.
Read MoreIbn Sina University in Sudan adopts ICDL
Specto, the ICDL operator in a number of Arab States, has signed an agreement with Ibn Sina University in Sudan to deliver ICDL to its students.
Read MoreCandidates of Kosovo Security Force receive ECDL certificates at official ceremony
ECDL Kosova has worked with the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) to deliver ECDL training and certification to military personnel.
Read MoreCandidates overcome difficulties to complete ICDL modules in Yemen
40 candidates in Aden, in the south of Yemen, have begun studying to take ICDL certification.
Read MorePro-Rail Alliance in Germany turns to ICDL to support remote work during Covid-19
In order to motivate employees in these challenging times, and to bring everyone digitally up to the same standard, the entire Pro-Rail Alliance organisation team in Germany completed the ICDL Workforce Base Profile from home.
Read MoreICDL tests on Microsoft Office 2019 are now available in France!
ICDL France is proud to announce that brand new tests on Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint 2019 are now available in France.
Read MoreJordan River Foundation adopts ICDL with funding from UNICEF
Specto, the ICDL National Operator in Jordan, signed an agreement with the Jordan River Foundation (JRF).
Read MoreJISA offers free online ECDL courses for public servants in Serbia
Public servants in Serbia will be able to take advantage of free online ECDL courses thanks to a cooperation between JISA and the National Academy of Public Administration.
Read MoreIslamic Society in Jordan offers ICDL certification through UNICEF-funded project
Marginalised and vulnerable young people in Jordan will be able to benefit from ICDL certification under a new agreement between Specto, which operates the ICDL programme in the country, and the Islamic Society in Jordan. The initiative will provide ICDL certification through the Makani (My Space) project, funded by UNICEF.
Read MoreICDL Germany offers free courses as part of national campaign
ICDL Germany is offering free courses through the ICDL learning platform in the country, www.icdl-lernen.de. The courses are being offered as part of a new campaign, ‘We stay smart!’, to encourage continued learning and skills development during the lockdown period.
Read MoreSuccessful students graduate from vocational scheme including ICDL in Ireland
Students of the Irish Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) in Athlone graduated from a course including ICDL certification at a ceremony held recently at the Shamrock Lodge Hotel.
Read MoreSpecto wins a tender to offer ICDL at refugee camps in Jordan
Specto, the ICDL operator in Jordan, will offer ICDL certification at six refugee centres in Jordan after winning a public tender from the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC).
Read MoreDigital certificates drive recognition of new ICDL identity in Ireland
Tens of thousands of ICDL Digital Certificates have been issued to successful candidates in Ireland since June this year. ICDL Ireland launched the innovative new digital certificates earlier this year and has used them as a key part of their campaign to introduce the new ICDL brand to Ireland.
Read MoreProminent higher education institution in Djibouti offers ICDL to students
Specto, the ICDL operator in a number of Arab States, has signed an agreement with the Centre Universitaires des Sciences et Technologies Industrielles (CFD) in Djibouti to deliver ICDL in several languages to its students.
Read MoreMalaysia’s top university to offer ICDL programmes on campus
ICDL Asia reached another significant milestone as it welcomed the top university in Malaysia, University of Malaya (UM), as a newly accredited test centre in the country.
Read MoreNational Institute of Engineering collaborates with ICDL to upgrade digital skills of engineers in Thailand
ICDL Thailand signed an agreement with the Thai National Institute of Engineering to upgrade the digital skills of engineers in the country.
Read MoreECDL Poland signs agreements to certify digital skills of over 2,500 people
A series of new projects in Poland will see 2,692 people given the opportunity to certify their digital skills to the international ICDL standard.
Read MoreItalian ‘train the trainer’ webinars for ICDL Information Literacy exceed expectation
AICA launched the ICDL Information Literacy module in Italy in October 2018. Due to interest in the module’s subject, AICA organised a ‘train the trainer’ webinar for Accredited Testers.
Read MoreDLGI & German Federal Foundation for Data Protection assess first year of GDPR in Europe: gain for civil rights and competition
A new joint statement from the German Federal Foundation for Data Protection and DLGI draws positive conclusions about the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation after its first year in force.
Read MoreCertificate presentation ceremony at Hanoi College of Industrial Economics
35 lecturers and officers from Hanoi College of Industrial Economics (HIEC) received ICDL Profile certificates after completing a Train-the-Trainer session recently.
Read MoreATFormation trains the teams of Fac-similé Grand Sud (CANON group)
Stéphane Lafleur, CEO of Fac-Similé Grand Sud, a subsidiary of Canon, took part in a short interview about ICDL and his workforce.
Read MoreWorld Bank funding supports training for using ICT in schools in Kosovo
Seven schools in Kosovo are using ECDL certification to improve the use of ICT in teaching thanks to an ECDL Kosova project funded by the World Bank’s Education System Improvement Project (ESIP).
Read MoreSuccessful candidates receive ICDL certification at ceremony in Rwanda
1,207 candidates from the Rwandan University of Tourism, Technology and Business Studies (UTB) received ICDL certificates at a graduation ceremony held at the Kigali Convention Centre
Read MoreNew initiative for digital skills certification in vocational education launched in China
China’s National Centre for Educational Technology (NCET) launched a new project on ‘Upskilling and Certifying the Digital Skills of Chinese Vocational College Students’ at a conference at the Nanjing Vocational College of Information Technology in April.
Read MoreICDL becomes the digital skills standard for Egyptian teachers
Teachers in Egypt will be able to become ICDL certified under a new partnership between ICDL Arabia and the Egyptian Ministry of Education and Technical Education.
Read MoreICDL Lebanon signs agreement with maritime academy
Students at the International Maritime Academy of Lebanon will have the chance to take ICDL tests under a new agreement.
Read MoreICDL launched in Europe at event in Brussels
The ICDL brand was launched in Brussels on 10 May at an event, co-organised with CEPIS.
Read MoreReport on ESCO highlights ECDL quality assurance measures
ECDL has been referenced in a new report from the European Commission as an example of quality assurance in skills certification.
Read MoreDANSK IT initiative sees Digital Skills & Jobs Coalition Denmark formed
DSJC Denmark, the Danish national coalition affiliated to the EU’s Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition was launched in February 2019.
Read MoreCombatting disinformation online on the agenda at first European Media Literacy Week
Media literacy was in the spotlight last week as the EU marked its first European Media Literacy Week.
Read MoreStudents at college in Suzhou offered opportunity to gain ICDL and course credit
Students at Silicon Lake Vocational and Technical College, in the Chinese city of Suzhou, will have the opportunity to gain ICDL certification.
Read MoreICDL Thailand commits to build ‘SMART Digital Pre-Cadets 4.0
1,300 students and 200 faculty at the Thai Royal Military Academy Preparatory School will have the opportunity to develop their digital skills with ICDL.
Read MoreWEF white paper highlights role of skills in future economy
A new report from the World Economic Forum looks at 10 strategies to create a labour market based on skills.
Read MoreDelegation from Côte d’Ivoire visits ICDL Africa in Rwanda
A delegation from the Government of Côte d’Ivoire’s ANSUT (National Agency of the Universal Service of Telecommunications/ICT) visited ICDL Africa.
Read MoreUganda Technology & Management University becomes ICDL test centre
Students at Uganda Technology and Management University will have the opportunity to certify their digital skills with ICDL after the private university became an ICDL Accredited Test Centre.
Read MoreSpecto certifies teachers of highly ranked Jordanian school
Schools in Jordan are becoming more aware about the importance of ICDL modules and the necessity of teachers and staff acquiring digital skills, regardless of their background.
Read MoreSerbian court uses ECDL to increase staff efficiency
ECDL training and certification is being used to help employees to improve the quality and services of Pozega Basic Court in Serbia.
Read MoreSpecto promotes ICDL through pan-Arab EDRAAK platform
Specto, the ICDL National Operator in a number of Arab states, has worked with pan-Arab ‘massive open online course’ (MOOC) platform, EDRAAK, to make ICDL Base modules available to a wider audience.
Read MoreSpecto and Norwegian Refugee Council grant ICDL certificates to 2,000 Syrian refugees in camps
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) continues to leverage the level of digital literacy of Syrian refugees by offering ICDL training and testing in four camps.
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Enhancing Singapore students’ employability through digital skills: ICDL Asia announces strategic partnerships with two leading IHLs
An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, witnessed the signing of new agreements between ICDL Asia and two leading Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) during his official visit to Singapore from 19 to 22 July 2022. The purpose of the Taoiseach’s visit was to reinforce important bilateral relationships between Singapore and Ireland, and support Irish based organisations like …
Read MoreNational seminar on ICDL held in Czech Republic
A National Information Seminar for primary and secondary school teachers was held by the Czech Society for Cybernetics and Informatics (CSKI) with the theme of robotics on 7 October in Prague. The event was organised in cooperation with the National Centre for Industry 4.0 and the Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics. New framework …
Read MoreSpecto launches ICDL Digital Marketing module in Sudan
Specto, the ICDL operator in Sudan and several other countries, recently launched the Digital Marketing module in the country. Specto launched the module while facing the challenges of Covid-19 restrictions by delivering training online. An expert trainer delivered the course to an initial intake of 12 candidates from major universities and businesses including Karary University, …
Read MoreNew retraining programme for Industry 4.0 using ICDL in the Czech Republic
The Ministry of Education of the Czech Republic (MŠMT in Czech) approved a new retraining programme focused on digital skills for Industry 4.0. The programme is based on ICDL.
Read MoreGerman teacher highlights need for development of teachers’ digital skills to be supported
ICDL Germany spoke with an informatics teacher about what schools learned from lockdown and how to improve teachers' digital skills.
Read MoreICDL Germany presents experience of ICT in Education module as official partner of European Vocational Skills Week 2020
ICDL Germany will present its first experiences and success stories from the ICDL ICT in Education module during European Vocational Skills Week from 9 to 13 November.
Read MoreECDL Kosova meets digital skills demands under Education System Improvement Project
ECDL Kosova, the ICDL operator in Kosovo, has continued its participation in the World Bank’s Education System Improvement Project, or ESIP. The project aims to improve the efficiency, quality and accountability of the education system.
Read MoreECDL Czech Republic launches two new ICDL modules
ECDL Czech Republic launched a localised version of the ICDL Financial Spreadsheets module to test centres in the Czech Republic at the start of June. Already, more than 40 people have passed a certification test for the module.
Read MoreICDL France announces two new modules eligible for professional development funding under CPF
Two ICDL modules have been added to the French Special Directory of Skills (Répertoire Spécifique de France Compétences). The 2D CAD and 3D Design modules, using popular software such as SketchUp and InDesign, are now eligible for the CPF, a fund for professional training and development.
Read MoreFaculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies in North Macedonia adopts ICDL
ECDL Macedonia and FEEIT, an electrical engineering and IT learning institution in North Macedonia, have signed an agreement to adopt ICDL and adapt the institution’s computer science programme to ICDL syllabi.
Read MoreSpecto holds Advanced Presentations module ‘Train the Trainer’ virtual workshop
Specto, the ICDL operator in Jordan, conducted an Advanced Presentations ‘Train the Trainer’ workshop for 26 schoolteachers and trainers in June using the Zoom platform.
Read MoreHeadteachers’ skills in the spotlight with new training initiative from ECDL Czech Republic
ECDL Czech Republic has developed a new training module for school management, ‘Strengthening the Strategic Component of Digital Literacy for School Leaders, or How to Make Decisions in a Field Where I am Not a Professional’.
Read MoreData Analytics module launched in Czech Republic
A localised version of the ICDL Data Analytics module was introduced to the Czech market by ECDL Czech Republic in February this year.
Read MoreICDL Arabia wins prestigious international Best Practice Award
ICDL Arabia has won an ICDL Foundation Best Practice Award in the ‘Employers and Employees’ category for their ‘ICDL Teachers’ Certification Programme’.
Read MoreGuide to social media awareness published in Hungary
A new guide for social media awareness has been published by the John von Neumann Computer Society, the ECDL National Operator in Hungary.
Read MoreDigital certificates drive recognition of new ICDL identity in Ireland
Tens of thousands of ICDL Digital Certificates have been issued to successful candidates in Ireland since June this year. ICDL Ireland launched the innovative new digital certificates earlier this year and has used them as a key part of their campaign to introduce the new ICDL brand to Ireland.
Read MoreSpecto trains ICDL teachers in Computing module
The ICDL Computing module has been received with great enthusiasm by private schools in Jordan. Responding to demand from schools, Specto, the ICDL National Operator in the country, delivered training in the module to 15 teachers from eight schools.
Read MoreECDL Cyprus launches ECDL Computing with an e-Learning Platform
The Cyprus Computer Society, the National Operator of the ICDL programme in Cyprus is launching the Computing module as of October 1, 2019.
Read MoreFuture of ICDL in schools discussed at event for teachers in Jordan
Specto, the ICDL operator in several Arab States, recently organised an event for private schools in Jordan at the Crowne Plaza Dead Sea Resort.
Read MorePreparing human resources graduates in Malaysia for the digital workforce
A talk for the final year Human Resource (HR) degree students was hosted by the UNITAR International University (Malaysia) on 25 June 2019, to build awareness on the challenges in creating a digitally skilled workforce for the Industrial Revolution 4.0.
Read MoreComputing module successfully implemented in Austrian schools
Nearly 100 pupils have successfully passed the Computing module in Austria so far, following its introduction by OCG
Read MoreData Analytics – Foundation module launches this month
Data Analytics – Foundation provides an introduction to essential topics like preparing data sets and visualising data.
Read MorePartnership with Singapore Academy of Law to develop ICDL Professional Legal programme
ICDL Foundation has signed an agreement to develop an ICDL Professional Legal programme with the Singapore Academy of Law.
Read MoreCCS and ECDL Cyprus organise ‘train-the-trainer’ workshops
Cyprus Computer Society and ECDL Cyprus have successfully organised ‘train-the-trainer’ workshops on the ECDL Computing module during the Easter school holidays.
Read MoreICDL launched in Europe at event in Brussels
The ICDL brand was launched in Brussels on 10 May at an event, co-organised with CEPIS.
Read MoreWEF white paper highlights role of skills in future economy
A new report from the World Economic Forum looks at 10 strategies to create a labour market based on skills.
Read MoreOnline course to prepare teachers to introduce Computing module launched in Italy
AICA, the ECDL National Operator in Italy, launched a new online course for teachers, ‘Fare didattica con il coding’, on January 14.
Read MoreECDL Romania launches second edition of major 3D printing campaign
ECDL Romania has launched the second edition of its 3D printing campaign.
Read MoreTop French business school relies on ICDL certification to prepare workforce of tomorrow
Since 2014 students following the Global BBA programme at the emlyon business school have the opportunity to validate their computing skills through mandatory ICDL modules.
Read MoreLarge French investment plan to enhance basic skills in the country
A €15 billion investment plan to fund training courses for up to 2 million people has been announced by the French Government. The Plan Investissement Compétences (PIC) will run until 2022.
Read MoreECDL Mapped to French National Qualifications Framework
ECDL has been mapped to the French national qualification framework. The mapping to the National Register of Professional Qualifications means that ECDL candidates in France will be able to access funding to build their digital skills under the Compte Personnel de Formation (CPF), an initiative that is open to millions of French employees and job seekers.
Read MoreECDL is Standard ICT Skills Certification for French Non-Commissioned Officers
More than 5,700 candidates have been registered by the French National School of Active Non-Commissioned Officers (ENSOA).
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Key agreement with Baden-Würtemberg Ministry of Education in Germany extended for 3 years
Schools in the German state of Baden-Würtemberg will be able to continue to access ICDL thanks to an extension of the agreement between the state’s Ministry of Education and DLGI, the ICDL operator in the country.
Read MoreECDL Romania expands 3D printing hubs to 10 high schools, reaches over 800 students
Ten new 3D printing hubs are being activated in Romanian high schools as part of the fourth edition of the 3DUTECH project.
Read MoreEuropean education summit to be held online on 9 December
The European Union will hold its fourth European education summit online on 9 December this year.
Read MoreICDL prepares school students for the digitalisation of the world of work, especially in times of pandemic
The Minister of Education of the Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany, Dr. Stefanie Hubig, has signed an extension of the agreement to facilitate the introduction of ICDL in schools in state.
Read More‘Girls, step into the future!’ project helps young women develop digital skills in Bosnia and Herzegovina
A final event for the ‘Girls, step into the future!’ project was organised on 4 December 2020 by the Association of Informatics in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Read MorePilot project in Czech Republic makes it easier to use international digital skills certification in schools
A pilot project that allows school leaders to recognise international digital competence certificates has been launched by the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport.
Read MoreViennese school leads the way with ICDL in Austria
A school in Vienna has been recognised for having the highest number of ICDL certification tests of any school in Austria. Students at Gymnasium Pichelmayergasse in Vienna’s 10th District passed 513 certification tests in 2019.
Read MoreAustrian vocational school leads the way in using ICDL in education
St Veit Vocational School in Austria was awarded a trophy for being the ‘Most Successful ECDL School in Europe’ by OCG, the ECDL operator in Austria. The school has been a flagship ECDL test centre in Austria for the past three years.
Read More1,000th candidate completes remotely invigilated online ICDL test in Germany
An ICDL candidate in Bad Neustadt has become the 1,000th candidate to pass their certification test online in Germany.
Read MoreFree ICDL diagnostic tests available in Jordan and Middle East during Covid-19 crisis
Students in Jordan and several other countries in the Middle East will be able to benefit from a free version of ICDL diagnostic tests.
Read MoreGuide to social media awareness published in Hungary
A new guide for social media awareness has been published by the John von Neumann Computer Society, the ECDL National Operator in Hungary.
Read MoreSpecto trains ICDL teachers in Computing module
The ICDL Computing module has been received with great enthusiasm by private schools in Jordan. Responding to demand from schools, Specto, the ICDL National Operator in the country, delivered training in the module to 15 teachers from eight schools.
Read MoreECDL Cyprus launches ECDL Computing with an e-Learning Platform
The Cyprus Computer Society, the National Operator of the ICDL programme in Cyprus is launching the Computing module as of October 1, 2019.
Read MoreChildren at SOS Childrens’ Village Danang in Vietnam to follow ICDL certification programmes
30 underprivileged children from SOS Children Village in Danang will be able to receive ICDL certification programmes through a partnership between Danang Vocational Training College (DANAVTC) and ICDL Vietnam.
Read MoreComputing module successfully implemented in Austrian schools
Nearly 100 pupils have successfully passed the Computing module in Austria so far, following its introduction by OCG
Read MoreICDL officially endorsed by Thai Ministry of Education
ICDL is officially recognised as an education standard in Thailand.
Read MoreNew EU study looks at ICT in education
A new study from the European Commission on digital technology in education has highlighted that there is a gender gap in digital skills development between boys and girls.
Read MoreSpecto signs an agreement with the Islamic Charity Center Society
ICDL is being introduced to schools run by the Islamic Charity Center Society (ICCS) in Jordan under a new agreement between ICCS and Specto, the ICDL National Operator in the country.
Read MoreSuccess for students in new ECDL initiative in Bosnia & Herzegovina
A new initiative in Bosnia to help students to develop their digital skills has seen the first 40 students gain ECDL certification.
Read MoreFirst ICDL 3D Design train-the-trainer class takes place in Nanjing, China
Teachers in Nanjing have taken part in the first round of train-the-trainer courses to get ready to teach the new ICDL 3D Design module.
Read MoreECDL Cyprus takes part in International Education and Career Exhibition in Nicosia
The Cyprus Computer Society and ECDL Cyprus participated in the International Education and Career Exhibition that was held from 15 to 17 February 2019 at the Cyprus International Fair grounds in Nicosia.
Read MoreECDL helps young people in Serbia to build digital skills under recently completed project
The ‘Youth for Impact’ programme aims to use ECDL to empower young people in Serbia who have disabilities or are without parental care.
Read MoreECDL Switzerland attends biggest education fair in Switzerland
The ECDL Switzerland team attended the largest education fair in Switzerland, Swissdidac and Worlddidac, from 7 to 9 November 2018 in Bern.
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ICDL Germany participates in first German ‘Digital Day’
ICDL Germany, operator of the ICDL programme in Germany, took part in Digital Day 2020 with a new quiz, ‘Test your digital knowledge!’. Digital Day took place for the first time on 19 June and is sponsored by the’ Digital for All initiative. It aims to promote digital participation in Germany.
Read MoreGuide to social media awareness published in Hungary
A new guide for social media awareness has been published by the John von Neumann Computer Society, the ECDL National Operator in Hungary.
Read MoreIT for All initiative started in Denmark
On October 3, DANSK IT, the ECDL National Operator in Denmark, had a call for action meeting for a national open learning platform for digital competences for a wide range of key stakeholders in Denmark (trade unions, business organisations and public authorities).
Read MoreSpecto and Norwegian Refugee Council grant ICDL certificates to 2,000 Syrian refugees in camps
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) continues to leverage the level of digital literacy of Syrian refugees by offering ICDL training and testing in four camps.
Read More1,000 Syrian Refugees Gain ICDL Certificates
The Norwegian Refugee Council has celebrated granting its 1000th ICDL certificate to a refugee. The Al Zaatari Refugee camp was accredited as a Test Centre by Specto in 2014.
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ICDL Europe joins DigiSkills Belgium
ICDL Europe has joined DigiSkills Belgium, the Belgian national digital skills coalition, which brings together organisations working on digital skills from across the country. DigiSkills Belgium provides an opportunity for members to share their activities, initiatives and best practices, as well as serving as a forum to discuss the future of digital skills. At the …
Read MoreUpdated DigComp 2.2 published by European Commission
The European Commission has published DigComp 2.2, incorporating key new areas such as AI, the internet of things, and teleworking.
Read MoreAll Digital Weeks put focus on digital skills across Europe
March and April saw a focus on digital skills during All Digital Weeks, a series of events organized or coordinated by All Digital, an organization representing digital competence centres.
Read MoreICDL modules align with EU’s DigCompEdu framework
ICDL is closely aligned to DigCompEdu. The EU framework, which builds on the work done to create the more general DigComp digital competence framework, is designed to define digital competence for educators.
Read MoreKey agreement with Baden-Würtemberg Ministry of Education in Germany extended for 3 years
Schools in the German state of Baden-Würtemberg will be able to continue to access ICDL thanks to an extension of the agreement between the state’s Ministry of Education and DLGI, the ICDL operator in the country.
Read MoreFirst ICDL Americas regional forum takes place online
ICDL Americas held its first regional ICDL Forum on 24 March. The event took place online in English and Spanish and focused on digital skills for a competitive workforce.
Read MoreItalian ICDL operator elects new President
Renato Salvatore Marafioti was elected President of AICA, the Italian ICDL operator, in late January this year. He will serve a three year term.
Read MoreDigital skill gaps a global problem, report finds
Skills gaps are a global problem according to a new report from Coursera, an online learning platform. The 2021 Industry Skills report highlights that skill gaps are an issue across all global regions and essentially all jobs.
Read MoreCroatian Digital Literacy Network works to boost digital society
One of the ways ECDL Croatia, the operator of the ICDL programme in Croatia, works to boost the digital society is by taking part in the Croatian Digital Literacy Network.
Read MoreICDL features as reference standard in Romania’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan
ICDL has been mentioned as a reference standard for the certification of digital competences in the Romanian National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP).
Read MoreCommissioner launches expert group on disinformation and digital literacy
The European Commission has launched a new expert group with the mission to tackle disinformation and promote digital literacy.
Read MoreEuropean education summit to be held online on 9 December
The European Union will hold its fourth European education summit online on 9 December this year.
Read MoreGovernment of the Republic of North Macedonia staff gain ICDL certification in new project
The staff of the Secretariat of European affairs in the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia have successfully gained ICDL certification.
Read MoreBavaria extends agreement to use ICDL in schools
The Bavarian State Ministry for Education and Culture has updated the framework agreement on the participation of school students in the ICDL certification.
Read MoreECDL Kosova continues participation in World Bank project
ECDL Kosova, the operator of the ICDL programme in Kosovo, has continued its participation in the World Bank’s Education System Improvement Project (ESIP). A core activity within this project has been providing training services to support skills development in rural lower secondary schools.
Read MoreISTE Seal of Alignment for ICDL renewed
ICDL's Seal of Alignment to the ISTE Standards has been renewed until 2023.
Read MoreEuropean Parliament report supports greater resilience for education systems
A new research report commissioned by the European Parliament’s Culture committee has investigated the impact of the Covid-19 crisis on programmes for education and young people in Europe. Among the points highlighted in the report is the challenge that the sudden switch to digital learning posed for teachers and students.
Read MoreEU launches Digital Skills and Jobs Platform as hub for digital skills actions
The European Commission is launching a new ‘Digital Skills and Jobs Platform’ to serve as a central home for the EU’s digital skills initiatives.
Read MoreEU announces ambitious digital targets for 2030 – plans online conference on 1 and 2 June
The European Commission launched its vision for the digital transformation of Europe on 9 May 2021. Digital skills feature significantly as one of four focus areas.
Read MoreICDL France CEO elected National Administrator of Fédération Française de la Formation
Christopher Sullivan, CEO of ICDL France, has been elected to the position of National Administrator of the Fédération Française de la Formation (FFP).
Read MoreAICA celebrates 60 years with online event on ‘Digital: driver of social innovation’
During a live event broadcast online to mark the 60th anniversary of AICA, the ICDL operator in Italy, Giovanni Adorni, President of AICA, spoke about the commitment, vision and mission of AICA towards the Italian recovery post-Covid-19, focusing on social innovation as a strategy and a stimulus for recovery and a factor of diffusion of digital culture.
Read MoreReport shows rapid digitalisation due to pandemic, continued existence of digital divides
A new study from Cedefop has found that there is an increased demand for digital skills across the workforce because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreNew Secretary General at Irish Computer Society
The Irish Computer Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Cleary to the position of ICS Secretary General.
Read MoreWhat ICDL France achieved during lockdown
A lot of companies had to adapt going through the Covid-19 outbreak and the lockdown measures that followed. ICDL France was no exception.
Read MoreBelgium announces refreshed Digital Belgium plan to boost digital skills and services
The Belgian Government has included strengthening digital skills in its recently adopted government agreement.
Read MoreECDL Kosova meets digital skills demands under Education System Improvement Project
ECDL Kosova, the ICDL operator in Kosovo, has continued its participation in the World Bank’s Education System Improvement Project, or ESIP. The project aims to improve the efficiency, quality and accountability of the education system.
Read MoreEuropean Commission launches major new Digital Education Action Plan
Building essential digital skills is a key part of the EU’s new Digital Education Action plan, announced by the European Commission earlier this month. The plan sets out the European Commission’s vision for better digital education for the period, 2021 to 2027.
Read MoreICDL Germany participates in first German ‘Digital Day’
ICDL Germany, operator of the ICDL programme in Germany, took part in Digital Day 2020 with a new quiz, ‘Test your digital knowledge!’. Digital Day took place for the first time on 19 June and is sponsored by the’ Digital for All initiative. It aims to promote digital participation in Germany.
Read MoreHeadteachers’ skills in the spotlight with new training initiative from ECDL Czech Republic
ECDL Czech Republic has developed a new training module for school management, ‘Strengthening the Strategic Component of Digital Literacy for School Leaders, or How to Make Decisions in a Field Where I am Not a Professional’.
Read MoreRomanian teachers turn their ICDL 3D printing skills to making face visors for hospitals and pharmacies
3D printers are being put into action to help manufacture face masks for hospitals and pharmacies in Romania under a new project involving ECDL Romania.
Read MoreEU makes €50 million available for education and skills development in pilot project
€50 million is being made available by the European Investment Fund and the European Commission to support improving education and skills for people across Europe.
Read MoreDigital Skills and Jobs Coalition calls on organisations to pledge to help get Europeans through crisis with digital skills
A call for immediate pledges to raise the digital skills of people across Europe has been issued by the EU’s Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition.
Read MoreICDL para las escuelas
ICDL Europe will be remaining active during the Covid-19 crisis to help support all users of the ICDL programme in Europe. While this is an exceptionally difficult time, we will be taking steps to support the continued operation of the ICDL programme in Europe.
Read MoreIslamic Society in Jordan offers ICDL certification through UNICEF-funded project
Marginalised and vulnerable young people in Jordan will be able to benefit from ICDL certification under a new agreement between Specto, which operates the ICDL programme in the country, and the Islamic Society in Jordan. The initiative will provide ICDL certification through the Makani (My Space) project, funded by UNICEF.
Read MoreICDL Germany offers free courses as part of national campaign
ICDL Germany is offering free courses through the ICDL learning platform in the country, www.icdl-lernen.de. The courses are being offered as part of a new campaign, ‘We stay smart!’, to encourage continued learning and skills development during the lockdown period.
Read MoreAlmost half of adults in Europe have potential to up-skill or re-skill according to EU report
Cedefop, the EU’s agency for vocational training, has published a new report titled, ‘Empowering Adults Through Upskilling and Reskilling Pathways’. It aims to show the size of the low-skilled adult population in Europe and to identify groups that are at risk of having low skills.
Read MoreNew Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition launched in Luxembourg
A newly relaunched Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition in Luxembourg will work to improve digital skills in the country. The Coalition, which was formed by Digital Luxembourg, the Chambre de Commerce and the Chambre des Métiers, was formed at the end of 2019 and will also work to develop a new national agenda on digital skills.
Read MoreGiulio Occhini – 1936 – 2019
On November 17, Giulio Occhini passed away. He was one of the founding fathers of computer science in Italy and in Europe.
Read MoreICILS results highlight importance of digital and information literacy skills for students
The results of the ICILS study were published, highlighting the fallacy of 'digital natives' and revealing that only 2% of students could assess online information critically.
Read MoreFirst ‘ICDL Digital Literacy Forum’ takes place in Italy
The ICDL programme was officially launched in Italy on 22 October at an event in Naples. More than 200 people attended, including representatives of many ICDL test centres.
Read MoreICDL launch in Germany was event number 500 of the European Vocational Skills Week 2019
DLGI, the operator of the ICDL programme in Germany, organised an ‘ICDL Kick-off’ event to launch ICDL in the country on 10 October. The event, which took place in Bonn, featured experts in the field of education and economy and was part of European Vocational Skills Week.
Read MoreWinners of ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2019 revealed!
The third ICDL Asia Digital Challenge Grand Final took place from 10 to 12 September in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Read MoreKuala Lumpur Digital Skills Declaration
The Kuala Lumpur Digital Skills Declaration is a joint initiative by ICDL Asia and the University of Malaya. By invitation only, prominent companies who are committed to the continuous development of digital skills for the future digital workforce participated in the declaration.
Read MoreDigital Skills for Employability – ICDL Launch in Germany
ICDL will be launched in Germany at a kick-off event on October 10. The event will feature a keynote speech by the President of the German Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training, Professor Dr Friedrich Hubert Esser.
Read MoreUNICEF report highlights ICDL compatibility with DigComp and Digital Kids Asia-Pacific frameworks
UNICEF has published a new paper on digital literacy for children, arguing that the UN agency should use the EU’s DigComp framework to develop its digital literacy strategy for children.
Read MoreEurope’s next digital commissioners announced by President-elect von der Leyen
European Commission President-elect, Ursula von der Leyen has announced her college of commissioners for the 2019 – 2024 period. Several commissioners will share responsibility for digital affairs.
Read MorePreparing human resources graduates in Malaysia for the digital workforce
A talk for the final year Human Resource (HR) degree students was hosted by the UNITAR International University (Malaysia) on 25 June 2019, to build awareness on the challenges in creating a digitally skilled workforce for the Industrial Revolution 4.0.
Read MoreICDL Asia receives outstanding contribution award from Mendaki SENSE
Mendaki SENSE, one of ICDL Asia’s prominent test centres in Singapore organised a ‘Let’s Raya’ event on 27 June 2019. The annual Hari Raya celebration was celebrated by the local Malay community.
Read MoreICDL Foundation CEO delivers keynote speech at annual ICT conference in Cyprus
Damien O’Sullivan, CEO of ICDL Foundation, was invited to Cyprus by ECDL Cyprus and Cyprus Computer Society to participate in the 9th Information and Communication, Technology Conference & Exhibition.
Read More279 vocational colleges in China to begin ICDL programmes in September 2019
ICDL certification will be available to students and staff at 279 vocational colleges in China from September this year.
Read More8 leading ICT and computer associations sign agreement with ICDL Thailand
ICDL Thailand has signed an exclusive memorandum of understanding (MoU) with eight leading ICT and computer associations in Thailand.
Read MoreICDL officially announced in Italy
AICA, the Italian ICDL operator, officially announced the new ICDL programme in Italy on 10 May 2019.
Read MoreEU attitudes to internet security revealed in new survey
A new survey on Europeans’ attitudes to internet security has revealed that a majority of respondents are worried about falling victim to cybercrime.
Read MoreICDL Foundation and Specto meet Jordanian test centres
Specto, the ICDL operator in Jordan, held a meeting with test centres from around the country, attended by Damien O’Sullivan, CEO of ICDL Foundation, in March this year.
Read MoreTop French business school relies on ICDL certification to prepare workforce of tomorrow
Since 2014 students following the Global BBA programme at the emlyon business school have the opportunity to validate their computing skills through mandatory ICDL modules.
Read MoreLarge French investment plan to enhance basic skills in the country
A €15 billion investment plan to fund training courses for up to 2 million people has been announced by the French Government. The Plan Investissement Compétences (PIC) will run until 2022.
Read MoreICDL highlighted in UNESCO report as example of an international digital competence framework
A new report by UNESCO has highlighted the ICDL programme as a significant example of a digital skills framework around the world.
Read MoreIrish Defence Forces Highlight Benefit of ECDL
The Irish Defence Forces have noted the benefits that ECDL brings to their personnel at training institutions, on Naval ships, or on overseas missions.
Read More1,000 Syrian Refugees Gain ICDL Certificates
The Norwegian Refugee Council has celebrated granting its 1000th ICDL certificate to a refugee. The Al Zaatari Refugee camp was accredited as a Test Centre by Specto in 2014.
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