ICDL testing during the Covid-19 crisis
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.
Computer 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.
Report 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.
First 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.
Specto 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.
German 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.
Accessibility 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.
Online 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.
New 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.
Ibn 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.
‘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.
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