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ICDL Advocates for Enhanced Digital Skills in Education Through Collaboration with National Association of Private Educational Institutions (NAPEI)
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ICDL Advocates for Enhanced Digital Skills in Education Through Collaboration with National Association of Private Educational Institutions (NAPEI)
Explore the transformative collaboration between ICDL Asia and the National Association of Private Educational Institutions (NAPEI) in Malaysia. This strategic alliance seeks to empower NAPEI members as Accredited Test Centers (ATCs) to implement ICDL programs, fostering a culture of digital proficiency among students and staff.
Read MoreICDL Asia listed as a Reskilling Partner of the Japan Reskilling Consortium
We are pleased to annouce that ICDL Asia has been listed as one of the Japan Reskilling Consortium’s reskilling partners! Launched by the Japan government, the Japan Reskilling Consortium offers a wide range of reskilling programmes to support individuals to learn new digital skills, creating new opportunities for employment. To learn more about ICDL Asia’s …
Read MoreICDL Data Protection Launch in Thailand
With more and more activities and transactions going digital, a growing number of workers find themselves handling sensitive personal data. In this digital age, it is more important than ever that the people working with personal data have the skills to do so securely and legally. In collaboration with Digital Council of Thailand (DCT), ICDL …
Read MoreTop 10 Most In-Demand ICDL Certifications in Asia
As the world’s leading computer skills certification, ICDL has delivered our certification programmes to over 16 million people in over 100 countries. Our programmes are designed to meet the needs of the competitive modern workplace, and our certifications are recognised internationally and sought after by employers across the globe. ICDL Workforce and ICDL Professional programmes …
Read MoreYoung women take ICDL tests in Naryn, the beautiful high-mountainous region of Kyrgyzstan
In Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, a group of young female students will be embarking on an exciting digital learning journey with ICDL Asia and the University of Central Asia (UCA). The School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPCE) of UCA has enrolled 24 young women of Madrasah school in Naryn to participate in the ICDL Workforce programme. …
Read MoreRenaming of Selected ICDL Modules
ICDL Asia is renaming selected ICDL modules to better facilitate our potential customers to understand ICDL modules.
Read More2020 ICDL IT Security Competition conducted successfully in Taiwan
The 2020 ICDL IT Security Competition was conducted successfully in Taiwan in December 2020. 128 students from more than 30 schools participated in the competition. 93 students passed the tests and were awarded an ICDL certificate successfully.
Read MoreICDL Asia welcomes Ngee Ann Polytechnic
ICDL Asia is pleased to welcome Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) to the ICDL family.
Read MoreDell Technology Group and China Education Development Foundation launched “Upskilling Future Workforce for the Digital Economy” Project in China
Dell Technology Group (Dell) and China Education Development Foundation (CEDF) launched the "Upskilling Future Workforce Under The Digital Economy" Project as a corporate social responsibility (CSR) project in China in November 2020. Tens of thousands of Chinese vocational school teachers and students, as well as employees from Dell China supply chain factories, are expected to benefit from this project.
Read MoreMing Chuan University Taiwan conducted ICDL Computing tests successfully
The International College of Ming Chuan university has implemented ICDL programme into its Micro-Academic Credit System. The first batch of 21 students from the IT Application and Management Department attended ICDL Computing certification tests recently, and all acquired ICDL certificates successfully.
Read MoreTemasek Polytechnic collaborates with ICDL Asia to offer ICT certification to students
ICDL Asia is pleased to welcome Temasek Polytechnic (TP) as the first Singapore-based Institute of Higher Learning to offer ICDL certification to its students.
Read MoreMOU signing ceremony between Kien Giang University and ICDL Vietnam
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony between Kien Giang University and ICDL Vietnam took place on October 22nd, 2020. It marks a milestone in enhancing and standardising digital skills for Kien Giang staff and students, and tightening the relationship between both parties.
Read MorePu-men High School joins ICDL as the first high school test centre in Taiwan
A total of 16 students in Pu-men High School Coding Class have successfully completed ICDL Computing certification tests recently, as an assessment of their one-year Python learning journey. The school hopes to develop internationally recognised programming skills for its students in this way.
Read MoreOpen University of China implements ICDL officially
Open University of China officially announced in November 2020 to implement ICDL programme. The university will launch the “ICDL International Digital Skills Vocational Training and Certification” project as a non-degree training project for 2020 Academic Year.
Read MoreICDL is available in Japan: KJK joins ICDL as the first Japanese test centre
KJK joins ICDL Asia as the first ICDL Accredited Test Centre in Japan in October 2020.
Read MoreICDL Asia welcomes 2 new test centres in Penang, Malaysia
ICDL Asia welcomes 2 new ICDL Accredited Test Centres (ATC) in Penang, the ‘Pearl Island’ of Malaysia: Inti International College Penang and Sentral College Penang.
Read MoreVietnam National University of Agriculture Information Technology Center officially becomes an ICDL test centre
The signing ceremony of ICDL ATC (Accredited Test Centre) accreditation took place between the Vietnam National University of Agriculture Information Technology Center (VITC) and ICDL Vietnam on October 1, 2020.
Read MoreStrategic partnership between ICDL Vietnam and COLE.VN for outreach efforts in Vietnam
ICDL Vietnam and Cole.vn High-Quality Informatics Training Center signed a cooperation agreement on 4th September 2020. The cooperation aims to popularise information technology to the Vietnamese population, especially young people.
Read More2020 ICDL Asia ATC Forum & ATC Award
ICDL Asia ATC Forum 2020 was held online successfully on 10th September 2020. As an annual event for all ICDL test centres and partners, ICDL Asia hosted a meaningful webinar session, including ICDL global and Asia regional updates, best practices sharing around Asia, and an award ceremony recognising the best test centres for 2019.
Read MoreTRIS Corporation Limited (TRIS) prepare staff with ICDL for digital transformation
TRIS organised a Building Digital Manpower training project for its staff with ICDL programme on 29th August 2020. The project aims to prepare TRIS staff and the organisation with qualified and standardised digital skills to enhance operational quality under Thailand 4.0.
Read MoreSunway College Kuching joins ICDL as the first test centre in Sarawak, Malaysia
Sunway College Kuching joins ICDL as an Accredited Test Centre in August 2020. It becomes the first ICDL test centre in Sarawak, Malaysia.
Read MoreProvidence University joins ICDL as a test centre in Taiwan
The university officially recognises ICDL and implements ICDL for all its students as the digital skill standard. Up to 6,000 students will take ICDL programme in the following academic year.
Read MoreUniversity offers priority admission for ICDL certified candidates in Vietnam
Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA) recently released the 2020 official admission criteria. Candidates with ICDL certification would have the opportunity to acquire direct university admission.
Read MoreICDL implementation in Taiwan: digital skills for new technology trends
With the implementation of ICDL, the students are looking forward to digital skills programmes covering new technology areas, such as Computing, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing.
Read MoreMahidol University Thailand chooses ICDL to evaluate digital skills for students and staff
To be prepared for Thailand 4.0, Mahidol university has chosen ICDL Workforce Basics to upskill students and staff to internationally recognised digital skills standard.
Read MorePost COVID-19: Chinese vocational schools resume ICDL training and certification tests
284 students from four vocational schools have completed ICDL certification tests in China between 18th June to 6th July 2020. This is the first group of schools that have resumed ICDL training and certification exams post COVID-19.
Read MoreAcademic staff from the University of Central Asia certified as ICDL trainers
Eight staff members of the School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPCE), University of Central Asia (UCA) participated in the 18-day teacher training session and were certified as ICDL Testers successfully.
Read MoreICDL Vietnam signed an MOU with Hanoi University of Mining and Geology
ICDL Vietnam signed an MOU with Hanoi University of Mining and Geology (HUMG) and accredited HUMG as an ICDL Accredited Test Centre.
Read MoreICDL Thailand signed MOU with the Office of Vocational Education Commission (OVEC)
ICDL Thailand signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Office of Vocational Education Commission (OVEC) of the Ministry of Education Thailand on 4th June 2020.
Read MoreICDL Thailand signed MOU with the Office of Private Education Commission to support online education
ICDL Thailand signed an MOU with the Office of Private Education Commission (OPEC) of Ministry of Education Thailand, to jointly promote and support the online learning platform for schools nationwide.
Read MoreUniversiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) Malaysia joins ICDL Asia
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), one of the largest private universities in Malaysia with campuses in Putrajaya and Muadzam Shah, Pahang Malaysia, joins ICDL as an Accredited Test Centre (ATC) in offering ICDL to its students.
Read MoreMMU Cnergy joins ICDL as an Accredited Test Centre in Malaysia
MMU Cnergy (Unitele Multimedia Sdn Bhd), the commercial arm of Multimedia University (MMU) joins ICDL Asia as an Accredited Test Centre in March 2020.
Read MoreICDL Asia Visited Yayasan Peneraju Pendidikan Bumiputera Malaysia
ICDL Asia had a positive discussion with YPPB on how ICDL can benefit over 32,000 scholars under the Yayasan Peneraju sponsorship programmes.
Read MoreICDL TESTING DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS
ICDL Asia will be remaining active during the COVID-19 crisis to help support all users of the ICDL programme in Asia. We have implemented special guidelines for remote invigilation of ICDL certification tests, which maintain our high standards while allowing for the very different situation we are now in.
Read MoreICDL Graduation Day at Montfort Boys Town
Montfort Boys Town successfully organised the ICDL graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019. The ceremony was to recognise students’ efforts and achievements in their ICDL journey. 34 graduates received the ICDL Profile Certificates in the ceremony.
Read MoreICDL Asia Launches eBook Solutions Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Considering the recent COVID-19 developments, ICDL Asia is offering an eBook initiative to ensure candidates can continue learning remotely. We wish all learners to stay safe and continue learning during this difficult time.
Read MoreNew Lecturers from Afghanistan Trained and Certified with ICDL
4 staff members of the School of Professional and Continuing Education, University of Central Aisa (UCA) participated in the 11-day training session and have been certified as ICDL testers and trainers successfully.
Read MoreICDL Thailand Signed MoU With Durian Corp For Digital Transformation in Thailand
ICDL Thailand signed the Memorandum of Understanding with Durian Corp. to accelerate the development of Digital Transformation in Thailand.
Read MoreThe Education Committee of China Volunteer Association (CVA) Endorses ICDL Certification
To accelerate ICDL implementation in vocational schools, the Education Committee of China Volunteer Association (CVA) officially issued a notice to all NCET project schools on March 10th.
Read MoreICDL Asia meets with Ministry of Education Malaysia
ICDL Asia visited the Technical and Vocational Education Division (TVE) of Ministry of Education Malaysia to understand how ICDL could better benefit Malaysian educators and students.
Read MoreICDL is the first and only international computer skills certification officially endorsed by the Vietnamese Government
Ministry of Information & Communications Vietnam has recently endorsed ICDL certification through a new qualification framework
Read More2 new ICDL Test Centres Accredited in Singapore
Ascendo Academy and SSTC Institute are two new Test Centres accredited by ICDL Asia in Singapore.
Read MoreMalaysia’s Top University conducted its first ICDL Digital Marketing public class
University of Malaya (UM) conducted its first ICDL Digital Marketing public class from 11 to 12 February 2020
Read MoreICDL participated in Edtech Taiwan 2019
ICDL certification showcased in EdTech Taiwan, an education technology exhibition attended by 600,000 participants.
Read MoreMeeting with the Ministry of Information and Communications to discuss ICDL implementation in Vietnam
ICDL Asia met with Dr. Phan Tam, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Information and Communications, Vietnam in Hanoi
Read MoreMOU Signing Ceremony between ICDL Asia and NCC Education
ICDL Asia is pleased to announce the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between ICDL Asia and NCC Education (NCCEDU).
Read MoreICDL Asia visited Changchun Automobile Industry Institute in Jilin, China
ICDL Asia had a positive discussion with the management of Changchun Automobile Industry Institute about implementing ICDL modules in the schools’ public ICT courses
Read MoreICDL Vietnam participates in Hanoi University of Business and Technology Job Fair 2019
ICDL Vietnam participated in a job fair hosted by Hanoi University of Business and Technology (HUBT)
Read MoreICDL Asia visited Songshan Shaolin Wushu College in Henan, China
Ms Tina Wu presented ICDL Certifications to the teachers who have passed the ICDL Tests and completed the ICDL Teachers Training held in July this year
Read MoreICDL COMPUTING AND DATA ANALYTICS LAUNCHED IN SINGAPORE
ICDL Computing and ICDL Data Analytics module were launched to the general public in Singapore on 7th October 2019.
Read More650 teachers in China completed the ICDL Teachers Training
Teachers from the 279 vocational colleges went through a 6 days ICDL Teachers Training programme
Read MoreKuala Lumpur Digital Skills Declaration
The Kuala Lumpur Digital Skills Declaration is a joint initiative by ICDL Asia and the University of Malaya
Read MoreICDL Asia Digital Literacy Day 2019
The fourth ICDL Asia Digital Literacy Day was held at the University of Malaya on 12 September 2019
Read MoreICDL certification training provided for SOS Children’s Village Danang in Vietnam
30 underprivileged children from SOS Children Village in Danang received ICDL certification programmes
Read MoreICDL Asia was presented with the outstanding contribution award by Mendaki SENSE
Mendaki SENSE presented the “Outstanding Contribution Award” to ICDL Asia
Read MoreNational Institute of Engineering collaborates with ICDL to upgrade digital skills of Engineers in Thailand
National Institute of Engineering signed a memorandum of cooperation on Digital Academic collaboration with ICDL Thailand
Read MorePreparing human resource graduates in Malaysia for the digital workforce.
A talk was held to build awareness on the challenges in creating a digitally skilled workforce
Read MoreSigning ceremony between Vocational College No.2 – Ministry of Defence and ICDL Vietnam
The college provides training for over 30,000 students which combines vocational education and military force training
Read MoreICDL Asia welcomes AAT Training Hub as its new accredited test centre in Singapore
ICDL Asia welcomes AAT Training Hub as its new Accreduted Test Centre (ATC) in Singapore; bringing it to a total od 19 ATCs islandwide. AAT Training Hub started in 2005 and offers training in the area of Workplace Safety and Heath, Emergency Response and Crisis Management, Air Transport, Digital Mastery and Employability. Under the Digital …
Read MoreVocational College of Agricultural Mechanics offers ICDL to professionals in Vietnam
10 April 2019 A signing ceremony took place in Vinh Phuc province in Vietnam to officiate Vocational College of Agricultural Mechanics (VCAM) as the latest Accredited Test Centre for ICDL Vietnam. Ms. Pham Thi Lan Phuong – Rector of Vocational College of Agricultural Mechanics, together with her colleagues, Ms. Nguyen Xuan Thuy – Vice Rector …
Read MoreIT is legal: ICDL Asia and Singapore Academy of Law join hands in digital literacy training and certification for the legal profession
20 March 2019 The ICDL Foundation marked a new milestone today, as it inked a Memorandum of Understanding with the Singapore Academy of Law to develop the first ICDL Professional Legal programme. The agreement was endorsed by Ms Serene Wee, SAL’s Chief Executive of Law and Mr Damien O’Sullivan, Chief Executive of ICDL Foundation. The …
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 MoreICDL Asia renews partnership with Korea Productivity Centre for another 5 years
The collaboration with ICDL Foundation helps bring the international digital skills standards to Korea
Read MoreEmployees of Thailand’s largest beverage firm built a competitive digital workforce with ICDL
Thai Beverage Public Company Limited (ThaiBev) is Thailand’s largest, and one of Asia’s most influential beverage company. ThaiBev is known as the forefront of change and are always staying ahead from its industry players in various business aspect, including human capital and talent growth. The management is convinced that the organisation can build its competitiveness …
Read MoreICDL Thailand commits to build the Smart Digital Pre-Cadets 4.0
ICDL Thailand has been entrusted by the Thai’s royal military academy, Commanding Officer of the Preparatory School, to provide the Digital Literacy and Cybersecurity curriculum for 1,300 pre-school students and 200 faculty members. During the recent ICDL Asia Digital Literacy Day in September last year, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Air Chief …
Read MoreKiwiskills programme have successfully completed and ICDL Asia welcomes onboard new ATCs in New Zealand
25 January 2019, New Zealand ICDL Asia has been actively involved in New Zealand since 2015 through the KiwiSkills programme. In collaboration with 20/20 Trust and generous funding support from the Lottery Grants Board, the KiwiSkills programme was able to reach out to 7500 people across New Zealand. The KiwiSkills programme was officially concluded in …
Read MoreICDL ASIA PARTNERS SINGAPORE NATIONAL EMPLOYERS FEDERATION (SNEF) TO TEACH SMES AND ENTREPRENEURS DIGITAL MARKETING
18 January 2019, Singapore ICDL Asia and Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) conducted a seminar to share on ways to Grow Your Business with Digital Marketing. More than 70 participants comprising of business owners, marketing as well as human resource professionals attended the sharing session to gain insights from our industry expert speakers. Mr. Elijah Yong, …
Read MoreICDL VIETNAM SPEAKS AT A SEMINAR HELD BY THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
Mr. Phạm Hoàng Cường, Director of ICDL Vietnam, delivered a speech in a seminar organized by Vietnam’s Ministry of Communication and Information recently. The event themed, “New ICT skills required for the Fourth Industrial Revolution” took place on 28 December 2018 in Hanoi. The objective of the seminar is to emphasize the importance of preparing …
Read MoreMalaysian Government-Linked Investment Company (GLIC) adopts ICDL assessment solutions
EPF launched the Digital Literacy Assessment with 1,200 employees nationwide
Read MorePRIZE PRESENTATION HELD TO FELICITATE THE TOP INDIAN STUDENT FOR ICDL ASIA DIGITAL CHALLENGE 2018
ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2018 saw widespread participation from multiple Indian states across north and south. Close to 3500 students registered for the competition with a single ATC alone, namely G-Tec Education, at their multiple centres in the Indian state of Kerala. Mr Unnikannan Karthikeyan was named the top student from the tertiary category to …
Read MoreICDL ASIA INTRODUCE DIGITAL MARKETING CONSULTANCY AS ITS LATEST ACCREDITED TEST CENTRE IN MALAYSIA
ICDL Asia introduce Digital Marketing Consultancy Sdn. Bhd (DMC) as its latest Accredited Test Centre in Malaysia. DMC designs strategic tools and provides training to help candidates prepare for digital transformation using its proprietary research techniques, targeting mainly on Digital Marketing skills for beginner to expert level. With over 20 years of combined experience, DMC …
Read MoreACCA-ICDL INAUGURAL WORKSHOP HELD IN KUALA LUMPUR
13 Nov 2018 The ACCA-ICDL Inaugural Workshop for ACCA members was held today at ACCA Malaysia’s head office at Mid Valley city, Kuala Lumpur. The session was jointly organised with Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC), the official ICDL Accredited Test Centre delivering the program. Close to 45 participants attended the event to understand more on …
Read MoreICDL ASIA COLLABORATES WITH NANJING EDUCATION BUREAU TO IMPLEMENT ICDL IN 23 VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS
ICDL Asia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nanjing Vocational Education (Adult) Curriculum and Research Office (NVECRO) and Nanjing Educational Technology Centre (Nanjing Education Information Center or NETC) to meet the rising demand of proficient digital skills for vocational education students and teachers in Nanjing, China. This is also the first official MoU between …
Read MoreSTANDARDISATION OF IT SKILLS FOR VIETNAM TELEVISION (VTV) USING ICDL
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Read MoreNEW SOUTH WALES EDUCATION STANDARDS AUTHORITY (NESA) ENDORSE ICDL
ICDL has been confirmed as the endorsed provider of New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) Registered Professional Development, at Proficient Teacher level. NESA oversee the New South Wales (NSW) teacher accreditation system which provides a rigorous assessment of evidence for a teacher’s achievement of the Standards. The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) define the knowledge, …
Read MoreSIGNING CEREMONY BETWEEN HO CHI MINH CITY VOCATIONAL TRAINING COLLEGE AND ICDL VIETNAM
On 28 September 2018, a signing ceremony between Ho Chi Minh City Vocational Training College (HCMVC) and ICDL Vietnam took place to officiate the appointment of HCMVC as ICDL Vietnam’s newest Accredited Test Centre (ATC). HCMVC is a leading vocational college in Ho Chi Minh city founded in 1999. The college is known for its …
Read MoreICDL ASIA ANNUAL ATC FORUM 2018 IN THAILAND
6 Sep 2018 – The annual ICDL Asia ATC Forum was held in Bangkok, Thailand for the first time this year. The session was held at the C-Asean board room, attended by close to 50 representatives and partners from 10 territories. Mr Damien O’Sullivan, CEO of ICDL Foundation, and Ms Tina Wu, General Manager of …
Read MoreTOP BUSINESS SCHOOL IN INDIA MAKES ICDL CERTIFICATION MANDATORY FOR ALL STUDENTS
IMT Hyderabad, top Business School in India recently concluded the ICDL Advanced Spreadsheets Certification for all its 212 1st year MBA students. ICDL was a mandatory part of the Orientation week at IMT Hyderabad. The feedback from the students as well as faculty coordinators has been very positive, with a special note for the interactive …
Read MoreICDL ASIA SIGNS THE MOU WITH ACCA MALAYSIA TO PROMOTE ICDL TO ACCA MEMBERS IN MALAYSIA
On 20th September 2018, ICDL Asia signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ACCA Malaysia to introduce ICDL programmes to the ACCA members in Malaysia. Ms. Tina Wu, General Manager of ICDL Asia and Ms. Vilashini Ganespathy, Head of Members, ACCA Malaysia represented the respective parties in the signing ceremony. The signing ceremony was witnessed by …
Read MoreTHAILAND DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER SPEAKS AT ICDL ASIA DIGITAL LITERACY DAY 2018
With the theme ‘Building a Competitive Workforce for the Digital Economy’, the annual ICDL Asia Digital Literacy Day 2018 took place on 6 September 2018, at the C-Asean Auditorium in Bangkok, Thailand. The event was graced by H.E. Air Chief Mar. Dr. Prachin Chantong, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand and Minster of Justice, His Excellency …
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. ‘A Global Framework of Reference on Digital Literacy Skills for Indicator 4.4.2’ was published with the aim of providing a basis for an indicator of the, “Percentage of youth/adults who have achieved at …
Read MoreMalaysia: Xtrategize and Berjaya TVET College worked hand in hand to prepare graduates for future workforce
ICDL Modules are introduced to add value to the students’ credentials and adhering to the rising needs of ICT skills
Read MoreICDL Asia held its first official operations briefing with new ATCs in Malaysia
7 Accredited Test Centres (ATCs) in Malaysia attended the first ICDL Asia operation briefing
Read MoreChinese E-Commerce company adopts ICDL for capacity building
ICDL Asia signed MoU with leading E-Commerce company in adopting ICDL for greater capacity building
Read MoreICDL certification listed officially on Chinese recruitment website
China's online recruitment platform has officially listed ICDL Certification on the website
Read MoreIndia – Workshop on ‘ICT skills in the era of Industry 4.0’ to reinforce the need for all to be digitally skilled
ICDL India discussed the new possibilities created in the Digital Era
Read MoreLong queue at ICDL booth at AGB Education Centre’s recent new age career exploration event in Singapore
AGB Education in partnership with KidZania, held the first ever New Age Career Exploration Experience event
Read MoreICDL DIGITAL LITERACY DAY 2017
ICDL Digital Literacy Day 2017 was held on 21 July 2017 at the Singapore Management University (SMU), Mochtar Riady Auditorium. More than 120 corporate executives and higher education representatives attended the event which aims to create greater awareness and highlight on the need of adopting relevant digital and ICT skills at the higher education level …
Read MoreICDL ASIA HOLDS INAUGURAL EXECUTIVE DIALOGUE SESSION 2016
On the 20th July 2016, ICDL Asia held the Executive Dialogue Session 2016, co-organised with Singapore National Employers Federation. Mr. Teo Ser Luck, Minister of State for Manpower was the Guest-Of-Honour for the event. The theme for the dialogue session is “Empowering Future Workforce with Digital Competency”. Through this half-day event, ICDL Asia aimed to create …
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ICDL teachers training session on Data Analytics conducted at Chihlee University of Technology
Computer Skills Foundation conducted an ICDL Train the Trainers session on Data Analytics module in Chihlee University of Technology, with 40 teachers from 33 schools around Taiwan attending and acquiring ICDL certification on Data Analytics.
Read MoreICDL Asia partners Shopee and Singapore National Employer Federation to enhance its Digital Marketing Programme
ICDL Asia, Shopee, and Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) jointly announced collaboration efforts to enhance the ICDL Digital Marketing programme for working professionals and companies in Singapore. Conducted online due to the circuit breaker rules, the pilot class attracted 20 participants across different industries.
Read MoreNew ICDL ATC in South Malaysia
KTC Education Group, one of the largest and fastest-growing Accounting Institute of Higher Learning in South Malaysia, joins ICDL Asia as its newest ATC.
Read MoreContinuation of a strong Collaboration with Thailand Professional Qualifications Institute
ICDL Asia met with the Director of the Thailand Professional Qualifications Institute
Read MoreICDL is officially available in the Kingdom of Cambodia
In an official endorsement ceremony on 18 Dec 2019, ICDL Asia's ATC, the Cambodian Academy of Higher Learning was officially endorsed by the Cambodian Chamber of Commerce as a partner to offer ICDL to the public and all member associations of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce.
Read MoreICDL Asia is part of the ASEAN Digital Skills Vision 2020 project!
The ASEAN Digital Skills Vision 2020 is one of the World Economic Forum’s flagship programme which garnered the full involvement of ASEAN ministers of digital economy, ICT and trade as well as the heads of regional and global businesses.
Read MoreKuala Lumpur Digital Skills Declaration
The Kuala Lumpur Digital Skills Declaration is a joint initiative by ICDL Asia and the University of Malaya
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 MoreICDL Asia signs MoU with ACCA Vietnam
18 March 2019 ICDL Asia signed an MoU with ACCA Vietnam in outreach efforts to ACCA members in Vietnam. The ceremony was held in conjunction with St Patrick’s Day and was witnessed by the Irish Minister of State for Procurement, Open Government and eGovernment, Mr. Patrick O’Donovan TD and Ambassador to Vietnam, Ambassador Cait Moran. …
Read MoreICDL Asia renews partnership with Korea Productivity Centre for another 5 years
The collaboration with ICDL Foundation helps bring the international digital skills standards to Korea
Read MoreKiwiskills programme have successfully completed and ICDL Asia welcomes onboard new ATCs in New Zealand
25 January 2019, New Zealand ICDL Asia has been actively involved in New Zealand since 2015 through the KiwiSkills programme. In collaboration with 20/20 Trust and generous funding support from the Lottery Grants Board, the KiwiSkills programme was able to reach out to 7500 people across New Zealand. The KiwiSkills programme was officially concluded in …
Read MoreFirst ICDL 3D Design Train-the-Trainer class commenced in China
In preparation for an upcoming, larger scale of the teachers’ training organized by Nanjing Education Bureau
Read MoreFirst ACCA teaser class in Singapore introduced ACCA-ICDL certified ICT programmes to accounting professionals
ACCA Singapore initiated the first ACCA Teaser with Kaplan Singapore
Read MoreICDL steps foot into Guangxi Province of China through Nanning Vocational Technology College
MOU signing ceremony took place between Nanning Vocational Technology College and ICDL Asia
Read MoreICDL Asia held its first official operations briefing with new ATCs in Malaysia
7 Accredited Test Centres (ATCs) in Malaysia attended the first ICDL Asia operation briefing
Read MoreLeading Chinese state-owned-enterprise joins force with ICDL Asia to improve digital literacy in North China
Leading steel company to offer digital skills training and certification programme
Read MoreMoU signed between ICDL Asia, ACCA AND Kaplan to provide ICT certification programmes for accounting and finance professionals
Accountants and finance professionals are at the forefront of digital transformation
Read MoreICDL certification listed officially on Chinese recruitment website
China's online recruitment platform has officially listed ICDL Certification on the website
Read MoreICDL DIGITAL LITERACY DAY 2017
ICDL Digital Literacy Day 2017 was held on 21 July 2017 at the Singapore Management University (SMU), Mochtar Riady Auditorium. More than 120 corporate executives and higher education representatives attended the event which aims to create greater awareness and highlight on the need of adopting relevant digital and ICT skills at the higher education level …
Read MoreICDL ASIA HOLDS INAUGURAL EXECUTIVE DIALOGUE SESSION 2016
On the 20th July 2016, ICDL Asia held the Executive Dialogue Session 2016, co-organised with Singapore National Employers Federation. Mr. Teo Ser Luck, Minister of State for Manpower was the Guest-Of-Honour for the event. The theme for the dialogue session is “Empowering Future Workforce with Digital Competency”. Through this half-day event, ICDL Asia aimed to create …
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BMA Community Development Volunteers (Technology Aspect) will be trained and certified with ICDL Digital Literacy Standards
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has recently announced the launch of a new community development volunteer training program in Bangkok. The program includes training and hands-on practice with the ICDL Digital Citizen module, which will equip volunteers with essential digital skills.
Read MoreICDL Asia welcomes 8 new Kyrgyzstani schools under the “Demilgeluu Jashtar” project
8 schools in Kyrgyz Republic have been accredited as ICDL Accredited Test Centres under the "Demilgeluu Jashtar" project recently, hundreds of students from the rural area will have opportunities to take ICDL tests and acquire official ICDL certification.
Read MoreICDL programmes implemented in Kyrgyzstan for Demilgeluu Jashtar project
In conjunction to the “Demilgeluu Jashtar” project, 50 schools were selected from seven regions of Kyrgyzstan to pilot ICDL program.
Read MoreVietnam Ministry of Information And Communication and ICDL Vietnam co-hosted dissemination workshop on circular 44/2017/TT-BTTTT
ICDL to be fully recognised as Circular 44 has come into effect
Read MoreHELLA-BST: ICDL journey for the youths in India
Bal Swavlamban Trust, a CSR initiative of Hella, celebrated the first anniversary of their Digital Empowerment Centre
Read MoreSOS Children’s Village Philippines adopts ICDL to enhance employability skills
SOS Philippines will be implementing one of its pillar project- Digital Village
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ICDL Advocates for Enhanced Digital Skills in Education Through Collaboration with National Association of Private Educational Institutions (NAPEI)
Explore the transformative collaboration between ICDL Asia and the National Association of Private Educational Institutions (NAPEI) in Malaysia. This strategic alliance seeks to empower NAPEI members as Accredited Test Centers (ATCs) to implement ICDL programs, fostering a culture of digital proficiency among students and staff.
Read MoreICDL Asia listed as a Reskilling Partner of the Japan Reskilling Consortium
We are pleased to annouce that ICDL Asia has been listed as one of the Japan Reskilling Consortium’s reskilling partners! Launched by the Japan government, the Japan Reskilling Consortium offers a wide range of reskilling programmes to support individuals to learn new digital skills, creating new opportunities for employment. To learn more about ICDL Asia’s …
Read MoreICDL Data Protection Launch in Thailand
With more and more activities and transactions going digital, a growing number of workers find themselves handling sensitive personal data. In this digital age, it is more important than ever that the people working with personal data have the skills to do so securely and legally. In collaboration with Digital Council of Thailand (DCT), ICDL …
Read MoreTop 10 Most In-Demand ICDL Certifications in Asia
As the world’s leading computer skills certification, ICDL has delivered our certification programmes to over 16 million people in over 100 countries. Our programmes are designed to meet the needs of the competitive modern workplace, and our certifications are recognised internationally and sought after by employers across the globe. ICDL Workforce and ICDL Professional programmes …
Read MoreYoung women take ICDL tests in Naryn, the beautiful high-mountainous region of Kyrgyzstan
In Naryn, Kyrgyzstan, a group of young female students will be embarking on an exciting digital learning journey with ICDL Asia and the University of Central Asia (UCA). The School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPCE) of UCA has enrolled 24 young women of Madrasah school in Naryn to participate in the ICDL Workforce programme. …
Read MoreRenaming of Selected ICDL Modules
ICDL Asia is renaming selected ICDL modules to better facilitate our potential customers to understand ICDL modules.
Read More2020 ICDL IT Security Competition conducted successfully in Taiwan
The 2020 ICDL IT Security Competition was conducted successfully in Taiwan in December 2020. 128 students from more than 30 schools participated in the competition. 93 students passed the tests and were awarded an ICDL certificate successfully.
Read MoreICDL Asia welcomes Ngee Ann Polytechnic
ICDL Asia is pleased to welcome Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP) to the ICDL family.
Read MoreDell Technology Group and China Education Development Foundation launched “Upskilling Future Workforce for the Digital Economy” Project in China
Dell Technology Group (Dell) and China Education Development Foundation (CEDF) launched the "Upskilling Future Workforce Under The Digital Economy" Project as a corporate social responsibility (CSR) project in China in November 2020. Tens of thousands of Chinese vocational school teachers and students, as well as employees from Dell China supply chain factories, are expected to benefit from this project.
Read MoreMing Chuan University Taiwan conducted ICDL Computing tests successfully
The International College of Ming Chuan university has implemented ICDL programme into its Micro-Academic Credit System. The first batch of 21 students from the IT Application and Management Department attended ICDL Computing certification tests recently, and all acquired ICDL certificates successfully.
Read MoreTemasek Polytechnic collaborates with ICDL Asia to offer ICT certification to students
ICDL Asia is pleased to welcome Temasek Polytechnic (TP) as the first Singapore-based Institute of Higher Learning to offer ICDL certification to its students.
Read MoreMOU signing ceremony between Kien Giang University and ICDL Vietnam
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony between Kien Giang University and ICDL Vietnam took place on October 22nd, 2020. It marks a milestone in enhancing and standardising digital skills for Kien Giang staff and students, and tightening the relationship between both parties.
Read MorePu-men High School joins ICDL as the first high school test centre in Taiwan
A total of 16 students in Pu-men High School Coding Class have successfully completed ICDL Computing certification tests recently, as an assessment of their one-year Python learning journey. The school hopes to develop internationally recognised programming skills for its students in this way.
Read MoreOpen University of China implements ICDL officially
Open University of China officially announced in November 2020 to implement ICDL programme. The university will launch the “ICDL International Digital Skills Vocational Training and Certification” project as a non-degree training project for 2020 Academic Year.
Read MoreICDL is available in Japan: KJK joins ICDL as the first Japanese test centre
KJK joins ICDL Asia as the first ICDL Accredited Test Centre in Japan in October 2020.
Read MoreICDL Asia welcomes 2 new test centres in Penang, Malaysia
ICDL Asia welcomes 2 new ICDL Accredited Test Centres (ATC) in Penang, the ‘Pearl Island’ of Malaysia: Inti International College Penang and Sentral College Penang.
Read MoreVietnam National University of Agriculture Information Technology Center officially becomes an ICDL test centre
The signing ceremony of ICDL ATC (Accredited Test Centre) accreditation took place between the Vietnam National University of Agriculture Information Technology Center (VITC) and ICDL Vietnam on October 1, 2020.
Read MoreStrategic partnership between ICDL Vietnam and COLE.VN for outreach efforts in Vietnam
ICDL Vietnam and Cole.vn High-Quality Informatics Training Center signed a cooperation agreement on 4th September 2020. The cooperation aims to popularise information technology to the Vietnamese population, especially young people.
Read More2020 ICDL Asia ATC Forum & ATC Award
ICDL Asia ATC Forum 2020 was held online successfully on 10th September 2020. As an annual event for all ICDL test centres and partners, ICDL Asia hosted a meaningful webinar session, including ICDL global and Asia regional updates, best practices sharing around Asia, and an award ceremony recognising the best test centres for 2019.
Read MoreTRIS Corporation Limited (TRIS) prepare staff with ICDL for digital transformation
TRIS organised a Building Digital Manpower training project for its staff with ICDL programme on 29th August 2020. The project aims to prepare TRIS staff and the organisation with qualified and standardised digital skills to enhance operational quality under Thailand 4.0.
Read MoreSunway College Kuching joins ICDL as the first test centre in Sarawak, Malaysia
Sunway College Kuching joins ICDL as an Accredited Test Centre in August 2020. It becomes the first ICDL test centre in Sarawak, Malaysia.
Read MoreProvidence University joins ICDL as a test centre in Taiwan
The university officially recognises ICDL and implements ICDL for all its students as the digital skill standard. Up to 6,000 students will take ICDL programme in the following academic year.
Read MoreUniversity offers priority admission for ICDL certified candidates in Vietnam
Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA) recently released the 2020 official admission criteria. Candidates with ICDL certification would have the opportunity to acquire direct university admission.
Read MoreICDL implementation in Taiwan: digital skills for new technology trends
With the implementation of ICDL, the students are looking forward to digital skills programmes covering new technology areas, such as Computing, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing.
Read MoreMahidol University Thailand chooses ICDL to evaluate digital skills for students and staff
To be prepared for Thailand 4.0, Mahidol university has chosen ICDL Workforce Basics to upskill students and staff to internationally recognised digital skills standard.
Read MorePost COVID-19: Chinese vocational schools resume ICDL training and certification tests
284 students from four vocational schools have completed ICDL certification tests in China between 18th June to 6th July 2020. This is the first group of schools that have resumed ICDL training and certification exams post COVID-19.
Read MoreAcademic staff from the University of Central Asia certified as ICDL trainers
Eight staff members of the School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPCE), University of Central Asia (UCA) participated in the 18-day teacher training session and were certified as ICDL Testers successfully.
Read MoreICDL Vietnam signed an MOU with Hanoi University of Mining and Geology
ICDL Vietnam signed an MOU with Hanoi University of Mining and Geology (HUMG) and accredited HUMG as an ICDL Accredited Test Centre.
Read MoreICDL Thailand signed MOU with the Office of Vocational Education Commission (OVEC)
ICDL Thailand signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Office of Vocational Education Commission (OVEC) of the Ministry of Education Thailand on 4th June 2020.
Read MoreICDL Thailand signed MOU with the Office of Private Education Commission to support online education
ICDL Thailand signed an MOU with the Office of Private Education Commission (OPEC) of Ministry of Education Thailand, to jointly promote and support the online learning platform for schools nationwide.
Read MoreUniversiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) Malaysia joins ICDL Asia
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), one of the largest private universities in Malaysia with campuses in Putrajaya and Muadzam Shah, Pahang Malaysia, joins ICDL as an Accredited Test Centre (ATC) in offering ICDL to its students.
Read MoreMMU Cnergy joins ICDL as an Accredited Test Centre in Malaysia
MMU Cnergy (Unitele Multimedia Sdn Bhd), the commercial arm of Multimedia University (MMU) joins ICDL Asia as an Accredited Test Centre in March 2020.
Read MoreICDL Asia Visited Yayasan Peneraju Pendidikan Bumiputera Malaysia
ICDL Asia had a positive discussion with YPPB on how ICDL can benefit over 32,000 scholars under the Yayasan Peneraju sponsorship programmes.
Read MoreICDL TESTING DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS
ICDL Asia will be remaining active during the COVID-19 crisis to help support all users of the ICDL programme in Asia. We have implemented special guidelines for remote invigilation of ICDL certification tests, which maintain our high standards while allowing for the very different situation we are now in.
Read MoreICDL Graduation Day at Montfort Boys Town
Montfort Boys Town successfully organised the ICDL graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019. The ceremony was to recognise students’ efforts and achievements in their ICDL journey. 34 graduates received the ICDL Profile Certificates in the ceremony.
Read MoreICDL Asia Launches eBook Solutions Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Considering the recent COVID-19 developments, ICDL Asia is offering an eBook initiative to ensure candidates can continue learning remotely. We wish all learners to stay safe and continue learning during this difficult time.
Read MoreNew Lecturers from Afghanistan Trained and Certified with ICDL
4 staff members of the School of Professional and Continuing Education, University of Central Aisa (UCA) participated in the 11-day training session and have been certified as ICDL testers and trainers successfully.
Read MoreICDL Thailand Signed MoU With Durian Corp For Digital Transformation in Thailand
ICDL Thailand signed the Memorandum of Understanding with Durian Corp. to accelerate the development of Digital Transformation in Thailand.
Read MoreThe Education Committee of China Volunteer Association (CVA) Endorses ICDL Certification
To accelerate ICDL implementation in vocational schools, the Education Committee of China Volunteer Association (CVA) officially issued a notice to all NCET project schools on March 10th.
Read MoreICDL Asia meets with Ministry of Education Malaysia
ICDL Asia visited the Technical and Vocational Education Division (TVE) of Ministry of Education Malaysia to understand how ICDL could better benefit Malaysian educators and students.
Read MoreICDL is the first and only international computer skills certification officially endorsed by the Vietnamese Government
Ministry of Information & Communications Vietnam has recently endorsed ICDL certification through a new qualification framework
Read More2 new ICDL Test Centres Accredited in Singapore
Ascendo Academy and SSTC Institute are two new Test Centres accredited by ICDL Asia in Singapore.
Read MoreMalaysia’s Top University conducted its first ICDL Digital Marketing public class
University of Malaya (UM) conducted its first ICDL Digital Marketing public class from 11 to 12 February 2020
Read MoreICDL participated in Edtech Taiwan 2019
ICDL certification showcased in EdTech Taiwan, an education technology exhibition attended by 600,000 participants.
Read MoreMeeting with the Ministry of Information and Communications to discuss ICDL implementation in Vietnam
ICDL Asia met with Dr. Phan Tam, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Information and Communications, Vietnam in Hanoi
Read MoreMOU Signing Ceremony between ICDL Asia and NCC Education
ICDL Asia is pleased to announce the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between ICDL Asia and NCC Education (NCCEDU).
Read MoreICDL Asia visited Changchun Automobile Industry Institute in Jilin, China
ICDL Asia had a positive discussion with the management of Changchun Automobile Industry Institute about implementing ICDL modules in the schools’ public ICT courses
Read MoreICDL Vietnam participates in Hanoi University of Business and Technology Job Fair 2019
ICDL Vietnam participated in a job fair hosted by Hanoi University of Business and Technology (HUBT)
Read MoreICDL Asia visited Songshan Shaolin Wushu College in Henan, China
Ms Tina Wu presented ICDL Certifications to the teachers who have passed the ICDL Tests and completed the ICDL Teachers Training held in July this year
Read MoreICDL COMPUTING AND DATA ANALYTICS LAUNCHED IN SINGAPORE
ICDL Computing and ICDL Data Analytics module were launched to the general public in Singapore on 7th October 2019.
Read More650 teachers in China completed the ICDL Teachers Training
Teachers from the 279 vocational colleges went through a 6 days ICDL Teachers Training programme
Read MoreMethodist College Kuala Lumpur joins ICDL Asia to train and certify its students and employees
MCKL joined ICDL Asia as one of the ICDL Accredited Test Centres in Malaysia to offer digital skills certification to their employees and students
Read MoreKuala Lumpur Digital Skills Declaration
The Kuala Lumpur Digital Skills Declaration is a joint initiative by ICDL Asia and the University of Malaya
Read MoreICDL Asia Digital Literacy Day 2019
The fourth ICDL Asia Digital Literacy Day was held at the University of Malaya on 12 September 2019
Read MoreICDL certification training provided for SOS Children’s Village Danang in Vietnam
30 underprivileged children from SOS Children Village in Danang received ICDL certification programmes
Read MoreICDL Asia was presented with the outstanding contribution award by Mendaki SENSE
Mendaki SENSE presented the “Outstanding Contribution Award” to ICDL Asia
Read MoreNational Institute of Engineering collaborates with ICDL to upgrade digital skills of Engineers in Thailand
National Institute of Engineering signed a memorandum of cooperation on Digital Academic collaboration with ICDL Thailand
Read MorePreparing human resource graduates in Malaysia for the digital workforce.
A talk was held to build awareness on the challenges in creating a digitally skilled workforce
Read MoreSigning ceremony between Vocational College No.2 – Ministry of Defence and ICDL Vietnam
The college provides training for over 30,000 students which combines vocational education and military force training
Read MoreICDL Asia welcomes AAT Training Hub as its new accredited test centre in Singapore
ICDL Asia welcomes AAT Training Hub as its new Accreduted Test Centre (ATC) in Singapore; bringing it to a total od 19 ATCs islandwide. AAT Training Hub started in 2005 and offers training in the area of Workplace Safety and Heath, Emergency Response and Crisis Management, Air Transport, Digital Mastery and Employability. Under the Digital …
Read MoreVocational College of Agricultural Mechanics offers ICDL to professionals in Vietnam
10 April 2019 A signing ceremony took place in Vinh Phuc province in Vietnam to officiate Vocational College of Agricultural Mechanics (VCAM) as the latest Accredited Test Centre for ICDL Vietnam. Ms. Pham Thi Lan Phuong – Rector of Vocational College of Agricultural Mechanics, together with her colleagues, Ms. Nguyen Xuan Thuy – Vice Rector …
Read MoreIT is legal: ICDL Asia and Singapore Academy of Law join hands in digital literacy training and certification for the legal profession
20 March 2019 The ICDL Foundation marked a new milestone today, as it inked a Memorandum of Understanding with the Singapore Academy of Law to develop the first ICDL Professional Legal programme. The agreement was endorsed by Ms Serene Wee, SAL’s Chief Executive of Law and Mr Damien O’Sullivan, Chief Executive of ICDL Foundation. The …
Read MoreSkills for Data Protection
Protecting peoples’ personal data has never been more important, with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation and a number of high-profile data breaches undermining public trust. Our new position paper highlights the importance of developing workers’ skills for data protection. In this position paper, we want to contribute to the debate on data protection, arguing …
Read MoreLet’s make it easy to learn how to protect personal data
The deluge of emails asking us to reconfirm our desire to be on mailing lists might have subsided now that GDPR has been in force for almost a year, but it is important we make protecting personal data a day-to-day part of our work...
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 MoreICDL Asia renews partnership with Korea Productivity Centre for another 5 years
The collaboration with ICDL Foundation helps bring the international digital skills standards to Korea
Read MoreEmployees of Thailand’s largest beverage firm built a competitive digital workforce with ICDL
Thai Beverage Public Company Limited (ThaiBev) is Thailand’s largest, and one of Asia’s most influential beverage company. ThaiBev is known as the forefront of change and are always staying ahead from its industry players in various business aspect, including human capital and talent growth. The management is convinced that the organisation can build its competitiveness …
Read MoreICDL Thailand commits to build the Smart Digital Pre-Cadets 4.0
ICDL Thailand has been entrusted by the Thai’s royal military academy, Commanding Officer of the Preparatory School, to provide the Digital Literacy and Cybersecurity curriculum for 1,300 pre-school students and 200 faculty members. During the recent ICDL Asia Digital Literacy Day in September last year, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Air Chief …
Read MoreKiwiskills programme have successfully completed and ICDL Asia welcomes onboard new ATCs in New Zealand
25 January 2019, New Zealand ICDL Asia has been actively involved in New Zealand since 2015 through the KiwiSkills programme. In collaboration with 20/20 Trust and generous funding support from the Lottery Grants Board, the KiwiSkills programme was able to reach out to 7500 people across New Zealand. The KiwiSkills programme was officially concluded in …
Read MoreICDL ASIA PARTNERS SINGAPORE NATIONAL EMPLOYERS FEDERATION (SNEF) TO TEACH SMES AND ENTREPRENEURS DIGITAL MARKETING
18 January 2019, Singapore ICDL Asia and Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) conducted a seminar to share on ways to Grow Your Business with Digital Marketing. More than 70 participants comprising of business owners, marketing as well as human resource professionals attended the sharing session to gain insights from our industry expert speakers. Mr. Elijah Yong, …
Read MoreICDL VIETNAM SPEAKS AT A SEMINAR HELD BY THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
Mr. Phạm Hoàng Cường, Director of ICDL Vietnam, delivered a speech in a seminar organized by Vietnam’s Ministry of Communication and Information recently. The event themed, “New ICT skills required for the Fourth Industrial Revolution” took place on 28 December 2018 in Hanoi. The objective of the seminar is to emphasize the importance of preparing …
Read MoreMalaysian Government-Linked Investment Company (GLIC) adopts ICDL assessment solutions
EPF launched the Digital Literacy Assessment with 1,200 employees nationwide
Read MorePRIZE PRESENTATION HELD TO FELICITATE THE TOP INDIAN STUDENT FOR ICDL ASIA DIGITAL CHALLENGE 2018
ICDL Asia Digital Challenge 2018 saw widespread participation from multiple Indian states across north and south. Close to 3500 students registered for the competition with a single ATC alone, namely G-Tec Education, at their multiple centres in the Indian state of Kerala. Mr Unnikannan Karthikeyan was named the top student from the tertiary category to …
Read MoreICDL ASIA INTRODUCE DIGITAL MARKETING CONSULTANCY AS ITS LATEST ACCREDITED TEST CENTRE IN MALAYSIA
ICDL Asia introduce Digital Marketing Consultancy Sdn. Bhd (DMC) as its latest Accredited Test Centre in Malaysia. DMC designs strategic tools and provides training to help candidates prepare for digital transformation using its proprietary research techniques, targeting mainly on Digital Marketing skills for beginner to expert level. With over 20 years of combined experience, DMC …
Read MoreACCA-ICDL INAUGURAL WORKSHOP HELD IN KUALA LUMPUR
13 Nov 2018 The ACCA-ICDL Inaugural Workshop for ACCA members was held today at ACCA Malaysia’s head office at Mid Valley city, Kuala Lumpur. The session was jointly organised with Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC), the official ICDL Accredited Test Centre delivering the program. Close to 45 participants attended the event to understand more on …
Read MoreICDL ASIA COLLABORATES WITH NANJING EDUCATION BUREAU TO IMPLEMENT ICDL IN 23 VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS
ICDL Asia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nanjing Vocational Education (Adult) Curriculum and Research Office (NVECRO) and Nanjing Educational Technology Centre (Nanjing Education Information Center or NETC) to meet the rising demand of proficient digital skills for vocational education students and teachers in Nanjing, China. This is also the first official MoU between …
Read MoreSTANDARDISATION OF IT SKILLS FOR VIETNAM TELEVISION (VTV) USING ICDL
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Read MoreNEW SOUTH WALES EDUCATION STANDARDS AUTHORITY (NESA) ENDORSE ICDL
ICDL has been confirmed as the endorsed provider of New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) Registered Professional Development, at Proficient Teacher level. NESA oversee the New South Wales (NSW) teacher accreditation system which provides a rigorous assessment of evidence for a teacher’s achievement of the Standards. The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST) define the knowledge, …
Read MoreSIGNING CEREMONY BETWEEN HO CHI MINH CITY VOCATIONAL TRAINING COLLEGE AND ICDL VIETNAM
On 28 September 2018, a signing ceremony between Ho Chi Minh City Vocational Training College (HCMVC) and ICDL Vietnam took place to officiate the appointment of HCMVC as ICDL Vietnam’s newest Accredited Test Centre (ATC). HCMVC is a leading vocational college in Ho Chi Minh city founded in 1999. The college is known for its …
Read MoreICDL ASIA ANNUAL ATC FORUM 2018 IN THAILAND
6 Sep 2018 – The annual ICDL Asia ATC Forum was held in Bangkok, Thailand for the first time this year. The session was held at the C-Asean board room, attended by close to 50 representatives and partners from 10 territories. Mr Damien O’Sullivan, CEO of ICDL Foundation, and Ms Tina Wu, General Manager of …
Read MoreTOP BUSINESS SCHOOL IN INDIA MAKES ICDL CERTIFICATION MANDATORY FOR ALL STUDENTS
IMT Hyderabad, top Business School in India recently concluded the ICDL Advanced Spreadsheets Certification for all its 212 1st year MBA students. ICDL was a mandatory part of the Orientation week at IMT Hyderabad. The feedback from the students as well as faculty coordinators has been very positive, with a special note for the interactive …
Read MoreICDL ASIA SIGNS THE MOU WITH ACCA MALAYSIA TO PROMOTE ICDL TO ACCA MEMBERS IN MALAYSIA
On 20th September 2018, ICDL Asia signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ACCA Malaysia to introduce ICDL programmes to the ACCA members in Malaysia. Ms. Tina Wu, General Manager of ICDL Asia and Ms. Vilashini Ganespathy, Head of Members, ACCA Malaysia represented the respective parties in the signing ceremony. The signing ceremony was witnessed by …
Read MoreTHAILAND DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER SPEAKS AT ICDL ASIA DIGITAL LITERACY DAY 2018
With the theme ‘Building a Competitive Workforce for the Digital Economy’, the annual ICDL Asia Digital Literacy Day 2018 took place on 6 September 2018, at the C-Asean Auditorium in Bangkok, Thailand. The event was graced by H.E. Air Chief Mar. Dr. Prachin Chantong, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand and Minster of Justice, His Excellency …
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. ‘A Global Framework of Reference on Digital Literacy Skills for Indicator 4.4.2’ was published with the aim of providing a basis for an indicator of the, “Percentage of youth/adults who have achieved at …
Read MoreMalaysia: Xtrategize and Berjaya TVET College worked hand in hand to prepare graduates for future workforce
ICDL Modules are introduced to add value to the students’ credentials and adhering to the rising needs of ICT skills
Read MoreICDL Asia held its first official operations briefing with new ATCs in Malaysia
7 Accredited Test Centres (ATCs) in Malaysia attended the first ICDL Asia operation briefing
Read MoreChinese E-Commerce company adopts ICDL for capacity building
ICDL Asia signed MoU with leading E-Commerce company in adopting ICDL for greater capacity building
Read MoreICDL certification listed officially on Chinese recruitment website
China's online recruitment platform has officially listed ICDL Certification on the website
Read MoreIf you handle personal data, you need data protection skills
If there is one thing that defines the way that our economy and society are changing, it is data.
Read MoreIndia – Workshop on ‘ICT skills in the era of Industry 4.0’ to reinforce the need for all to be digitally skilled
ICDL India discussed the new possibilities created in the Digital Era
Read MoreGap between perception and reality of digital skills holding people back
Poor digital skills hold back individuals and businesses. Research carried out by Lloyd’s Banking Group
Read MoreLong queue at ICDL booth at AGB Education Centre’s recent new age career exploration event in Singapore
AGB Education in partnership with KidZania, held the first ever New Age Career Exploration Experience event
Read MoreKnowing how to stay safe & secure online is key
It has hardly been a quiet year in terms of IT security so far. The massive breach of a major international credit reference agency, disclosed in September, exposed the highly sensitive personal data of millions of people.
Read MoreICDL DIGITAL LITERACY DAY 2017
ICDL Digital Literacy Day 2017 was held on 21 July 2017 at the Singapore Management University (SMU), Mochtar Riady Auditorium. More than 120 corporate executives and higher education representatives attended the event which aims to create greater awareness and highlight on the need of adopting relevant digital and ICT skills at the higher education level …
Read MoreICDL ASIA HOLDS INAUGURAL EXECUTIVE DIALOGUE SESSION 2016
On the 20th July 2016, ICDL Asia held the Executive Dialogue Session 2016, co-organised with Singapore National Employers Federation. Mr. Teo Ser Luck, Minister of State for Manpower was the Guest-Of-Honour for the event. The theme for the dialogue session is “Empowering Future Workforce with Digital Competency”. Through this half-day event, ICDL Asia aimed to create …
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