Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam — FA Rock Global Sdn Bhd, an ICDL Accredited Test Centre (ATC) focused on workforce development and digital skills advancement, has introduced ICDL certification and training in Brunei. 

This initiative expands access to internationally recognised digital skills standards, and supports the development of a digitally competent workforce, aligned with the recent launch of Digital Brunei 2030: The Digital Brunei Transformation Plan, a five-year national plan setting the country’s direction for digital growth through to 2030, through unified collaboration across government, businesses, and society. 

Recognising the growing importance of digital competencies and emerging technologies in today’s workplace, the programme provided structured digital skills training and certification opportunities for government officials, professionals, students, and members of the public. 

As part of this implementation, FA Rock Global successfully delivered Brunei’s first ICDL AI programme on 20-21 April 2026. The programme introduced participants to key artificial intelligence concepts and practical applications, combining hands-on learning with an internationally benchmarked assessment. Among the key competencies covered include: 

• The underlying principles of AI (machine learning, neural network, deep learning) and steps in its evolution, including generative AI and agentic AI 

• Utilising AI in organisations and society, through applications such as data mining, image recognition, natural language processing, and decision-making 

• Recognising the limits of AI such as bias, misinformation, and hallucination, as well as ethical considerations around its usage such as data privacy and security risks 

• The implications of AI across different sectors of workforce, and best practices on how AI can be implemented in specific roles and scenarios 

• The social, economic, and environmental impacts of AI, as well as the importance of applying critical thinking in AI literacy to ensure AI outputs are responsibly reviewed before using or sharing 

The programme attracted participants from diverse professional backgrounds who were seeking to strengthen their digital fluency and gain a deeper understanding of emerging technologies. Participants responded positively, demonstrating strong engagement throughout the training, and achieving a 100% pass rate in the ICDL AI certification. 

Many also welcomed the opportunity to validate their knowledge via certification, while applying their learning through project-based activities. This successful implementation reflects the growing interest in digital and AI literacy in Brunei, and highlights the value of learning pathways that enable individuals to develop practical, future-proof skills for productivity and employability. 

Through its partnership with ICDL Asia, FA Rock Global plans to continue expanding its digital skills training and ICDL certification programmes “Together Towards a Digital Brunei”, thus empowering citizens and businesses in driving impact for today’s digital economy. This is underpinned by the country’s strategic plans in Digital Government, Digital Society, and Digital Business, as well as a core pillar of Data & Artificial Intelligence. 

ICDL Asia will continue to work closely with its partners, towards sustainable capacity building, both locally and regionally, through access to its programmes that are valued by employers and educational institutions worldwide. Together, we hope to contribute towards Brunei’s digital growth, supported by strategic policies, and action-oriented initiatives that deliver real impact, built on trusted services, inclusive access, and continuous innovation. 

About FA Rock Global 

FA Rock Global comprises a diverse pool of experienced and dynamic trainers who have partnered with organisations spanning government agencies, educational institutions, GLCs, banks, oil & gas corporations, multinational giants, and SMEs. It takes pride in its global presence, conducting impactful training programmes across the Southeast Asia region. 

With an impressive list of clientele, over 300 projects completed, and more than 3000 people benefitting from its programmes, FA Rock Global has consistently delivered transformational results that drive success and growth. 

For more information, please visit https://farockglobal.com/ 

About ICDL Asia 

ICDL is a global social enterprise dedicated to raising digital competence standards in the workforce, education, and society. Our certification programmes, delivered through an active network in over 100 countries, enable individuals and organisations to assess, build, and certify their competence in the use of computers and digital tools to the globally recognised ICDL standard. 

As a not-for-profit social enterprise, ICDL Foundation benefits from the unique support of experts from national computer societies and partners worldwide to develop vendor-independent standards, defining the skills and knowledge required to use digital technology effectively. We work with education and training partners, local and regional authorities, national governments, international development organisations, as well as public and private sector employers in all sectors, in the delivery of our programmes. 

The quality and reputation of ICDL are built on almost 30 years of experience in delivering certification programmes to over 17 million people in more than 40 languages worldwide, with more than 2.5 million ICDL tests taken annually. Our success is maintained by our ongoing innovation in certification programme development, our commitment to rigorous test design methodologies, and consistent adherence to our quality assurance standards. 

For more information about ICDL, please visit https://icdlasia.org/about-us/