‘Digital Skills: New Professions’ pilot project final report now available

by Michael Tighe

Posted on 11th July 2019 at 3:27 pm

The European Commission has published the final report of the pilot project, “Digital Skills: New Professions, New Educational Methods, New jobs”. The main action of the project was to develop blueprints for training programmes that would help Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to furnish their employees with the necessary digital competences.  The study has identified the most sought-after skills for SME employees, and consequently […]

ECDL Ireland and SureSkills tackle the ICT skills shortage

by Michael Tighe

Posted on 20th November 2018 at 11:42 am

SureSkills and the. ECDL Ireland have joined as national partners for ICDL Workforce. Technology is changing the workplace at an ever faster pace. Existing jobs are evolving and new ones are appearing. One thing is certain: digital skills are vital in the workforce.

ICT in Education – Free Training for Teachers designed by TCD

by Michael Tighe

Posted on 7th September 2018 at 4:56 pm

This module is free to teachers to assist in the effective use of ICT to support and enhance teaching, learning and assessment in the classroom.

American Council on Education recommends college credit for ECDL and ICDL

by Michael Tighe

Posted on 2nd August 2018 at 3:38 pm

The American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT®) has evaluated and recommended college credit for five of ICDL Foundation’s modules.