Digital Competency Passport for Educators

Digital Competency Passport for Educators is a comprehensive 40-hour digital skills programme created specifically for teachers and education professionals. The course develops the essential competencies needed to plan, organise, and deliver teaching in a modern digital environment — while protecting student data and promoting responsible technology use.

Participants learn how to use a computer efficiently to prepare and manage teaching materials, navigate the internet safely to access trustworthy educational resources, and use a range of productivity tools to create high-quality classroom content. The programme also strengthens educators’ ability to integrate digital tools into teaching practice, communicate appropriately online, and guide learners in responsible digital behaviour.

Audience

Educators, teachers, trainers, school staff, and education professionals who want to strengthen their everyday digital skills for teaching and learning.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
✔ Use a computer confidently to prepare, organise, and manage teaching materials
✔ Search for reliable educational resources online and use online teaching services safely
✔ Protect student data and apply safe digital practices
✔ Create professional teaching materials: documents, spreadsheets for tracking progress, and classroom-ready presentations
✔ Improve teaching productivity by combining digital tools and optimising organisation
✔ Use social media responsibly and pedagogically in a professional context
✔ Strengthen digital autonomy and support students in responsible digital tool use

Modules

1. Computing Fundamentals

2. Desktop Computing

3. Online ICT Skills

4. ICT Security

5. Word Processing

6. Presentations

7. Spreadsheets

8. Productivity

9. Social Media