Digital Literacy and Competence Course

Digital Literacy and Competence Course

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Digital Literacy and Competence Course (Self-paced online course)

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In today's rapidly evolving digital world, the ability to navigate, critically evaluate, and effectively utilize digital technologies is essential. The development of digital competence is not only about acquiring technical skills but also about fostering a critical understanding and responsible attitude towards the use of digital technologies. 


Grounded in the Digital Competence Framework for Citizens (DigComp) 2.2, this course aims to empower learners with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to thrive in a digital society. This course is designed to develop competencies across five key domains: Information and Data Literacy, Communication and Collaboration, Digital Content Creation, Safety, and Problem Solving. 


By the end of the course, learners will enhance their competence in the five key domains, and understand how it contributes to personal growth, professional development, and responsible digital citizenship.

Digital Literacy and Competence Course (Self-paced online course)

3 Levels

Foundational LevelEach lesson is made up of one short lecture video, one exercise, and one quiz.
Intermediate Level
Advanced LevelA individual hands-on project demonstrating students' ability to apply and reflect on their digital skills in a daily basis

Here is a video guide to learn more about the course and the platform. 

Students are eligible to receive a certificate issued by the University upon completion of each Level.

5 Domains

Domain 1 Information and Data Literacy
Domain 2 Communication and Collaboration
Domain 3 Digital Content Creation
Domain 4 Safety
Domain 5 Problem-solving

Domain 1 Information and Data Literacy: The ability to search, evaluate and manage digital data and content.

Domain 2 Communication and Collaboration: The ability to interact, communicate, and collaborate through digital technologies and to participate in society via public and private digital services.

Domain 3 Digital Content Creation: The ability to create and edit digital content and to improve and integrate information and content into an existing body of knowledge while understanding how copyright and licenses are applied.

Domain 4 Safety: The ability to protect devices, content, personal data, and privacy in digital environments and to be aware of the impact of digital technologies on physical, mental, and social well-being.

Domain 5 Problem-solving: The ability to identify needs, resolve problems in digital environments, and use up-todate digital tools to innovate processes and products.