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Piotr Mrozinski - Regional Development Executive Croatia, October 2008

Piotr Mrozinski - Regional Development Executive Croatia, October 2008. Agenda: ECDL Foundation ECDL / ICDL Overview The changing face of Digital Literacy. Agenda: ECDL Foundation ECDL / ICDL Overview The changing face of Digital Literacy. ECDL Foundation

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Piotr Mrozinski - Regional Development Executive Croatia, October 2008

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  1. Piotr Mrozinski - Regional Development Executive Croatia, October 2008

  2. Agenda: • ECDL Foundation • ECDL / ICDL Overview • The changing face of Digital Literacy

  3. Agenda: • ECDL Foundation • ECDL / ICDL Overview • The changing face of Digital Literacy

  4. ECDL Foundation • Not For Profit global governing body of the world’s leading computer skills certification programme • ECDL Foundation Mission • The ECDL Foundation mission is to enable proficient use of ICT that empowers individuals, organisations and society, through the development, promotion and delivery of quality certification programmes throughout the world.

  5. Aims • To promote digital skills as the key enabler of effective use of ICT • To advocate the continuous development of digital skills through the use of structured training and certification programmes • To develop accessible, relevant, high-quality digital skills certification programmes

  6. ECDL Foundation Agenda: • ECDL Foundation • ECDL / ICDL Overview • The changing face of Digital Literacy

  7. Think Global Act Local • Network of the national operators in 146 Countries • More then 24,000 Test Centres utilising local pool of trainers • Recognized by Governments / Corporate / Ngo • Over 8 million candidates enrolled up to date

  8. Examples of Recognition of the ECDL / ICDL • Ministry of Education • In Italy, Belgium, Croatia, Germany, Austria, Chile, Egypt, Hungary, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Estonia, Poland, Norway, Kuwait, Romania, Jordan, Lithuania, Ireland and Great Britain • Ministry of Public Service & State Reform • In Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Estonia, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Romania, South Africa and Spain • Ministry of Defense • In Austria, Ireland, Great Britain, Sweden, Serbia and Italy

  9. i2010 Chance for the region By permitting the i2010 logo to be displayed on ECDL material, the European Commission: • highlights the importance of digital literacy in developing a European society with increased jobs and economic growth, • reaches to a wider audience and raises awareness of the i2010 strategy and the benefits of ICT for Europeans, • recognizes ECDL as one of the initiatives that contribute to the implementation of the strategy. • recognizes importance of the Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships

  10. Examples of Partnerships and Cooperation • Non Governmental Organizations • World Bank • United Nations Development Programme • UNESCO Cairo Office • United States Agency for International Development • The Global eSchools and Communities Initiative • Multi-stakeholders partnership • e-Skills Industry Leadership Board • The European Alliance on Skills for Employability • Corporate Social Responsibility • Microsoft • Google

  11. ECDL Foundation Agenda: • ECDL Foundation • ECDL / ICDL Overview • The changing face of Digital Literacy

  12. The changing face of Digital Literacy 1997 – Early 2000’s Digital Literacy = Office Applications Mid 2000’s – 2015 Digital Literacy = Office Applications Media Literacy Internet Competence Content Interpretation

  13. Bridging Digital Divide • Inclusive Society • Citizens from disadvantage background • Elderly • People with disabilities • Entrepreneurship • Benefit from global marketplace • Environment more competitive then ever • Cost saver • Development and Sustainability • e-Government • e-Business • e-Health

  14. ECDL Certification • Productivity and National Competitiveness • Value of ECDL certification • Enhances the credibility of the organisation as an investor in people • Provides a standard against which skills can be measured • Increases the employability of vulnerable groups • ECDL and productivity • CAP Gemini Study, Cost of Ignorance Study • Substantial return on investment • Mobility of the employees • Efficiency in day-to-day operations

  15. KING ICT – Best Test Centre • Leadership • Quality • Know-how • Innovation • Consistency

  16. Thank You Piotr Mrozinski

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