About the Course

Overview

The ‘Digital Proficiency Course (DPC)’ is a 45-hour MQA approved training programme delivered and administered by the Mauritius Digital Promotion Agency (MDPA) and accessible to all segments of the population.

In a bid to meet the digital challenges of the present era and adapt to the digital-led economy, it has become imperative for Government through the Ministry of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation (MITCI) and the MDPA to come up with an up-to-date and innovative digital literacy training for the Citizens.

The main aim behind this nationwide ICT training is to enable our Citizens to become digitally proficient and be empowered with latest digital skills so as to embrace the digital transformation and tap the most of the 21st Century Technologies.

Course Contents

The course contents and materials for the DPC have been developed by the MDPA in collaboration with the University of Mauritius (UoM) and comprises the following modules:

(i) Information Technology Fundamentals

(ii) Office Productivity Tools

(iii) Online Essentials

(iv) Digital Transactions

(v) Security, Privacy and Cyberlaw

Computer Security - Threats
Credentials Management - Best Practices / Cybersecurity Risks Mitigations
Cybercrimes & MAUCORS
Privacy & Data Protection / Copyright & Licenses
Offences under the Cybersecurity & Cybercrime Act 2021

Course Delivery

The training is delivered using the face-to-face/blended and online mode. For face-to-face mode, the MDPA makes use of the Computer Labs of State Secondary Schools (SSS) across the island after school hours and during week-ends for greater accessibility to the population. (click here to view list of training centers)

A dedicated and user-friendly e-learning platform (Moodle) has been developed in collaboration with the University of Mauritius (UoM) to host the course contents and give easy access to the participants. The e-learning platform with interactive multimedia elements caters for better learner interaction and understanding.

A Certificate of Course Completion is issued to all participants who complete the DPC training.

DPC Examination

Participants who wish to get certified in Digital Proficiency have the possibility to opt for the online/computer-based exam organised and conducted by UoM. An exam-based certificate is then issued by UoM to successful candidates.

Only participants who have followed the DPC training are eligible to sit for the DPC Examiniation.

Target Audience

Secondary , MITD and Tertiary students
Grade 7-9 students (within the Educational Stream)
Youth - School Leavers & Young Unemployed
Unemployed Adults
Public Officers / Private Sector Employees
Housewives / Senior Citizens
SMEs / NGOs / Entrepreneurs / Farmers

Benefits

Citizen Empowerment with latest Digital Skills so as to embrace the 21st Century Technologies, and for social and professional development
Making of an e-society where ICT pervades in all spheres of social development and well-being of all Mauritians
Gains in Productivity for Workers / Businesses
Increased Employability for School Leavers / Jobseekers
Improving information access and communication
Building a more socially sustainable future for the Community
Fostering adoption of Govt e-services, e-commerce, e-banking activities, m-services, etc
Enhancing the everyday life of the Citizens

Learning Outcomes

To empower Citizens with basic digital literacy skills needed to face the challenges of our ever-evolving Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) era.
To equip learners with the necessary foundation concepts in ICT, hands-on practicals in office productivity tools, online skills and digital transactions.
To communicate effectively through online collaboration tools such as emails, video conferencing applications and social media.
To understand digital transactions, digital government, e-commerce, internet and mobile banking.
To expose learners to digital citizenship skills and to the various online services provided by Government.
To recognize the various cybersecurity, privacy and ethical issues a digital citizen is exposed to and how to mitigate those risks.
To make the Citizens aware of the various ICT and cyber laws in Mauritius and how to conduct responsibly and ethically when engaging with ICT.

Course Fee

The Digital Proficiency Course with e-learning facilities is accessible at a very affordable and discounted fee of Rs 1,100 (launching price) per participant.

Exam Fee

Exam fee is offered at a subsidised rate Rs 1,000 per candidate.

Prerequisite/ Eligibility

Participants should be able to read and understand basic English.