Digital Proficiency Course
The Mauritius Digital Promotion Agency has launched the Digital Proficiency Course (DPC) on 23 May 2024. DPC is a 45-hour MQA approved training programme 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.
The course contents and materials for DPC have been developed by the MDPA in collaboration with the University of Mauritius (UoM) and comprises of the following modules:
- IT Fundamentals
- Office Productivity Tools
- Online Essentials
- Digital Transactions
- Security, Privacy and Cyberlaw
DPC training is delivered face-to-face in Computer Labs of State Secondary Schools (SSS) across the island and Online (Tutor-Led) using a dedicated and user-friendly e-learning platform (Moodle).
A Certificate of Course Completion is issued to all participants who complete the DPC training.
The Digital Proficiency Course with e-learning facilities is accessible at a very affordable and discounted price of Rs 1,100 per participant.
All registrations for the DPC training and payments (Bank Cards only, debit or credit – MasterCard or VISA) are done online at https://dpc.govmu.org
Applicants must ensure that their bank cards are activated for online transactions.
Important Notes:
- Applicants are advised to read carefully the Terms, Conditions & Policies before registering for the DPC training.
- Participant can also use his/her Maupass Account to register for the Digital Proficiency Course.