The curriculum teaches basic digital literacy, including computer principles, internet use, online safety, and competency with Microsoft Office programs, with an emphasis on document creation, data management, and digital collaboration.
Digital Skills Nigeria, a collaboration between Microsoft, the Federal Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy, and Tech4Dev intends to prepare Enugu State’s civil officials with critical digital skills, in line with H.E Dr. Peter Mbah’s vision for improved public services in Enugu.
The DSN program primarily benefits civil servants in Enugu State’s important MDAs. This training is given in person and led by instructors, ensuring direct encounters and individualized support for beneficiaries.
Expected Outcomes of the Digital Skills Nigeria for Civil Servants 2024
- Participants will handle e-government systems, enhance workplace efficiency, and contribute to modernizing government services.
Fees for the Digital Skills Nigeria for Civil Servants 2024
- The program is entirely free for selected candidates.
No Prior Skills Needed
- Individuals with no prior digital skills are welcome; however, passing the Assessment Test is essential.
Training Duration for the Digital Skills Nigeria for Civil Servants 2024
- The program spans five days (Friday to Tuesday) with 3-4 hour sessions per day.
Syllabus
The program offers basic digital literacy, covering computer fundamentals, internet use, online safety, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, emphasizing document creation, data management, and digital collaboration Kindly see below the curriculum for your perusal:
| Module | Focus Areas | Topics Covered |
| Module 1 | Working with Computers | Introduction to ComputersWindows 10 Operating SystemCreating and Managing Files, Folders and ProgramsPeripheral DevicesNetworks |
| Module 2 | Accessing Information Online | The InternetHow to connect a device to the internet using Wi-FiBrowsing the web and evaluating online informationCase study on how to evaluate information online |
| Module 3 | Communicating and Participating Safely Online | Communicate using email, instant messaging, voice calling, and video callingParticipate safely and responsibly onlineOnline safety and privacy Describe best practices for sharing information onlineCase Study on cyber-attacks |
| Module 4 | Creating, Collaborating, and Managing Digital Content using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel | Introduction to MS WordOpen, save, and print a document.Edit and format text.Changing the page layout, background, and borders (Inserting the headers and footers, tables, clip art, and pictures to documents).Performing mail mergeSharing and reviewing shared document files.Introduction to Microsoft ExcelCreating and adjusting worksheetsCreating, editing, and sorting data on a tableUse of Conditional formattingUse of formulas and functionsUse of pivot tableCreating charts from tables. |
| Module 5 | Creating, Collaborating, and Managing Digital Content using Microsoft PowerPoint and One Drive | Introduction to Microsoft PowerPointCreating and starting a presentationUse of TemplatesPowerPoint workspace: the different tabs and their useDesigning your slidesAddition of other documents from Microsoft Word and Microsoft ExcelPresenting your work.Introduction to OneDriveCreating and uploading files and folders on OneDrive.Sharing Files and Folders on One Drive |
