This list offers an overview of good practices in digital skills by regional, national and European stakeholders. Explore successful approaches, upskilling initiatives and projects with a proven impact on bridging the digital skills gap that have the potential to be replicated in other countries and different contexts.
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The UX Design Institute
Founded in 2018, the UX Design Institute’s mission is to revolutionise UX design education and help people achieve meaningful and rewarding careers as UX designers. The accredited programme offers practical training, personalised support, andWomen Go Tech
‘Women Go Tech’ is a Lithuania-based NGO whose mission is to guide women towards careers in tech through mentoring sessions, providing content, organising events, and community building. Two organisations, Infobalt and Global Shapers (an initiativeThe European Leadership Academy
Empowering women across with digital skills to build a more equal and sustainable future for Europe.In the same code: peer-to-peer education project in programming and robotics
"In the Same Code" aims to bridge the digital divide and create an inclusive environment for young people in Gran Canaria.SecurePractice4EU - Norway
Secure Practice offers interactive cyber exercises, where people with a responsibility for IT, security and preparedness (including management) will handle a simulated crisis in teams. 2500 participants during one year in Norway leads to scaling the initiative to ten European countries within 2026.CitizenCode
CitizenCode is an initiative launched by TRALALERE in 2021 to make digital culture, skills, and jobs accessible to everyone, from primary and middle school onwards. It offers free digital workshops and turnkey resources for teens and educators toISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity
ISC2's EU-based initiative provided more than 20,000 individuals with free access to its cybersecurity certification and training program. Targeted at career changers and graduates, the program is building a diverse and skilled European workforce and strengthening the region’s cyber resilience.RIDE - Robotics for the Inclusive Development of Atypical and Typical Children
Launched in 2019 by Abacusan Studio, the RIDE (Robotics for the Inclusive Development of Atypical and Typical Children) project set out to develop a complex and inclusive approach to developing the core 21st century digital competences of teachersCyber Skills - Ireland
Cyber Skills offers online, part-time courses co-designed by industry and academia for working professionals, providing immediate, practical cybersecurity knowledge to enhance skills and meet sector demands.CyberCamp - Hungary
With CyberCamp, Hungary is pioneering an intensive training program for people, who want to work in cybersecurity, and build a career in the field - but do not necessarily have much time at their disposal. In just 6 months, prospective candidates can