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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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.ISC2 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.Cyber 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.Digital education and inclusion: the SAID project
The Erasmus+ project SAID (School Assistance – Inclusive & Digital School Assistance for Digital Education) aims to promote the digital skills of people with disabilities and learning difficulties.Sikkerdigital.dk: Creating a Secure Digital Culture in Denmark
At a time when digitalisation has transformed everyday life, online security is crucial. Check out digital.dk, a digital platform that provides citizens, businesses and authorities with knowledge, guidance and concrete tools to navigate safely in the digital world.Digital Practice and Equal Opportunities in Denmark: Microsoft Initiative
Microsoft has committed to play a key role in upskilling Danish citizens in digital skills by the end of 2024. With the objective of strengthening the Danish economy through inclusive and sustainable recovery, Microsoft focuses on increasing access to digital skills that are essential for the future job market in Denmark.PwC’s Hackschool: a Safer Digital Society in Denmark
If the idea of helping to shape a safe and inclusive digital society sparks your interest, then PwC’s Hackschool may be the answer. This unique learning course is aimed at Danish students interested in IT, digital transformation, data analytics, cybersecurity, data protection law, organisation and business.Coding Café at the IT University of Copenhagen
One Monday evening in October, well after the end of school, the concentration remains intense on the second floor of the ITU. There are over 20 engaged female secondary school students, deeply encoding a small programme to book air tickets. This is only part of Coding Café, an initiative at the IT University that not only introduces young women into the world of programming, but also creates an inspiring and inclusive study environment.Co-coders: Coding for all
The Danish initiative offers an online platform that aims to make coding accessible and fun for everyone. Since 2017, the community has engaged in knowledge-sharing and exchange of ideas to develop forward-looking digital solutions and learn to code.Datadysten: an educational journey towards data security
In the digital age where children and young people are exploring the world of the Internet, we face a challenge: How can we make them think more about data security when sharing information online? The Data Protection Agency has taken up the challenge and presents Datadysten, a quiz game designed to teach 10-12-year-old students about the importance of data protection.