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 Computers
Windows 10 Operating System
Creating and Managing Files, Folders and Programs
Peripheral Devices
Networks
Module 2
Accessing Information Online
The Internet
How to connect a device to the internet using Wi-Fi
Browsing the web and evaluating online information
Case study on how to evaluate information online
Module 3
Communicating and Participating Safely Online
Communicate using email, instant messaging, voice calling, and video calling
Participate safely and responsibly online
Online safety and privacy Describe best practices for sharing information online
Case Study on cyber-attacks
Module 4
Creating, Collaborating, and Managing Digital Content using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
Introduction to MS Word
Open, 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 merge
Sharing and reviewing shared document files.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Creating and adjusting worksheets
Creating, editing, and sorting data on a table
Use of Conditional formatting
Use of formulas and functions
Use of pivot table
Creating charts from tables.
Module 5
Creating, Collaborating, and Managing Digital Content using Microsoft PowerPoint and One Drive
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
Creating and starting a presentation
Use of Templates
PowerPoint workspace: the different tabs and their use
Designing your slides
Addition of other documents from Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
Presenting your work.
Introduction to OneDrive
Creating and uploading files and folders on OneDrive.
