Call for Applications: Digital Skills Nigeria for Civil Servants 2024

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. Sharing Files and Folders on One Drive