The Digital Academy for Citizens offers free, fully online courses aimed at enhancing digital literacy and competencies among the Portuguese population. This initiative is managed by the Agency for State Technological Reform (ARTE), a public institute under the Ministry of State Reform.
Name in original language
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Initiative overview
The Digital Academy for Citizens is a national initiative designed to improve digital literacy across Portugal. It provides citizens with access to free, certified online courses covering a wide range of topics, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital citizenship, and cloud computing. The academy aims to empower individuals to navigate and thrive in an increasingly digital world.
Key objectives of the academy include:
- Enhancing digital skills among citizens to foster inclusion and participation in the digital economy.
- Supporting lifelong learning by offering accessible and flexible learning opportunities.
- Promoting digital transformation within communities and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The academy offers a variety of courses, such as:
- Artificial Intelligence: Industry, Business, and Services – An intermediate-level course exploring the impact of AI across sectors.
- Digital Innovation Based on Statistical Data – A course focusing on leveraging data for digital innovation.
- Introduction to Cloud Computing – A beginner-level course covering the fundamentals of cloud technologies.
- Digital Communication Tools – A course aimed at improving communication skills in digital environments.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Administrative Modernisation Agency
