DCN Global is launching a new certified virtual training series, Empowering Students and Professionals in MENA Through Digital Skills. This dynamic program is designed to provide students, young learners, and early-career professionals with the practical digital competencies needed to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving world.
The training explores essential topics such as digital access, infrastructure, entrepreneurship, smart cities, and emerging technologies, equipping participants with applicable skills for both academic and professional environments.
Structured across six focused modules, the course addresses key challenges related to technology use in education, communication, and business. Each session offers hands-on learning, actionable tools, and real-life examples to support participants in applying digital solutions and advancing their personal and professional development.
Curriculum
Module 1: Building a Strong Digital Foundation
May 13, 2025
The first module introduces the essentials of digital skills in today’s connected world. Participants will learn how to use digital tools confidently and effectively across various platforms and contexts. The session will cover everyday uses of technology, how to find and manage information online, and how digital environments are shaping communication, learning, and professional tasks. By developing these core competencies, learners will be better equipped to engage with technology in meaningful and practical ways.
Module 2: Digital Access, Readiness, and Infrastructure
May 15, 2025
This module delves into the realities of digital connectivity in the MENA region, addressing challenges such as limited internet access and technological disparities. Learners will explore the current infrastructure landscape and discover practical ways to overcome barriers through innovative solutions. The session also highlights how individuals and communities can improve their digital readiness by leveraging available tools and local initiatives, and how these efforts support progress in education, communication, and business.
Module 3: Developing Advanced Digital Skills for Digital Transformation
May 20, 2025
In the third module, participants will build on their foundational knowledge by learning advanced skills critical for education and entrepreneurship. They will be introduced to tools that support productivity, teamwork, and problem-solving—such as digital design platforms, coding environments, and data analysis tools. The focus will be on applying these skills in real-life settings to enhance digital confidence and fluency. Participants will also begin to explore the ways these technologies are reshaping industries and workflows.
Module 4: Unlocking the Potential of Digital Entrepreneurship
May 22, 2025
This module guides participants through the process of transforming digital skills into entrepreneurial ventures. Learners will gain insights into startup creation, identifying market needs, and building business models that leverage digital tools. The module includes guidance on navigating regulatory environments, securing funding, and launching new products or services. Participants will also learn how to build visibility and momentum through digital marketing and online platforms, preparing them to take their ideas from concept to execution.
Module 5: Technology, Data, and Smart Cities
May 27, 2025
This training module explains how smart cities leverage data and technology to improve urban living. Participants will examine real-world case studies that show how digital tools are used to manage transportation, education, public services, and energy systems. The session explores how city-wide digital platforms operate, from data collection to service delivery, and discusses the growing importance of tech-enabled infrastructure. Participants will also reflect on the role individuals play in adapting to and contributing to modern urban environments.
Module 6: Shaping the Future with Emerging Technologies
May 29, 2025
The final module focuses on building a forward-looking mindset toward digital change. Learners will explore how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and automation are transforming how people live, work, and interact. Through guided discussions and examples, participants will examine trends in innovation, how to stay up to date in a rapidly evolving tech landscape, and how to apply new tools and ideas to their own goals and environments.
Info
The course is open to participants from the MENA region, including the following countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
Schedule
May 13-29, 2025 (Tuesdays and Thursdays):
15:00-16:00 Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia
16:00-17:00 Libya
17:00-18:00 Egypt, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Qatar
18:00-19:00 United Arab Emirates, Oman
Deadline for applications: May 5, 2025
Announcement of the results: May 9, 2025
Apply here and join us!