Projects

• 

  Improving Basic Data Literacy Across the Population

  04.11.2025

  “Improving Basic Data Literacy Across the Population” is a project commissioned by the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Digital Affairs and delivered by BCS Koolitus to raise data literacy among Estonia’s residents. The project aims to help people understand and use data in everyday life and at work: how to collect and assess data, make data-driven decisions, present results clearly, and use artificial intelligence consciously and safely. The project will be implemented in four phases: I) refinement of the competency model and target groups; II) development of curricula, learning materials, and the impact assessment methodology; III) pilot preparation…

  Read article

• 

  Raising Awareness of E-Governance and Professional Digital Competencies among Kenyan Government Officials and Community Leaders

  28.04.2025

  The project supports the development of digital competencies among Kenyan government officials and community leaders, raising awareness of the opportunities offered by e-governance. The focus is on strengthening skills that help promote the adoption of e-services and improve citizen engagement through digital channels. As part of the project, a needs analysis will be conducted, three e-courses will be developed and piloted with target groups, and a "train the trainer" programme will be delivered to support the future capacity building of local trainers. The activities will be carried out in close cooperation with the Kenya School of Government (KSG) to ensure…

  Read article

• 

  Development of Kenya’s Interministerial E-Governance Working Group and Delivery of Learning Events

  28.04.2025

  The project supports the establishment and operational launch of Kenya’s interministerial e-governance working group, with the aim of strengthening cooperation between government institutions and enhancing the country’s digital capacity. The project also contributes to shaping the principles for self-assessment and monitoring of digitalisation progress among participants. At the core of the project is the support provided to the working group members through on-site workshops and online learning sessions, focusing on developing knowledge and skills related to e-governance leadership, coordination, and the advancement of citizen-centric digital services. The project contributes to building digital competencies in Kenya’s public sector and creating a…

  Read article

• 

  SME Digital Maturity Upskilling and Accelerator Program Development, Piloting and Transfer to University of Botswana Innovation Centre

  21.06.2024

  Project Overview The SME Digital Maturity Upskilling and Accelerator Program aims to enhance digital capabilities among key personnel of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Botswana. Running from May 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025, this initiative is led by BCS Digital Skills Academy (BCS Koolitus AS) in close partnership with the University of Botswana Innovation Centre (UBIC). Project Activities The project unfolds in several stages. Initially, from May to October 2024, the focus will be on developing competence profiles for SME digital leaders and defining the necessary learning outcomes to create a comprehensive curriculum. Following this, from August to…

  Read article

• 

  Digitalization roadmap for the Kenya Private Schools Association

  03.11.2023

  The Kenya Private Schools Association (KPSA), with 9,800 primary and 1,600 secondary schools, 3 million learners and 158,000 teachers, is an important pillar of general education in Kenya. Despite national initiatives, most schools are still far from modern digitalized schools and educational organizations. KPSA and THESA see a critical need for a practical KPSA digital transformation strategy to support the digitalization of schools, focusing on the digital skills and commitment of school leaders and teachers to implement the digital turnaround. The project is supported by ESTDEV - the Estonian Centre of International Development Cooperation. The project’s goal: The project is…

  Read article

• 

  Digital Capacity Building for Namibia’s MSMEs

  10.10.2023

  In Namibia's pursuit of progress, business development through digitization has emerged as the critical path to prosperity. Initiated by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) and carried out with the support by BCS Digital Skills Academy (BCS) from Estonia, this project is dedicated to reshaping the nation's economic and digital landscape. The overarching goal of the project is to craft primary project plans designed to enhance the digital capabilities of Namibian MSMEs over a 3–5-year horizon. The project’s goal:  NIPDB’s Digital Capacity and Skills Development Strategy for MSMEs will be developed as an integral part of national digital…

  Read article

• 

  DIGISKILL-RETAIL

  09.01.2023

  Digiskill-retail is a two-year transnational initiative funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ programme. The aim of this project is to increase the digital competences and skills of trainees and employees in the retail sector by using modern retail-specific e-learning units. The project also supports and expands the digital competences (digicompEDU) of teachers and trainers by using the e-learning units for vocational education in retail trade. 12 case studies will be developed to assess the qualification deficits regarding digital competences in retail. As a result, 40-60 retail-specific flexible microlearning modules will be created to meet the future needs of…

  Read article

• 

  Digital Skills Training Programme

  19.05.2021

  The "Digital Skills Training Programme" is a programme developed by BCS Koolitus for the development of digital competences and skills of the Estonian public service officials and employees on behalf of the The State Shared Service Center. The training program consists of 5 separate elective modules, the aim of which is to increase the participants' skills and capabilities in the use of office software, and to increase their knowledge of cyber security and digital communication, thus increasing work their efficiency. Training courses will take place during 2021 – 2023. You can register for project trainings through the State Employee Self-Service…

  Read article

• 

  GOOGLE Cooperation project

  19.05.2021

  The GOOGLE cooperation project has been developed by BCS Koolitus on behalf of the Estonian Trade Union Confederation with the aim of providing digital competence trainings in two programs, one for trade union activists and trustees (end users) and the other for trade union key figures and leaders. During the project, a total of up to 800 active union members and trustees, and up to 200 trade union key members and leaders will be trained.   The aim of trade union activist and trustee training is to provide participants with additional digital skills in office work, collaborative communication and cyber…

  Read article

• 

  Development Programme “Digital Leaders”

  30.12.2020

  “Digital Leaders” is a development programme for top executives in civil service ordered by The Government Office of Estonia. This project provides 80 top executives in civil service a thorough practical skillset consisting of technology management theory and practical methods for public sector leadership. The first group consisting of 20 members started in October 2020 and will finish in April 2021. Next courses will take place during 2021-2023. Top executives in civil service can register to the programme through The Government Office Top Civil Service Excellence Centre. In the case of sufficient interest, the “Digital Leaders” programme creators BCS Koolitus…

  Read article

• 

  Modern Digital Skills Training Course

  16.12.2020

  This project is designed to develop various modern digital skills and competences of the participants, as well as increasing their employability. The free courses are mainly aimed at participants aged 50 or older, who have a strong professional background but lack modern digital skills to be competitive in today’s labor market. The purpose of the project is to modernize the digital competences (including the skills in virtual cooperation, various IT solutions, and platforms to increase people’s mobility) of the participants belonging to the target group. Another goal is to increase participants’ employability in today’s labour market, where various digital skills…

  Read article

• 

  Local government reform implementation and training and introducing E-learning Ukraina U-LEAD

  21.08.2020

  On 2018/2019  BCS Koolitus AS and Estonian eGovernance Academy were contracted to develop an  In cooperation with the U-LEAD program and BCS Koolitus AS, an e-learning concept and methodology for Ukrainian local government was created to implement the decentralization program of Ukrainian local governments, which was piloted in two key areas: e-health and strategic communication. In addition to the development of methodology and study materials, a detailed analysis of the current situation of the authorities' readiness to switch to e-learning and a list of technical requirements for ordering e-learning environment and materials, process description and procurement documents were prepared for…

  Read article

• 

  JOBIT Project co-funded by Erasmus+ Programme

  21.08.2020

  JOBIT project  was carried out to prepare VET schools graduates, studying IT (software engineering and software development) for labour market needs; the consortium of vocational schools and employers was gathered to develop a training course for the software development course teachers, with the aim of complementing their skills and knowledge of the topic and to familiarize them with the current labour market qualitative needs.  And from the other side – to develop a training course in hand in hand with the employers and working specialists. In addition, the project aimed at working out common learning materials for VET school software…

  Read article

• 

  Interreg Central Baltic Project – ITSVET

  21.08.2020

  The project ITSVET aims at developing a model for providing ICT security skills on the vocational education level. Reports show that demand for ICT security professionals has grown faster over the past five years than demand for other ICT jobs. Thus, the objective of the project is to meet the needs of the region’s employers through developing a VET model for the ICT security specialists to reduce the skill gap of the labour market in the Central Baltic region. The consortium brings together ICT employers, vocational education institutions and vocational education regulatory bodies. In practice the project performed a research…

  Read article

• 

  E-Citizenship programme – National digital literacy advancement training for general public

  21.08.2020

  The project aims to significantly increase the number of computer and Internet users across Estonia by training librarians and people with low computer skills. The Digital Literacy training programme is commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications and funded by the European Social Fund grant scheme "Enhancing Digital Literacy". The project aims at significantly increasing the number of computer and Internet users across Estonia in 2018-2021. To achieve this, it is planned to train 5,000 people with missing or low digital literacy, providing them with basic computer and Internet skills (including e-services and ID card skills). The aim…

  Read article