In areas ranging from banking to government, our world is increasingly going online. ICT skill development and e-literacy are crucial to ensuring people can access these products and services.

ictQATAR is collaborating with the world's largest purveyor of computer skills certification - International Computer Driving License Program (ICDL) - to provide e-literacy qualifications. ICDL is a not-for-profit organization offering training modules that enhance individual competency in computing knowledge and skills, in accordance with international standards. The ICDL certifications address different computer skill levels - from beginners to advanced.

Currently, ictQATAR is subsidizing ICDL certification costs for 3,500 independent school teachers and government employees. As this initiative continues to be rolled out individuals in other segments of the population will be targeted. These include private sector employees, unemployed Qataris, and homemakers.