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DigCompEdu: Digital Competences for Educators

Interactive consultation of the European framework for the digital competence of educators, published by the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission. 22 competences organised in 6 areas, with 6 proficiency levels.

The DigCompEdu framework

DigCompEdu is the European Framework for the Digital Competence of Educators, published in 2017 by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission. It defines 22 competences organised in 6 areas, with 6 proficiency levels from Newcomer (A1) to Pioneer (C2). It addresses teachers at all levels of education, university lecturers, vocational trainers and school leaders.

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Who it is for

Teachers at all levels

From early childhood to upper secondary education, to integrate digital technologies into daily teaching practice.

University lecturers

For the innovation of academic teaching and the enhancement of digital competences in higher education.

Vocational trainers

To design effective digital training paths and update their teaching methodologies.

School leaders and digital coordinators

To lead the digital transition of institutions and support the professional development of staff.

22Competences
6Areas
6Proficiency levels
3Available languages

Competence Certification

Certify your digital competences with IDCERT DigCompEdu, the Accredia-accredited certification scheme based on the European framework.

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Competence Center

Become an IDCERT Competence Center: deliver training and certification on digital competences at your organisation.