New Digital Skills Course for Literacy Educators in Arabic, French and Spanish
On 18 February, the UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning (UIL), with support from Global Alliance for Literacy Associate Member Huawei, launched the self-paced course Improving the Digital Competencies of Literacy Educators in Arabic, French and Spanish.
18 February 2026
This new course highlights the growing importance of equipping educators with the skills needed to navigate and shape the digital transformation of education and society. By making the course available in multiple languages, UIL ensures that adult educators from diverse world regions can participate and benefit from this learning opportunity.
‘In today’s rapidly evolving world, digital competencies are essential for full participation in a text‑ and technology‑mediated society. Literacy educators are at the forefront of helping youth and adult learners adapt to these changes and harness the opportunities digital technologies offer for lifelong learning. This course is therefore a vital resource in strengthening their capacity and supporting inclusive digital transitions,’ emphasized Isabell Kempf, UIL Director, during the launch.
Course objectives:
This course is designed for youth and adult literacy educators seeking to enhance their knowledge, skills, and ability to apply digital competencies in literacy instruction. Participants will:
- Discover innovative and creative ways to integrate technologies into literacy education, transforming both teaching and learning.
- Build capacity to create engaging learning materials and environments using digital tools, fostering curiosity and inspiration among learners.
- Advance their professional development by exploring the latest in educational technology, including AI, and its application for continuous learning.
The course features eleven sessions, allowing educators to progressively enhance their digital knowledge and skills in a flexible, self-paced format.
Join a global community of educators
UIL encourages literacy educators worldwide to enrol, connect, and share experiences with one another to enrich their learning journey and, by doing so, empower their learners and strengthen the foundation for lifelong learning for all. All adult education stakeholders are also invited to share this resource within their networks.
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Further information
Project ‘Literacy educator training in the Kingdom of Morocco’