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Estonian ICT Cluster: Building Digital Society

Estonian ICT Cluster: Building Digital Society

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The program is dedicated to building a digital society — from e-services and cybersecurity to private sector engagement and management strategies
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The program aims to equip leaders in digitalization with the knowledge and skills necessary to build a digital society where innovative and technological solutions enhance governance, communication, and public services.

Developed in partnership with leading Estonian companies — Civitta, Digital Nation, and Proud Engineers, which specialize in digital transformation services for businesses and government organizations, the program offers a comprehensive understanding of how to leverage technology to improve the quality and accessibility of public services, ensure digital identity, and implement secure and reliable electronic services.

Participants will explore how digital technologies impact business processes within their organizations, data interoperability, key data protection issues, cybersecurity, and the integration of artificial intelligence.

The students of the program will have the opportunity to participate in a study visit to Tallinn. During the visit, they will engage with government institutions and leading businesses that are at the forefront of implementing digital projects. This experience will provide them with valuable insights and firsthand knowledge directly from industry experts.

Educational events will be conducted in Ukrainian, with simultaneous interpretation in English

Who is this program for

A certificate program for students of the long-term CDTO Campus program in digital transformation and management in the digital environment

The expected outcome for program participants

01
Knowledge of the fundamentals of digital transformation, including key concepts and the latest trends
02
Understanding effective management of business processes, regulatory issues, and cybersecurity challenges in a digital environment
03
Background in implementing digital initiatives and leading digital projects within an organization
04
Evaluation of the importance of digital processes in modern management and their impact on the efficiency of public institutions
05
Awareness of key challenges in digital governance and strategies for overcoming them to ensure effectiveness and security

Program details

2 days in Kyiv
Offline
English / Ukrainian
Requirements
To hold a position relevant to the responsibilities of the CDTO
Knowledge of English will be an advantage during the study trip to Estonia
Start of Training
10.09.2024
Call for applications
29.08 — 02.09.2024

Lecturers

Valeriia Ionan
Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation for European Integration, Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
Amanda Smith
Director at Public Digital, UK
Serhii Orlov
Deputy Minister of Justice of Ukraine for Issues of Digital Development, Digital Transformations and Digitalization, Ministry of Justice of Ukraine
Valeriia Tkach
The Deputy Chief Executive of the Electronic Services Development Department - the Head of the Electronic Services Development Department on the Unified Web Portal, Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
Zoriana Stetsiuk
Chief Executive of the Public Services Reengineering Directorate, Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
Volodymyr Brusilovskyi
UNDP Ukraine DIA Support project manager
Tetiana Prykhodko
Coordinator of Regional Digitalization and Innovation Directions, Analyst at the Ministry of Digital Transformation and the Eastern Europe Fund
Alina Tornahi
Head of Marketing and Communications Department at the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
Yurii Kopytyn
Head of the Architectural Competence Centre, Estonian e-Governance Academy
Oksana Grechko
Policy Development Officer, DIA Support Project, UNDP Ukraine
Dmytro Popov
Expert on Digital Accessibility in UNDP Ukraine, Head of Digital Accessibility Laboratory
Oksana Grabar
Founder of Training For Business
Anna Tsiatsko
Expert in State Communications; coordinated a medical reform communication campaign in 2017-2019
Michael Patsan
Founder of WEB3 University of Future Professions «Learn to Earn Global» and blockchain protocol «Amsets»
Dmytro Korchynksyi
Data Privacy Lawyer, Digital Human Rights Activist
Kateryna Borysenko
Senior Program Manager, Open Data at Eastern Europe Foundation
Yuliia Martynova
Head of HR Unit, SE Diia
Oksana Muliar
Journalist, PR Manager, coach on public speaking and crisis communication

Lecturers

Christopher Grillo
Head of the deployment team for Cybernetica's interoperability solution — Unified eXchange Platform (UXP), he specializes in implementing solutions for platform interoperability
Taavi Kotka
Founder and CEO of KOOS, Estonia's first CIO, he specializes in developing and implementing innovative digital solutions in the public sector
Kristiina Laanest
Former Head of Legal Department at the Estonian Information System Authority and employee of the Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate
Raido Aarop
Expert in electronic identification and IT systems management, he has led digital projects at Skype and Microsoft
Martin Indrek Miller
International consultant and trainer in the field of cybersecurity, he specializes in cybersecurity hygiene, IT risk assessment, and the development of CERT/CSIRT
Sigrit Siht
Director of AI & Data at Digital Nation, she manages advisory projects related to data and AI in the public sector
Helena Lepp
Director of Service Transformation in the Digital Nation team. She advises governments and organizations worldwide on implementing e-services
MODULES

Program structure

September 11-12
Module for CDTOs
Participants will explore the legal frameworks of operational processes, particularly in the areas of data protection and cybersecurity. They will investigate Estonian and international experiences in improving public online services and analyze practices for using AI to optimize the public sector.

The module includes both lecture and practical components, along with a homework assignment to help consolidate the acquired knowledge and prepare for the next stages of the training
September 10-11
Module for Newcomers to Digitalization
Participants will learn about digital identification and trusted electronic services, the concept of data interoperability, and the architecture of digital government. The program speakers will also provide lectures on the principles of digital product design and the development process. The final topic of the program covers the legal and organizational management of digitalization, collaboration with the private sector, and the role of leaders in implementing digital projects.

The program consists of three parts: lectures, theoretical sessions, and a homework assignment

FAQ

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes, upon successful completion of the programme, the participants will receive a certificate

How much does the Programme cost?

Currently, the programme is supported by the donors and is free for the students

Does your Campus have a bomb shelter?

Yes

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