e-Citizen is an end-user computer skills certification program designed to cater to those with a limited knowledge of computers and the Internet, but who wish to gain valuable everyday computer and Internet skills. e-Citizen has been developed over a two year period in response to initiatives promoting e-citizenship.


The e-Citizen program develops candidate skills and knowledge in essential computer and Internet use. The program aims to make candidates aware of available online information and service resources from a wide variety of areas including: news, government, consumer, travel, education/training, employment, health and business.


e-Citizen launches the Candidate into the online world. The candidate will be able to confidently interact with online service providers and carry out routine tasks such as buying a CD or book, paying a bill, banking online, completing a tax return or making a holiday reservation.


The e-Citizen Syllabus Guide sets out the Syllabus and how the candidate can achieve the knowledge and skills to enable them to become part of the worldwide e-community and have the confidence to participate as an e-Citizen.