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HOW-TO GUIDE

How to use the digital readiness competences dictionary?

The digital readiness competences dictionary was created having in mind the 11 competences that female
workers should acquire to be successful in the labour market of the 4.0 industry. The dictionary offers a
comprehensive description and framework of learning outcomes in a two-level progression model that

addresses intermediate and advanced proficiencies while helping the user assess their or their learners’
development.

WOMEN GET READY provides two MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) for women to develop all the 11
competences at intermediate and/or advanced levels. The contents of the MOOCs are developed for

microlearning-based training and are structured by competence. The aim is to empower women to enter the
current labour market and give them greater control in defining a personalised and flexible learning path.
While going through the videos, lectures, texts, visual aids, quizzes, and user forum, women can refer to the
digital readiness competences dictionary for further clarification on the expected learning outcomes.

WOMEN GET READY also provides a self-assessment tool that women can use to evaluate their progress in

any of the 11 competences defined in the dictionary. This is a user-friendly tool that enables individuals to
reflect on the extent to which one of the 11 competences is currently embedded in their practices. This will
support them to choose the respective level of training required. The result of the assessment will be a
guidance report, including suggested training by using the respective MOOC content. To use the self-
assessment tool in a more efficient manner, women may refer to the digital readiness competences

dictionary to understand their level of proficiency at a given competence and which learning outcomes, i.e.,
knowledge, skills, and attitudes they should master as an intermediate or advanced learner.

WOMEN GET READY also provides a digital upskilling hub with eight female avatars representing different
sectors/industries/jobs with whom women can identify. These will act as role models and represent a
meaningful and effective way to engage women and help them visualise concrete vocational profiles, as well

as recognise the competences they need to either develop or strengthen. The avatars are connected to
relevant interactive exercises and additional resources. Women may refer to the digital readiness
competences dictionary to learn more about the competences they need to develop to achieve their
professional goals as per the avatars’ suggestions.

All these resources provide women with an opportunity to upskill and enhance their digital competences and
take a step towards greater gender equality in the workplace and labour market of the 4.0 industry.

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