DIGITAL FOR ALL · AI & DIGITAL ESSENTIALS

AI & Digital Essentials: For WDCs

Build confidence in using digital and AI tools for committee work, community communication, activity planning and reporting while keeping local priorities and women's participation central.

Using digital and AI tools to support committee work, community communication, planning and reporting.

01Overview

Use digital & AI tools to strengthen community work

Digital and AI tools can support planning, communication and reporting, but effective community work depends on accurate information, inclusion, local context and consultation.

This programme helps WDCs use technology productively while protecting community information and maintaining appropriate review and approval.

​A Future Institute trainer supporting a participant working on a laptop
02Who it is for

This introductory programme is for Women's Development Committee (WDC) members and staff supporting their activities.

WDC Members, Committee Staff, Community Work
03Curriculum

Your three-day learning journey

Six modules across three days. Each module states what you will be able to do by the end of it.

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Foundations

  1. Our Digital & AI World Understand how digital technologies and AI shape everyday life and work, including what they can and cannot do.
  2. Safe Start Recognise common digital and AI risks, protect sensitive information and choose appropriate tools and materials for a task.
  3. Digital Identity & Online Services Manage digital identity, account access and privacy settings and use online services with appropriate security checks.

Working With AI

  1. Working With AI Through the 4Ds Learn how to decide when AI should help, give clear instructions, evaluate and improve outputs and remain accountable for the result.
    Uses the 4D AI Fluency Framework (Delegation, Description, Discernment, Diligence) adopted from Anthropic Academy.
  2. Digital & AI in WDC Work Identify opportunities for digital and AI tools in committee planning, community outreach and reporting, considering women's participation, accessibility and local priorities.

Apply & Demonstrate

  1. WDC Practical Challenge Apply the 4Ds to a fictional WDC activity, prepare and improve an activity plan or community communication, check facts and inclusiveness and explain consultation, privacy and approval needs.
04How you will learn

Practical, guided and applied

Guided Learning

Short explanations and demonstrations introduce key ideas.

Hands-On Practice

Participants work directly with digital and AI tools.

Workplace Scenarios

Activities reflect realistic organisational tasks and decisions.

Reflection & Feedback

Learners discuss what worked, what needs verification and how tools should be used responsibly.

05Participant feedback

What participants say

4.84
/ 5

Overall course quality

45 participants · 3 batches · September 2026

Facilitation & delivery: 4.93; Practical activities: 4.91; Would recommend to a colleague: 4.82
The course didn’t just teach me a tool. It taught me how to think, adapt and work with AI as technology continues to evolve.

Participant, September 2026

I learned how to use AI more efficiently in both my professional and personal life.

Participant, September 2026

Working with AI doesn’t mean leaving everything to AI. Human judgement remains an important part of the process.

Participant, September 2026

Ratings on a 1–5 scale from end-of-course feedback. Quotes lightly edited for clarity.

06Assessment & certificate

How learning is assessed

Learning is assessed throughout the programme through short knowledge checks and practical activities. The programme concludes with an individual final assessment covering the core digital and AI concepts taught during the course.

25
Questions
60
Minutes
70
Pass mark

Certificate of Successful Completion

Participants who successfully complete the programme receive a Future Institute Certificate of Successful Completion under Digital for All.

To qualify, participants must:

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  • Attend the programme
  • Complete the required learning and practical activities
  • Pass the final assessment
  • Demonstrate safe and responsible use of digital and AI tools
07FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is there a course fee?

No. The course is free of charge, with all costs covered under the Digital for All campaign.

Do I need prior AI or technical experience?

No. The course is designed for beginners and does not require prior AI, programming or technical experience.

Will the course teach specific AI platforms?

No. The course is technology-neutral. It focuses on the mindset, skills and practical methods needed to learn and adapt to different AI and digital tools.

How many participants are in each batch?

Each course is delivered in batches of 25 participants.

What language is the course delivered in?

The course is delivered in Dhivehi. Basic English language skills are recommended, as some AI tools and learning materials may use English.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Participants who successfully complete the course requirements will receive a Certificate of Successful Completion.

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Bring AI & Digital Essentials to your WDC

Build practical digital and AI confidence for committee planning, community communication and reporting while keeping local priorities and people at the centre.