Canary Islands Approve Digital Skills Certification Decree

Overview

The Canary Islands have officially approved a new decree establishing procedures to certify, credential, and recognize digital skills among non-university teachers.

This move aims to standardize digital competence levels across educators, ensuring they possess up-to-date skills aligned with the national framework (MRCDD).

Key Features

• The decree introduces multiple ways for teachers to demonstrate their digital proficiency, including:
  • Certification from specialized training programs
  • Passing targeted exams
  • Holding recognized university degrees
  • Evidencing skills through performance assessments and portfolio submissions
• Facilitates application, participation, and challenge processes, making certification transparent and accessible.
• Recognizes credentials from other Spanish autonomous communities, promoting professional mobility.

Objectives and Impact

• Responds to the growing demand for digital literacy in education.
• Supports continuous professional development.
• Foster a more digitally competent teaching workforce.
• Ensures equitable access to technology-based learning.
• Maintains high-quality education amid educational modernization efforts.

Implementation Date

Effective from July 14, 2026, the decree aims to advance digital skill recognition and enhance educational quality in the Canary Islands.