The NSW Digital Skills & Workforce Compact supports teachers and students by sharing programs that help teachers upskill their knowledge in teaching the new computing syllabuses and keeping pace with the latest industry trends.
2026 calendar
The NSW Department of Education TAS Statewide Staffroom hosts regular webinars featuring guest industry speakers on topics aligned with the digital syllabuses, followed by interactive Q&A sessions.
In 2026, webinar topics include Web and App Development, Networks, GitHub, Games and Simulations, Automated Systems, Cybersecurity, Data Analysis and Visualisation, Project Management and UX/UI.
NSW Department of Education staff can add these webinars to their calendar from the 02. Professional Learning channel in the TAS Statewide Staffroom on Microsoft Teams.
Teacher professional learning
Oracle Academy
Oracle’s global philanthropic educational program open to educators around the world to advance technology education, skills, innovation, and diversity and inclusion. It offers free teaching and learning resources―including curriculum, cloud, software, and professional development―that help teachers prepare students with knowledge, hands-on practice, and career-relevant skills.
Website: academy.oracle.com/en/membership-benefits
Minecraft Education
Minecraft Education Edition is supported by resources and professional development to support educators and students to learn digital skills via classroom play.
Website: education.minecraft.net/en-us
Code for schools - Teacher Training
This curated collection of digitech resources for teachers features free, classroom-tested resources to help you implement the new NSW Technology based Syllabi for K-6, 7-8 and 7-10 with confidence.
Website: codeforschoolsteachertraining.notion.site/key-digitech-resources-for-teachers-in-nsw
AWS Skills Builder
Advance your professional goals with access to 600+ free trainings, prepare for your certification exam, and gain hands-on skills with lab experiences, generative AI-powered simulations, and instructor-driven digital courses.
Website: skillbuilder.aws/
Teacher resources
GenAI readiness and implementation modules
Developed in collaboration with Microsoft and The Digital Technologies Hub these modules equip teachers with the knowledge and skills to use GenAI effectively in the classroom, enabling them to enhance their own digital literacy and help build digital literacy skills in their students when using GenAI tools. Each self-paced module takes around 60-90 minutes, is free and requires no log-in.
Website: GenAI readiness and implementation
Oracle Digital Literacy- Low Code App Course
The primary goal of the program is to improve the digital literacy of primary and secondary students, get them excited about the possibilities, and open the door to future career pathways.
Website: education.oracle.com/odl
Oracle Industry Labs
A day for students to explore a physical construction site whilst experiencing various Industry Technologies helping them understand a wide range of areas they could look to, in a career in Construction Tech. The students will be given an overview of what the "Site" is, Oracle's role within the Lab and then they will get an opportunity to be part of situations and experiences that mirror a real-life operating site.
Website: www.oracle.com/industries/innovation-lab/
Microsoft Learn Educator Center
The Microsoft Learn Educator Center is packed with interactive lessons, professional development opportunities, certification pathways, and programs to help accelerate digital skills in the classroom.
Website: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/educator-center/
Microsoft Learn for Educators
The Microsoft Learn for Educators Program is designed to empower educators to deliver Microsoft certification preparation to students.
Website: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/educator-center/programs/msle/overview