Statement of the Additional Secretary

Information Technology and Digital Education

As the Additional Secretary to the Information Technology and Digital Education, I strongly believe that training of data officers in educational organizations is essential for the successful implementation of digital initiatives and data-driven decision-making in the education sector.

Data officers play a critical role in collecting, managing, and analyzing data to inform policy decisions and improve teaching and learning outcomes. Therefore, it is important to invest in their professional development to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge necessary to carry out their responsibilities effectively.

Training programs for data officers should cover a range of topics, including data analysis, data management, data visualization, and data privacy and security. These programs should be designed to help data officers develop technical skills, as well as the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

Therefore, at this time, I would like to invite all of you to take advantage of this great opportunity to practice online data officer training using this platform.

Dr. K. P. Munagama
Additional Secretary, Information Technology & Digital Education