Program Overview

Introduction to the Certificat en Digitalisation des Services Publics (CEDISEP)

The Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and the Université de Namur (UNamur) have launched a certified training program in digitalization of public services, known as the Certificat en Digitalisation des Services Publics (CEDISEP). This 12-month program aims to equip intermediate and senior managers in the public and non-profit sectors with the necessary skills to effectively pilot the digital transformation of their organizations.

Program Overview

The CEDISEP is a response to the need for a training program that addresses the strategic challenges of digital transformation in the public sector. The program is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the digital landscape and its implications for public services. It covers key areas such as governance, change management, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.

Key Features of the Program

• The program is structured around theoretical teachings and concrete case studies.
• It allows participants to understand and anticipate the evolution of digital technology in the public sector.
• Participants will develop strategies for digital transformation adapted to their organization.
• The program integrates ethical and security issues related to digitalization.
• Participants will learn to design and animate collaborative digital ecosystems.
• The program identifies opportunities and risks associated with artificial intelligence in decision-making processes.

Target Audience

The CEDISEP is reserved for intermediate and senior managers in the public and non-profit sectors who wish to acquire strategic expertise in digital transformation.

Partnerships and Support

The launch of the CEDISEP is part of a broader dynamic to strengthen competencies in public management and digital transformation in French-speaking Belgium. The program has garnered significant interest from actors in the digital sector, including Proximus, which is a financial partner of the certificate.

Expertise and Approach

The CEDISEP is the result of a scientific partnership between the ULB and the UNamur, relying on an interdisciplinary and pragmatic approach. The program's originality and relevance have attracted attention from various stakeholders, underscoring the need for such specialized training in the public sector.

Quotes from Key Figures

The digitalization of the public sector is a matter of moral responsibility towards citizens, staff, the community, and the future.

-- Michel Verstraeten, Vice-Rector for Prospective and Financial Resources (ULB)

The digital transformation of the public sector must draw inspiration from the best practices of the private sector while affirming its specificities: guaranteeing equity among citizens, prioritizing the common good, and preparing the collective future. This is precisely the ambition of the certificate we are inaugurating today.

-- Annick Castiaux, Rector (UNamur)

It is with enthusiasm and determination that Proximus supports this training, convinced that it will enable a new generation of talents to shape the digital future of our public services.

-- Renaud Tilmans, Chief Enterprise Telco Services & Operations (Proximus)