> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://community.theiofoundation.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://community.theiofoundation.org/academy/about/readme.md).

# Spotlight

The TIOF Academy: Learn how to become an architect of civilization.

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Need to verify a certification issued by The IO Foundation?
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<p align="right"><a href="https://short.theiofoundation.org/CheckTIOFCertificate" class="button primary" data-icon="file-certificate">Verify certificate</a></p>
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## Latest Training Courses

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>STS 2026</strong><br><br></td><td>Jakarta, Indonesia</td><td>School of Technical Standards<br><br><br></td><td><em>More information soon.</em><br><br><a href="https://community.theiofoundation.org/academy/" class="button primary" data-icon="check">I am interested!</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Introduction to SDOs</strong><br><br></td><td>Online</td><td>An introduction to the IETF, ITU-T and ICANN.<br><br></td><td><em>More information soon.</em><br><br><a href="https://community.theiofoundation.org/academy/" class="button primary" data-icon="check">I am interested!</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Malaysia Cybersecurity Maturity Capability (MyCMC)</strong></td><td>Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia</td><td>Malaysia's blueprint for cybersecurity maturity and resilience.</td><td><em>More information soon.</em><br><br><a href="https://community.theiofoundation.org/academy/" class="button primary" data-icon="check">I am interested!</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Learning Areas

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>DCDR Series</strong></td><td><a href="https://7250105-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FfbXRBkdjEBMksRkUbfWy%2Fuploads%2FL6XtbxjgxrjXHf8bSwNl%2F%5BTIOF%5D%20Comms%20%5BP%5D%200000-00-00%20TIOF%20-%20Card%20Academy%20DCDR%20Series%20XXX%20v1.0.png?alt=media&amp;token=2fe48952-d87e-4a27-9c29-f00838a49949">[TIOF] Comms [P] 0000-00-00 TIOF - Card Academy DCDR Series XXX v1.0.png</a></td><td><a href="/academy/about/learning-areas.md#dcdr-series">Learning Areas</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Standardization Series</strong></td><td><a href="https://7250105-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FfbXRBkdjEBMksRkUbfWy%2Fuploads%2F9ntK7DITqoCiGRvOmE9Q%2F%5BTIOF%5D%20Comms%20%5BP%5D%200000-00-00%20TIOF%20-%20Card%20Academy%20SDO%20Series%20XXX%20v1.0.png?alt=media&amp;token=87ba98f9-3115-4131-8b3f-315d862ca3ba">[TIOF] Comms [P] 0000-00-00 TIOF - Card Academy SDO Series XXX v1.0.png</a></td><td><a href="/academy/about/learning-areas.md#standardization-series">Learning Areas</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Technology Series</strong></td><td><a href="https://7250105-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FfbXRBkdjEBMksRkUbfWy%2Fuploads%2FF3hrHwan6oN0p5BbZ1ix%2F%5BTIOF%5D%20Comms%20%5BP%5D%200000-00-00%20TIOF%20-%20Card%20Academy%20Technology%20Series%20XXX%20v1.0.png?alt=media&amp;token=d38f6720-e290-43dd-b0bc-61edc05229cf">[TIOF] Comms [P] 0000-00-00 TIOF - Card Academy Technology Series XXX v1.0.png</a></td><td><a href="/academy/about/learning-areas.md#technology-series">Learning Areas</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Skills Series</strong></td><td><a href="https://7250105-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FfbXRBkdjEBMksRkUbfWy%2Fuploads%2F2XlmgJT7248K8SCBBvP6%2F%5BTIOF%5D%20Comms%20%5BP%5D%200000-00-00%20TIOF%20-%20Card%20Academy%20Skill%20Series%20XXX%20v1.0.png?alt=media&amp;token=b02593da-bd7b-451c-9802-9d43d63f6897">[TIOF] Comms [P] 0000-00-00 TIOF - Card Academy Skill Series XXX v1.0.png</a></td><td><a href="/academy/about/learning-areas.md#skill-series">Learning Areas</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Product Series</strong></td><td><a href="https://7250105-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FfbXRBkdjEBMksRkUbfWy%2Fuploads%2FsB8dOvlSXfNrf3xMoPLA%2F%5BTIOF%5D%20Comms%20%5BP%5D%200000-00-00%20TIOF%20-%20Card%20Academy%20Product%20Series%20XXX%20v1.0.png?alt=media&amp;token=b12d0385-1aae-45b3-aee1-79809475d672">[TIOF] Comms [P] 0000-00-00 TIOF - Card Academy Product Series XXX v1.0.png</a></td><td><a href="/academy/about/learning-areas.md#product-series">Learning Areas</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>TIOF Series</strong></td><td><a href="https://7250105-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FfbXRBkdjEBMksRkUbfWy%2Fuploads%2FwIBXoGcBHBkBsr2z6dEb%2F%5BTIOF%5D%20Comms%20%5BP%5D%200000-00-00%20TIOF%20-%20Card%20Alumns%20XXX%20v1.0.png?alt=media&amp;token=ce95af14-1025-425c-83fa-af3c0260a313">[TIOF] Comms [P] 0000-00-00 TIOF - Card Alumns XXX v1.0.png</a></td><td><a href="/academy/about/learning-areas.md#tiof-series">Learning Areas</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Digital Certificates and Badges

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Every course or certification from The IO Foundation comes with

* a digital certificate
* a digital badge that you can embed in your online profiles

Both are securely stored on a blockchain, ensuring validity.
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