- Ayush Shukla
- Yuanming Zhu
- Hao Zhang
Introductory
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Description
This self-paced training course offers a comprehensive introduction to the Registration Building Block, designed for individuals involved in advancing digital transformation and promoting efficient and inclusive registration processes in government services. Focused on the principles of identity management, user accessibility, and data accuracy, the course highlights the critical role of registration systems in enabling seamless onboarding and authentication within digital public infrastructure (DPI).
Through 7 interactive modules, participants explore key concepts, tools, and practical methodologies needed to design, implement, and manage the Registration Building Block. The course emphasizes the importance of user-friendly registration workflows, data validation, and identity verification, ensuring that participants understand how to create and support inclusive, secure, and interoperable registration systems that cater to government services, private sector organizations, and development partners.
Participants will develop essential skills to design and integrate registration systems into cross-government services, enabling seamless citizen onboarding, account creation, and identity verification. Learners will also gain insights into identity management best practices, data protection laws, and compliance with international privacy and security standards required to protect user information while enabling safe, real-time access to public services.
By mastering the core principles of the Registration Building Block, participants are empowered to drive inclusive service delivery and build secure, efficient, and people-centric registration systems. This course supports the realization of sustainable, accessible, and user-friendly digital ecosystems, promoting the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to legal identity for all, digital inclusion, and citizen empowerment.
Policymakers, decision-makers in public and private sectors, digital transformation specialists, IT professionals, innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, academics, and industry professionals seeking to enhance interoperability, secure data exchange, and drive digital public infrastructure development.
Qualifications or experience needed to participate in this training course:
No prior knowledge or qualification required. This course is open to all interested digital services.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Apply interoperability frameworks to design and implement secure, efficient, and standardized data exchange systems.
- Analyze the role of Registration in enhancing digital public infrastructure and supporting whole-of-government approaches.
- Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing tools and methodologies to develop, deploy, and manage Registration Building Blocks.
- Synthesize best practices and case studies to inform decision-making on data exchange and system integration.
- Collaborate effectively with stakeholders to ensure cross-sectoral alignment in the design and implementation of interoperability solutions.
- Address security, privacy, and data protection considerations when designing and managing information exchange platforms.
- Design actionable steps to implement and sustain Registration Building Blocks in national, regional, or sectoral digital transformation projects.
The methodology for this course is self-paced and it includes tasks in the form of knowledge checks, case studies, self-study materials, resources, and expert-led video recordings. These components engage participants in practical application, analysis of real-world examples, interactive exercises, reflective practice, and insights from industry experts.
- Quiz 1 : 25%
- Quiz 2 : 25%
- Quiz 3 : 25%
- Quiz 4 : 25%
A total score of 80% or higher is required to obtain the ITU badge.
Module 1: GovStack Building Blocks Approach and Purpose
This module introduces the GovStack Building Blocks approach and its purpose. Learners will identify the three main approaches to creating identity systems. The module explains the Registration Building Block (BB), its components, and how it connects with existing identity systems. Key terms related to the Registration BB are also defined. Activities include self-study, case studies, and a quiz.
Module 2: Key Digital Functionalities and Functional Requirements
This module covers the main services and functions of the Registration BB. Learners will study how identity, credential, subscription, and administration are managed. It also explains component requirements, cross-cutting needs, and technical capabilities. Activities include self-study, case studies, and a quiz.
Module 3: Data Structures
Learners will review the data structures used in the Registration BB. The module lists the resource models and data objects and explains how they are structured. Activities include self-study, case studies, and a quiz.
Module 4: Service APIs, Workflows, and Infrastructural Considerations
This module explains how APIs are used in the Identity Management (IM) Building Block. Learners will describe endpoint APIs, their connections, and key workflows. Infrastructural considerations are also discussed. Activities include self-study, case studies, and a quiz.
Module 5: Use Cases
Learners will explore real-world examples of the Registration BB in action. The module shows how the BB supports digital services in different contexts. Activities include self-study, case studies, and a quiz.
Module 6: Video Presentation from Experts
This module features video lectures from GovStack technical experts. The videos summarize key topics from the GovStack Deep Dives. Activity: self-study.
Module 7: Example of Identity Building Block in Action
Learners will see a live demonstration of the Registration BB in the GovStack Sandbox. The module shows how it works in real-world use cases. Activity: self-study.
Registration information
Unless specified otherwise, all ITU Academy training courses are open to all interested professionals, irrespective of their race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, economic status and other diverse backgrounds. We strongly encourage registrations from female participants, and participants from developing countries. This includes least developed countries, small island developing states and landlocked developing countries.
