- Ayush Shukla
- Yuanming Zhu
- Hao Zhang
Introductory
Event Organizer(s)
Initiative
Description
This self-paced training course offers a comprehensive introduction to the Scheduler Building Block, designed for individuals involved in advancing digital transformation and promoting automated task scheduling and process optimization in government services. Focused on the principles of time-based task automation, orchestration, and operational efficiency, the course highlights the critical role of schedulers in enabling streamlined service delivery within digital public infrastructure (DPI).
Through 7 interactive modules, participants explore key concepts, tools, and practical methodologies needed to design, implement, and manage the Scheduler Building Block. The course emphasizes the importance of job scheduling, task prioritization, and workflow automation, ensuring that participants understand how to create and support timely, reliable, and efficient scheduling systems that cater to government services, private sector stakeholders, and development partners.
Participants will develop essential skills to design and integrate scheduling systems into cross-government services, enabling automated execution of time-bound tasks, system checks, and data synchronization. Learners will also gain insights into task dependency management, error handling and recovery protocols, and best practices for workflow optimization required to maintain business continuity and operational excellence.
By mastering the core principles of the Scheduler Building Block, participants are empowered to drive process automation, operational efficiency, and service continuity. This course supports the realization of sustainable, accessible, and automated digital ecosystems, promoting the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to efficient public service delivery, process transparency, and responsive governance.
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.
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 Scheduler in enhancing digital public infrastructure and supporting whole-of-government approaches.
- Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing tools and methodologies to develop, deploy, and manage Scheduler 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.
- Design actionable steps to implement and sustain Scheduler 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 Scheduler Building Block (BB), its components, and how it connects with existing identity systems. Key terms related to the Scheduler BB are also defined. Activities include self-study, case studies, and a quiz.
Module 2: Key Digital Functionalities and Functional Requirements
This module explains the key services and functions of the Scheduler BB. Learners will study how identity, credential, subscription, and administration are managed. The module also covers component requirements, cross-cutting needs, and technical capabilities. Activities include self-study, case studies, and a quiz.
Module 3: Data Structures
Learners will explore the data structures used in the Scheduler BB. The module lists 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 discusses how APIs are used in the Identity Management (IM) Building Block. Learners will describe endpoint APIs, their linkages, and related workflows. Infrastructural considerations are also included. Activities include self-study, case studies, and a quiz.
Module 5: Use Cases
Learners will explore real-world examples of how the Scheduler BB is used in digital services. The module highlights practical applications and benefits. Activities include self-study, case studies, and a quiz.
Module 6: Video Presentation from Experts
This module features lecture-style videos from GovStack technical experts. The videos summarize core topics from the GovStack Deep Dives. Activity: self-study.
Module 7: Example of Identity Building Block in Action
Learners will see a demonstration of the Scheduler BB in the GovStack Sandbox. The module shows how it operates 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.
