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

# Spotlight

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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="/pages/xa27u7r4w4ZSoln7Fvaa" 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="/pages/xa27u7r4w4ZSoln7Fvaa" 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="/pages/xa27u7r4w4ZSoln7Fvaa" 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="/files/181U3VEQ7AQBEkzjOSCf">/files/181U3VEQ7AQBEkzjOSCf</a></td><td><a href="/pages/8e23i68KRrHN4BaM5ogl#dcdr-series">/pages/8e23i68KRrHN4BaM5ogl#dcdr-series</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Standardization Series</strong></td><td><a href="/files/Uuh8mrVqVu8WLRmsB6YH">/files/Uuh8mrVqVu8WLRmsB6YH</a></td><td><a href="/pages/8e23i68KRrHN4BaM5ogl#standardization-series">/pages/8e23i68KRrHN4BaM5ogl#standardization-series</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Technology Series</strong></td><td><a href="/files/sP3u56mYs4Wc8MKJmYBx">/files/sP3u56mYs4Wc8MKJmYBx</a></td><td><a href="/pages/8e23i68KRrHN4BaM5ogl#technology-series">/pages/8e23i68KRrHN4BaM5ogl#technology-series</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Skills Series</strong></td><td><a href="/files/5lCGMpY8sMC6GxoOQQIL">/files/5lCGMpY8sMC6GxoOQQIL</a></td><td><a href="/pages/8e23i68KRrHN4BaM5ogl#skill-series">/pages/8e23i68KRrHN4BaM5ogl#skill-series</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Product Series</strong></td><td><a href="/files/L46jwU6rbCvFQKKnSGz8">/files/L46jwU6rbCvFQKKnSGz8</a></td><td><a href="/pages/8e23i68KRrHN4BaM5ogl#product-series">/pages/8e23i68KRrHN4BaM5ogl#product-series</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>TIOF Series</strong></td><td><a href="/files/BNvOQwz5O4MaK2ENixSe">/files/BNvOQwz5O4MaK2ENixSe</a></td><td><a href="/pages/8e23i68KRrHN4BaM5ogl#tiof-series">/pages/8e23i68KRrHN4BaM5ogl#tiof-series</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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