First Steps to a Digital Economy
Understanding Cambodia’s digital future and your place in it
Course Overview
IT Club Cambodia’s Digital Economy class introduces students to the world they are already living in — and the one they are about to enter. Most students use smartphones and social media every day without understanding the economic system built around them. This class changes that.
We look at what a digital economy actually is, how Cambodia is part of it, and why digital skills are no longer optional for anyone entering work or further education.
What’s Included
- What is the digital economy — and why it matters for Cambodia
- How the internet transformed work, business, and daily life
- Cambodia’s digital economy — national goals, opportunities, and the 2030 target
- E-commerce in Cambodia — Facebook Marketplace, food delivery, digital banking, and international platforms
- Recognising and avoiding online scams in e-commerce
- Digital jobs and careers — tech roles, digital economy roles, and traditional jobs now requiring digital skills
- Why IT is a strong career path for young women
- You as your family’s first IT expert — what you learn here, you take home
- Introduction to the full IT Club course
Course comprises of
A single PowerPoint presentation. Short videos to emphasise key points. In Khmer or English. No additional software or internet access required during the session.
Who this is for
Students in grades 10–12 with no prior IT knowledge required. This is typically the first class students take and is designed to motivate them for the full course.