Australia’s Most Comprehensive Digital Literacy Assessment Platform
Get precise, actionable insights into digital capabilities with our National Digital Literacy Assessment (NDLA) - trusted by schools and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) nationwide.
What is the National Digital Literacy Assessment (NDLA) tool?
The National Digital Literacy Assessment has been developed by the team at Digital Literacy Licence (DLL) in partnership with LI Research and comprises a series of practical, scenario-based questions designed to assess the level of digital capability held by learners, workers or members of the community.
It is ideal for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) looking to implement a systematic process of screening potential learners prior to enrolment to determine their existing level of skills and knowledge, including their language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy.
Digital Competence Framework for Citizens (DigComp)
The National Digital Literacy Assessment is based on the five competence areas of the DigComp 3.0: European Digital Competence Framework
Information Search, Evaluation and Management
Communication and Collaboration
Content Creation
Safety, Wellbeing and Responsible Use
Problem Identification and Solving
The NDLA is the result of a comprehensive analysis of DigComp 3.0, with participants receiving a result for each competence area based on Levels 1 - 4. DigComp is the framework recommended by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) for use by RTOs when reviewing a potential student’s digital literacy.
Why Choose NDLA?
Built by Industry Leaders, Trusted by Educators NDLA is powered by a strategic partnership between two industry authorities:
VETNexus - Australia's market leader in VET compliance and RTO sector support, providing comprehensive training and compliance reviews nationwide. Through their Digital Literacy Licence division, VETNexus combines a deep understanding of Australian training standards with classroom expertise from dedicated Queensland educators who have extensive links to vocational training organisations.
LI Research (Leading Indicators) - Specialist platform providers focusing on assessment and feedback tools, delivering the technical expertise behind NDLA's custom-built assessment engine that personalises learner experiences and provides sophisticated reporting capabilities.
This powerful collaboration ensures NDLA meets both educational best practices and compliance requirements, while delivering cutting-edge assessment technology that really works in Australian educational settings. With VETNexus's proven track record of helping 1,000+ students achieve digital literacy certification and LI Research's technical platform expertise, NDLA represents the perfect fusion of educational knowledge and assessment innovation.
What People Are Saying
"The NDLA platform makes Standards compliance straightforward. We can finally show auditors comprehensive digital literacy evidence without the administrative burden."
"Having such an easy-to-use system is essential for us to demonstrate compliance with the Revised Standards. The detailed reporting gives us exactly what we need for our audits."
"The flexibility to add our own assessments alongside the digital literacy testing has been a game-changer. One platform, multiple assessment types - it just makes sense."
Frequently Asked Questions
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NDLA uses scenario-based testing that mirrors real-world digital challenges, not just theoretical questions. Unlike traditional assessments, NDLA is fully aligned with the DigComp 3.0 framework and provides detailed reporting across all 5 competence areas. Our custom platform also allows your organisation to manage student access and track progress independently.
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Your onboarding fee includes expert setup and implementation support, comprehensive training on the platform, customised organisation settings, and access to our knowledge hub with step-by-step guides. You'll also receive dedicated support during your first month to ensure smooth implementation.
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Yes! The platform has the ability to integrate with other CRM or student management applications. Our platform partner, LI Research, offer custom integrations as an additional service. Contact us for a free consultation to discuss your specific integration requirements.
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Most organisations are up and running within 7-14 business days after payment confirmation. The onboarding process begins immediately after payment, and our team will guide you through each step to ensure you're ready to launch assessments quickly.
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You'll receive comprehensive reporting that shows individual student progress across all 5 DigComp competence areas, class-wide analytics, skills gap identification, and compliance-ready documentation. Reports can be exported for your records and audit purposes.
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Assessment packs have validity periods based on the pack size (12-18 months). Any unused assessments expire at the end of the validity period. However, purchasing a new assessment pack resets the validity period for all remaining credits, giving you maximum flexibility.
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Absolutely! You can purchase additional assessment packs at any time through the platform. When you do, all your existing credits receive a new validity period, so you never lose unused assessments.
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Yes! Training is included in your onboarding fee, plus we provide monthly Q&A webinars and access to our comprehensive knowledge hub with step-by-step guides and video tutorials.
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We accept secure credit card payments (no additional fees) and bank transfers. Ongoing platform fees can only be paid via credit card for convenience. All prices are in Australian dollars.
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Our smallest pack is 50 assessments for $550 (inc GST), perfect for pilot programs or smaller organisations. There's no ongoing commitment - you only pay for what you need.
Are you ready to test your digital capability?
Not sure if NDLA will fit your needs? Book your free consultation with our team to find out.