Blueprint Basic Digital Literacy Certificate

The Blueprint Basic Digital Literacy Certificate is eligible for funding through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). DVR provides training funding for individuals with documented disabilities who are working toward employment. DVR services are available in every state through state-run vocational rehabilitation agencies.

The Blueprint program is designed for exactly the population that DVR serves: adults who need to build or rebuild foundational computer skills as a step toward employment. The private one-on-one instruction format means every session is adapted to the student’s individual learning needs, pace, and comfort level. Accommodations can be provided for physical, cognitive, sensory, or learning disabilities. If you need shorter sessions, more time on specific topics, or a different approach to how information is presented, your instructor adjusts. You are not asked to keep up with a group or fit into a format that was not designed for you.

DWC’s admissions team has experience working with DVR offices across multiple states and handles every step of the coordination process: enrollment documentation, scheduling, progress reporting throughout the program, and credential verification upon completion. DWC communicates directly with your DVR counselor so you do not have to manage the process between your training provider and your support team.

How it works:

Your DVR counselor identifies the Blueprint program as part of your Individual Plan for Employment (IPE), contacts DWC to initiate enrollment and confirm funding, and DWC coordinates scheduling and provides regular progress updates throughout the program. The admissions team provides your counselor with the program description, learning objectives, tuition costs, credential documentation, and outcomes data as part of the standard enrollment process.

If you think you may be eligible for DVR services but do not yet have a counselor, contact your state’s vocational rehabilitation agency to begin the intake process. Eligibility is based on having a documented disability that creates a barrier to employment. DWC can provide program information to support your application.

The Blueprint Basic Digital Literacy Certificate is also eligible for WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) funding, which is a federal workforce development program administered through local American Job Centers. WIOA can cover part or all of tuition for eligible individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, or seeking to change careers.

Digital literacy is a foundational workforce requirement. Nearly every job posting in every industry expects basic computer proficiency, email communication, and familiarity with common office tools. For adults who do not yet have those skills, the inability to use a computer is a barrier to employment that WIOA is designed to help remove. At $4,495 for 48 hours of private live instruction, this program sits within the typical WIOA individual training account range.

Your local American Job Center determines your eligibility based on your employment status and income level. If approved, your case manager authorizes funding through an Individual Training Account (ITA). DWC is listed as an eligible training provider and works directly with case managers to provide everything they need to process a funding request.

DWC prepares a complete documentation package for every WIOA-funded student, including the program description and learning objectives, tuition and itemized costs, the program schedule and duration, credential documentation for the DPOS professional certificate, labor market alignment data, and student performance and completion outcomes data. Because this is private instruction, the schedule is set after enrollment based on the student’s availability. The admissions team can provide the case manager with an estimated start date and completion timeline during the approval process. If your case manager has documentation requirements beyond this standard package, the admissions team will work with them directly.

DWC is approved to operate and enroll students in Colorado, Utah, Oregon, Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois. Students from other states are welcome to enroll. If your state is not listed, contact the admissions team to discuss eligibility and funding options in your area.

Not sure if you qualify? Contact your local American Job Center to start the eligibility process, or contact DWC’s admissions team and we can help you identify the right workforce resources for your situation.

DWC awards scholarships to eligible students through the following programs. Scholarship availability is limited for private instruction programs. Contact the admissions team for current availability.

The Tech Skills Scholarship is for unemployed individuals who are returning to the workforce and need financial support to complete their training. Scholarship amounts vary and are determined on a case-by-case basis.

The Women in Tech Scholarship is for women pursuing careers in technology, design, IT, data analytics, or other technical fields. Digital literacy is the foundation for every technology career path, and this scholarship is designed to support women taking the first step toward building the computer skills that today’s workforce requires.

The Next Mission Scholarship is for eligible U.S. veterans and qualifying active-duty service members within 180 days of separation. The Next Mission Scholarship provides 80% off standard tuition on this program. For the Blueprint Basic Digital Literacy Certificate, that means a qualifying veteran pays $899 instead of $4,495. At this amount, the remaining balance can typically be paid directly in two or three installments rather than requiring financing. Eligibility requires verified veteran status (DD-214 or equivalent), individual annual income between $30,000 and $75,000, and separation within the past 7 years. Veterans with income below $30,000 may qualify for fully funded training through WIOA or VA Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31) at no out-of-pocket cost. Veterans with income above $75,000 qualify for the Community Heroes Discount of 40% off standard tuition. See if you qualify or visit the Next Mission Scholarship page for full details, eligibility criteria, and required documentation.

To inquire about current scholarship availability for this program, contact the admissions team or visit the financial aid page.

Many employers offer professional development budgets, tuition reimbursement programs, or workforce training stipends that can be applied to DWC certificate programs. If you are currently employed and your employer supports professional development, the Blueprint Basic Digital Literacy Certificate may be partially or fully covered by your company’s existing benefits.

This program is relevant for employers who have team members in warehouse, manufacturing, maintenance, customer service, or field roles who are being asked to use computers, tablets, email, or digital scheduling tools for the first time. As workplaces become more technology-dependent, employees who were hired for non-computer roles are increasingly expected to interact with digital systems. This program gives those employees the foundational skills to use email professionally, manage files and documents, work with basic Microsoft Office applications, and participate in video meetings. For the employer, that means fewer errors, less dependence on other staff to handle digital tasks, and a team member who can participate fully in the organization’s technology environment.

If you are not sure how to approach the conversation, DWC has a step-by-step guide on how to ask your employer to pay for professional development that includes talking points, email templates, and tips on framing the request as a business investment. DWC can also provide a program summary document with the curriculum overview, credential outcomes, and a clear explanation of how the training benefits your employer. Contact the admissions team to request this document.

For students paying out of pocket, DWC partners with Climb Credit for student-friendly tuition financing. Climb Credit offers fixed monthly payments with terms up to 36 months, 0% interest payment plan options (subject to credit approval), no prepayment penalties, and an online application with fast approval.

For the Blueprint Basic Digital Literacy Certificate at $4,495, monthly payments through Climb Credit can be as low as approximately $125 per month. Apply through Climb Credit to see your personalized options, or visit the financial aid page for more details.

No paid software is required for this program. All tools used in the curriculum are either free, browser-based, or provided by DWC. Tuition is your only program cost.

Graduates who complete the Blueprint program and want to continue building their skills can advance into DWC’s Business Administration Certificate, which builds directly on the Microsoft Office foundations established in this program. Funding for the Business Administration Certificate can be arranged separately through the same WIOA, DVR, or financing options described above.

DWC also accepts direct payment by credit card or bank transfer. Contact the admissions team to discuss payment options.

Yes. The private one-on-one format of this program allows instruction to be adapted to each student’s individual needs. Accommodations can be provided for physical, cognitive, sensory, or learning disabilities. DWC works directly with students and referring agencies to ensure accessibility. Discuss your needs with the admissions team during enrollment so the appropriate accommodations are in place before your first session.

Scheduling is coordinated privately after enrollment is confirmed. You work with the admissions team and your instructor to choose session days and times that fit your availability. Daytime and evening options are available. If your enrollment is being funded through DVR or WIOA, scheduling is coordinated after funding approval is confirmed.

The program is 48 total hours of private live instruction, delivered in two sessions per week at two hours per session for four hours of instruction per week. At that pace, most students complete the program in approximately four months. Because this is private instruction, the pace can adjust if you need more time on certain topics. Students should plan for one to two hours per week of practice outside of sessions.

Graduates are prepared for entry-level office, administrative, customer service, and support roles that require basic digital literacy. Many students also use this program as a stepping stone to further training. DWC’s Business Administration Certificate builds directly on the Microsoft Office foundations established in the Blueprint program and is a natural next step for graduates who want to continue developing their skills. Career coaching is included for all students and covers resume development, job search strategy, and interview preparation.