Table 3

Illustrative potential interventions per digital proficiency tier

Proficiency tierInterventionDelivery format and durationEmployees best suited to the interventionKey implementation featuresBehavioural risk
HighIn-house mentorship (proprietary software)Mentor-supported; ∼2 weeksHighly proficient needing targeted supportTargeted coaching; practice with feedback; cost scales with mentor timeAvailability of mentors
Online tutorial (proprietary software)Self-paced; ∼5 hoursNarrow, task-specific gapsModular instruction; worked examples; independent completionLearner self-regulation
Self-directed study (proprietary software)Self-study; ∼20 hoursIndependent learnersManuals, job aids, documentation; flexible, low costSustained motivation
MediumIn-house training (proprietary software)Facilitator-led; ∼4 weeksFunctional but incomplete proficiencyGuided instruction; hands-on practice; structured feedback; higher support needsAvailability of mentors
Online tutorial (proprietary software)Self-paced; ∼10 hoursIndependent learners needing broader exposureStandardised modules; scalable; completion depends on disciplineLearner self-regulation
Self-directed study (proprietary software)Self-study; ∼20 hoursIndependent learners using internal resourcesMinimal support; flexible, low cost; slower progressionSustained motivation
LowIn-house training (general digital proficiency)Facilitator-led; ∼4 weeksRequire foundational supportStructured instruction; guided repetition; supervised practice; resource-intensiveAvailability of mentors
Online training (general digital proficiency)Self-paced; ∼10 hoursBroad foundational needsSequenced tasks; moderate cost; may need promptingLearner self-regulation
Self-directed study (general digital proficiency)Self-study; ∼20 hoursBasic independent learnersManuals, guidance notes, exercises; inexpensive, flexible; risk of delaySustained motivation

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