Under the Information Communication Technology-Skills Development Education Programme (ICT-SDE), it is expected to assist individuals of any age group, at any point throughout their lives, the use of ICT for education and training, occupational choices and to manage their livelihood.

With the advent of the Information Communication Technology (ICT) revolution, the world is witnessing an expansion in Lifelong Learning. The new ICT revolution has enabled academic institutions to provide a flexible and more open learning environment for students. The convergence of new information technologies such as telecommunications, computers, satellites, and fiber optic technologies is making it easier for institutions to implement Lifelong Learning. The Internet is perhaps the most transformative technology in history, reshaping business, media, entertainment, and society in astonishing ways. But for all its power, it is just now being tapped to transform education. New opportunities are emerging in the area of web-based learning through ICT enabled education as bandwidth and transmission speeds increase. These new opportunities are increasing accessibility and quality of ICT enabled education. Computer based learning and teaching is a rapidly growing area in education. Traditional forms of education are being transformed as the Internet becomes the new medium for communication. Web-based course delivery can offer a vibrant learning environment created through different teaching strategies, activities, and technologies. It is time to learn and adopt the ICT skills and to move from promise to practice.