European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Study for ECDL Syllabus About the ECDL ECDL Testing ECDL Advanced
The European
Computer Driving Licence® (ECDL) is the internationally
recognised qualification which enables people to demonstrate their
competence in computer skills. The record breaking ECDL is the
fastest growing IT user qualification in over 137 countries and is
a universal certification open to anybody, regardless of age,
experience or background and is designed with flexibility in mind.
Outside Europe it is known as the International Computer Driving
Licence (ICDL).
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For many years ICT Training has offered a programme of high
quality IT training for Council staff, local businesses and the
public. These courses are not certificated: there is no exam as
part of our courses.
ECDL is a certified qualification (endorsed by the British Computer
Society) that verifies your computer knowledge and practical
computing skills. It is recognized throughout Europe and
increasingly outside Europe, and has been designed to meet the
needs of both employers and employees.
There are 7 ECDL modules covering core IT skills:
- Module 1 - Basic Concepts of IT
- Module 2 - Using the Computer and Managing Files
- Module 3 - Word Processing
- Module 4 - Spreadsheets
- Module 5 - Databases
- Module 6 - Presentations (PowerPoint)
- Module 7 - Information and Communication (Internet and Electronic Mail)
ICT Training is an accredited Test Centre for ECDL and can
offer you the opportunity of sitting the tests necessary to attain
the qualification.
Qualifications and
Progression:
The internationally recognised ECDL certificate is awarded
upon successful completion of the seven modules.
Progression to the ECDL Advanced Certificate is
recommended.