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European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) |
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 The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is the world's leading end-user computer skills certification programme. Outside of Europe, the ECDL is known as the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL).
It is internationally recognised as the global benchmark for end-user computer skills and is the leading certification to be adopted by governments, international organisations and corporations alike.
The ECDL/ICDL certifies that the holder is competent in the use of a personal computer and common computer applications and knows the essential concepts of IT.
Course Content
The ECDL/ICDL is a test of practical skills and competencies and consists of seven separate modules covering computer theory and practice. Module 1 is a theoretical test of computing knowledge at a general level and Modules 2-7 are practical skills Tests, as follows:
Core Units |
Concepts of Information Technology (IT) |
| Using a Computer and Managing Files |
| Word Processing |
| Spreadsheets |
| Database |
| Presentation |
| Information and Communication |
To view the full syllabus, see the ECDL Foundation website's syllabus section.
When a Candidate registers to start the ECDL/ICDL certification process he/she receives a Skills Card on which the progress through the seven tests is recorded. When all seven modules are completed, the Candidate receives the ECDL/ICDL. The ECDL/ICDL Syllabus is unique in that it has been designed to be entirely vendor-independent. This gives Candidates the flexibility and freedom to acquire these core skills and confidently apply them in any software environment they may be required to use.
ECDL/ICDL is the world's leading end-user computing skills standard. It is underpinned by documented expert opinion from the worlds leading computer societies and other expert groups. Syllabus content for the ECDL/ICDL certification programme has been developed with inputs from the ECDL-F expert working groups comprised of professionals with wide-ranging specialist IT skills and through consultation with courseware providers and end-users. The ECDL/ICDL is based on a single agreed Syllabus document. The Syllabus lists the facts to be known and the skills that must be mastered for a Candidate to achieve the ECDL certification.
Course Duration
1 Year Full/Part Time |
