European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), known as ICDL outside Europe, is the global standard in end-user computer skills, offering Candidates an internationally recognised certification that is supported by governments, computer societies, international organisations and commercial corporations globally.
ECDL / ICDL is the world’s largest end-user computer skills certification programme, with more than 7 million Candidates in 148 countries.
* European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is known as International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) outside Europe.
:: ECDL Core 7 Modules ::
The ECDL is awarded when the Candidate passes in the seven (7) ECDL Module Tests that are the following :
Module 1.Concepts of Information Technology (IT) (Theoretical Test)
2.Using the Computer and Managing Files (WINDOWS XP)
3.Word Processing (MS WORD, WORDPERFECT etc)
4.Spreadsheets (MS EXCEL, LOTUS 123 etc)
5.Database (MS Access, Dbase, Clipper, Clarion etc)
6.Presentation (MS Powerpoint)
7.Information & Communication (Email, Internet Explorer)
* ECDL / ICDL Module 1 is a theoretical test of computing knowledge at a general level and modules 2-7 are practical skills tests, as follows
Benefits of ECDL / ICDL
Benefits for Candidates:
- Increases essential ICT knowlege/skills
- Increases confidence in computer use
- Provides internationally-recognised qualification
- Improves job prospects and job mobility
- Provides a platform from which to move on to higher-level ICT education
Benefits for Employers:
- Increases productivity
- Reduces costs
- Increases the quality of employee output
- Reduces time wasted
- Makes better use of ICT resources
- Provides a better return on ICT investment
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