ECDL And ICDL Qualification Overview
ECDL and ICDL Qualification Overview. The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL, European version) and International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL, outside Europe version) are one of the fasted growing qualifications in the world at present. Please note that the ECDL and ICDL are made of the same questions and cover the same syllabus. The qualifications have several levels form beginner to advance and cover the following areas:
The ECDL and ICDL beginner and core qualifications are made up of seven modules (v5.0 implemented during 2009):
? I.T. Security
? Using the Computer and Managing Files
? Word Processing
? Spreadsheets
? Database
? PowerPoint
? Using Email and the Internet
The ecdl advanced and icdl advanced qualifications are made up of four modules (v2.0 implemented during 2009):
? Word-Processing
? Spreadsheets
? Database
? PowerPoint
The ECDL and ICDL qualifications raises the general level of I.T. and computer skills, allowing learners to be more productive at home and at work. The qualifications also improves job prospects for learners by providing an internationally recognised prerequisite qualification standard for many major companies and high ranking officials and governments alike worldwide. With a superior syllabus, uniquely validated to ensure that it is always relevant, up-to-date (new syllabuses implemented during 2009) and meaningful, learners can be confident that the ECDL, ICDL qualifications offers a certification of unrivalled quality.
The ECDL and ICDL programme is for anyone who needs to demonstrate to an international standard that they are fully competent in the use of a personal computer (PC) and common computer applications (Microsoft Office) internet, email.
Global Recognition
Gaining globally recognised qualifications like the ECDL and ICDL can give you the edge and freedom when it comes enhancing your life style for you and your family.
Emigration
Hundreds of thousands of people emigrate each year for various reasons including, better climate, more work opportunities and better lifestyles. The ECDL and ICDL qualifications are both globally recognised and are indorsed by high ranking officials and governments around the world they are currently accepted in 148 countries and growing each year. Both qualifications are accepted in the four most popular emigration hotspots of 2009, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK (United Kingdom). The ECDL and ICDL qualifications can help you gain those few valuable points needed to achieve emigration status abroad, helping to make a better life for you and your family.
Businesses
As worldwide qualifications the ECDL and ICDL qualifications have been recognised and validated by local and international companies (IBM, Bud og Hustad Forsakring, NHS, IKEA, Tongaat-Hulett Group, PacifiCorp, MOD, Post Office, Bank of England, Shell, Pfzier etc.) alike, making it a prerequisite qualification for many businesses.
The qualification is available through the British Computer Society (BCS) in the UK. In Europe and internationally other awarding bodies are available. There are thousands of test centres worldwide and the qualification is currently offered in 148 countries and growing each year. With over six million learners, makes this qualification the largest end user in the world.