European Computer Driving licence

 

 

Rev Hotel, Riberac, Dordogne, France
- TBA

 

What's it about?

The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL), is a European-wide qualification, which enables people to demonstrate their competence in computer skills. It is designed to help people at work and at home. It will confirm to potential employers that the person has a recognised, relevant and up-to-date qualification.

ECDL is broken down into seven modules, which may be undertaken in any order. The courses are based on the ECDL curriculum and are designed to meet the individual needs of each client.

To gain the ECDL qualification, the client must successfully pass one theoretical and six practical tests, which are administrated throughout Europe by accredited Test Centres ECDL

ECDL / ICDL: What is it?

The ECDL / ICDL is a test of practical skills and competencies and consists of seven separate modules covering computer theory and practice. To achieve an ECDL / ICDL certification, the Candidate must successfully pass a test in all seven modules.

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:
Module 1 - Concepts of Information Technology (IT)
Module 2 - Using the Computer and Managing Files
Module 3 - Word Processing
Module 4 - Spreadsheets
Module 5 - Database
Module 6 - Presentation
Module 7 - Information and Communication

Benefits of ECDL / ICDL

Today, computer skills are increasingly important to people in all walks of life. The ECDL / ICDL is an information technology certificate for all citizens. It is intended for those who need to, or wish to, know how to use a personal computer. It is suitable for people from every work discipline, for people entering the job market, and for all ages.

Benefits for Candidates:

• Increases essential IT 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 IT education
  

Benefits for Employers:

• Increases productivity
• Reduces costs
• Increases the quality of employee output
• Reduces time wasted
• Makes better use of IT resources
• Provides a better return on IT investment

 

Contact us if you are interested

This course is currently under consideration and we would welcome contact from any delegates interested in participating in this course in France.