Put yourself in the driving seat and let the step-by-step ICDL program of fundamental computer skills bring you up to cyberspeed in today’s digital world. Today, computer skills are increasingly important to people in all walks of life. Whether you are studying, currently employed or looking for a job, you must equip yourself for life in the 21st century, where basic computer skills are needed to excel.
The International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) is:
- Suitable for people of all ages, from every work discipline.
- Designed to help people in their everyday computing tasks.
- An internationally recognized ICT skills certification for everyone.
- A standard for everyone who uses a computer.
Why should I get an ICDL?
The ICDL is a certificate that verifies competence in computer use across most commercial software platforms (Microsoft, Lotus, etc).
Employers and job-seekers all agree on the importance of this standard definition of practical competence in Information Technology.
What will I learn?
The ICDL syllabus is designed to cover key concepts of computing, their practical applications and usage in the workplace and society in general.
It comprises of seven modules and a test for each module must be passed before the ICDL certification is awarded.
The ICDL process is based upon a standard worldwide syllabus, which is developed and maintained by the ECDL Foundation.
ICDL is a fully integrated solution that successfully encourages candidates through a development path that produces skilled job candidates. The ICDL program consists of diagnostic tests to determine the candidate’s knowledge, textbooks, quick study guides, an e-learning option, and tests and certification for those who pass.
The ICDL is intended for those who need or wish to know how to use a personal computer.
The ICDL provides individuals with:
Improved employee confidence and enhanced career opportunities.
A Proof to your employer that you possess basic ICT skills.
A flexible and accessible certification that offers increased mobility.
A solid foundation to allow you to confidently use a PC at home, work or at school.
The ICDL provides organisations with:
An innovative and tangible method of measuring ICT skills.
A model for education and training in the Information society.
An excellent benchmark of employee skills.
A positive return on investment in IT training.
The ICDL process is based upon a standard worldwide Syllabus which is developed and maintained by the ECDL Foundation. This ensures consistent ICDL program quality in every country of operation.
The ICDL Syllabus has been reviewed and endorsed as a computer literacy standard by numerous international educational institutions and computing societies.
Module 1: Concepts of Information Technology
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Concepts of Information Technology (IT) requires the candidate to have an understanding of some of the main concepts of IT at a general level. The candidate is required to understand the make-up of a personal computer in terms of hardware and software and to understand some of the concepts of Information Technology (IT) such as data storage and memory. The candidate will also understand how information networks are used within computing and be aware of the uses of computer-based software applications in everyday life. The candidate will appreciate health and safety issues as well as some environmental factors involved in using computers. The candidate will be aware of some of the important security and legal issues associated with using computers.
Module 2: Using the Computer & Managing Files
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Using the Computer and Managing Files requires the candidate to demonstrate knowledge and competence in using the common functions of a personal computer and its operating system. The candidate will be able to adjust the main settings, use the built-in help features and deal with a non-responding application. He/she will learn to operate effectively within the desktop environment and work with desktop icons and windows. The candidate will also be qualified to manage and organize files and directories/folders and know how to duplicate, move and delete files and directories/folders, and compress and extract files. The candidate shall also understand what a computer virus is and be able to use virus-scanning software. The candidate shall demonstrate the ability to use simple editing tools and print management facilities available within the operating system.
Module 3: Word Processing
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Word Processing requires the candidate to demonstrate the ability to use a word processing application on a computer. The candidate will be capable of accomplishing everyday tasks associated with creating, formatting and finishing small-sized word processing documents ready for distribution. He/she will also be able to duplicate and move text within and between documents. The candidate will demonstrate competence in using some of the features associated with word processing applications such as creating standard tables, using pictures and images within a document, and using mail merge tools.
Module 4: Spreadsheets
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Spreadsheets require the candidate to understand the concept of spreadsheets and to demonstrate the ability to use a spreadsheet application on a computer. The candidate will understand and be able to accomplish tasks associated with developing, formatting, modifying and using a spreadsheet of limited scope ready for distribution. He/she will also be able to generate and apply standard mathematical and logical formulas using standard formulas and functions. The candidate learns to demonstrate competence in creating and formatting graphs/charts.
Module 5: Databases
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The database requires the candidate to understand some of the main concepts of databases and demonstrate the ability to use a database on a computer. The candidate will be able to create and modify tables, queries, forms, and reports, and prepare outputs ready for distribution. The candidate learns to relate tables and to retrieve and manipulate information from a database by using query and sort tools available in the package.
Module 6: Presentations
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Presentation requires the candidate to demonstrate competence in using presentation tools on a computer. The candidate becomes able to accomplish tasks such as creating, formatting, modifying and preparing presentations using different slide layouts for display and printed distribution. He/she will also be able to duplicate and move texts, pictures, images and charts within the presentation and between presentations. The candidate will demonstrate the ability to accomplish common operations with images, charts and drawn objects and to use various slide show effects.
Module 7: Information & Communication
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Information and Communication are divided into two sections. The first section, Information, requires the candidate to understand some of the concepts and terms associated with using the Internet and to appreciate some of the security considerations. The candidate shall also be able to accomplish common Web search tasks using a Web browsing application and available search engine tools. He/she shall be able to bookmark Web sites and to print Web pages and search outputs. The candidate shall be able to navigate within and complete Web-based forms. In the second section, Communication, the candidate is required to understand some of the concepts of electronic mail (e-mail), together with having an appreciation of some of the security considerations associated with using e-mail. The candidate also demonstrates the ability to use e-mail software to send and receive messages, and to attach files to mail messages. The candidate will be able to organize and manage message folders/directories within e-mail software.
