ECDL – EUROPEAN COMPUTER DRIVING LICENSE

OVERVIEW

The ECDL establishes a standard for everyone who uses a computer in either a

professional or personal capacity. It is a qualification that verifies competence in

computer use, making the holder readily mobile within Ireland and internationally.

Employers and job seekers all agree on the importance of this standard definition of

practical competence in Information Technology. To date over 500,000 Irish people

have participated and gained their ECDL qualifications.

Duration:

7 full days, plus ½ day induction

the needs of the participant and the employer. Normally the entire course would run

SUMMARY CONTENT

The ECDL course covers basic computer skills and the use of common applications in

the workplace, the home and in society in general. It is divided into seven modules, six

practical and one theoretical. A test in each module must be passed before a full ECDL

certificate is awarded.

The 7 ECDL modules are as follows

Module 1 Concepts of Information a

Module 2 Using the Computer and Managing Files

Module 3 Word Processing

Module 4 Spreadsheets

Module 5 Using Databases

Module 6 Presentation

Module 7 Web browsing and Communication

When a participant registers on an

electronic Skills card on which their progress through the seven tests is recorded.

Participants for this ECDL course also have online access

which keep track of their success to date, and allow acces

eLearning material.

Participants have three years from the date they pass their firs

seven modules.

The 7 module tests do not have to be taken in any specific order.

Testing for ECDL takes place on an automated system that delivers results instantly.

When all seven tests have been passed, the ECDL certificate is awarded.

EUROPEAN COMPUTER DRIVING LICENSE

The ECDL establishes a standard for everyone who uses a computer in either a

professional or personal capacity. It is a qualification that verifies competence in

computer use, making the holder readily mobile within Ireland and internationally.

nd job seekers all agree on the importance of this standard definition of

practical competence in Information Technology. To date over 500,000 Irish people

have participated and gained their ECDL qualifications.

7 full days, plus ½ day induction and registration. Training days are scheduled to meet

the needs of the participant and the employer. Normally the entire course would run

SUMMARY CONTENT

The ECDL course covers basic computer skills and the use of common applications in

the home and in society in general. It is divided into seven modules, six

practical and one theoretical. A test in each module must be passed before a full ECDL

certificate is awarded.

The 7 ECDL modules are as follows:

Concepts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Using the Computer and Managing Files

Word Processing

Spreadsheets

Using Databases

Presentation

Web browsing and Communication

When a participant registers on an ECDL programme, they receive an

ard on which their progress through the seven tests is recorded.

Participants for this ECDL course also have online access to their own training accounts

ich keep track of their success to date, and allow access to both diagnostic tests and

eLearning material.

Participants have three years from the date they pass their first test to

The 7 module tests do not have to be taken in any specific order.

Testing for ECDL takes place on an automated system that delivers results instantly.

When all seven tests have been passed, the ECDL certificate is awarded.

The ECDL establishes a standard for everyone who uses a computer in either a

professional or personal capacity. It is a qualification that verifies competence in

computer use, making the holder readily mobile within Ireland and internationally.

nd job seekers all agree on the importance of this standard definition of

practical competence in Information Technology. To date over 500,000 Irish people

and registration. Training days are scheduled to meet

the needs of the participant and the employer. Normally the entire course would run

The ECDL course covers basic computer skills and the use of common applications in

the home and in society in general. It is divided into seven modules, six

practical and one theoretical. A test in each module must be passed before a full ECDL

nd Communication Technology (ICT)

ECDL programme, they receive an

ard on which their progress through the seven tests is recorded.

to their own training accounts

s to both diagnostic tests and

t test to complete all

Testing for ECDL takes place on an automated system that delivers results instantly.

When all seven tests have been passed, the ECDL certificate is awarded.

ECDL Course Format

to provide virtually anytime anyplace access to the course material, this is

reinforced by day long classroom based tutoring sessions in each of the 7 modules.

This approach helps participants develop independent learning skills while ensuring

that core competenci

Once participants feel they have mastered the material in any one module they

have the opportunity to take a diagnostic test. This test mimics the actual test and

covers most of the syllabus

both the confidence and competence to be successful in the real test.

Participant Requirements

Participants for this course should have basic computer literacy skills with some

exposure to one

Email, etc..).

Knowing how to use both keyboard and mouse is necessary, but fast typing skills are

not a requirement.

Benefits of ECDL

The ECDL is a globally recognised qualification obtained

worldwide. The syllabus has been designed to be achievable by participants and

beneficial to both participants and employers. The ECDL provides a firm stepping

stone for participants to progress their ICT skills to more advanced

Benefits for Participants

• Increases essential ICT knowledge/skills

• Increases confidence in computer use

• Provides internationally

• Improves job prospects and job mobility

• Provides a platform from which to move on to more

Benefits for Employers a

• 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

ECDL Course Format:

de virtually anytime anyplace access to the course material, this is

reinforced by day long classroom based tutoring sessions in each of the 7 modules.

This approach helps participants develop independent learning skills while ensuring

that core competencies are developed in a classroom setting using live applications.

Once participants feel they have mastered the material in any one module they

have the opportunity to take a diagnostic test. This test mimics the actual test and

covers most of the syllabus material. On successful completion of this they will have

both the confidence and competence to be successful in the real test.

Requirements:

Participants for this course should have basic computer literacy skills with some

exposure to one or more computer applications (Word Processor, Web Browser/

Knowing how to use both keyboard and mouse is necessary, but fast typing skills are

a requirement.

f ECDL:

The ECDL is a globally recognised qualification obtained by over 10 million people

worldwide. The syllabus has been designed to be achievable by participants and

beneficial to both participants and employers. The ECDL provides a firm stepping

stone for participants to progress their ICT skills to more advanced

or Participants:

Increases essential ICT knowledge/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 more advanced ICT skills

or Employers and Participants:

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

de virtually anytime anyplace access to the course material, this is

reinforced by day long classroom based tutoring sessions in each of the 7 modules.

This approach helps participants develop independent learning skills while ensuring

es are developed in a classroom setting using live applications.

Once participants feel they have mastered the material in any one module they

have the opportunity to take a diagnostic test. This test mimics the actual test and

material. On successful completion of this they will have

both the confidence and competence to be successful in the real test.

Participants for this course should have basic computer literacy skills with some

or more computer applications (Word Processor, Web Browser/

Knowing how to use both keyboard and mouse is necessary, but fast typing skills are

by over 10 million people

worldwide. The syllabus has been designed to be achievable by participants and

beneficial to both participants and employers. The ECDL provides a firm stepping

stone for participants to progress their ICT skills to more advanced levels.

advanced ICT skills