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THE WORLD OF ICDLBy: EMAN AZMI
Assistant Lecturer, Coordinator of R&D Unit (H.I.C.I.S)Training Expert (IFC – World Bank)
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WHAT IS ICDL?
It is the world's largest and fastest growing certification in computer skills.
known as the European Computer Driving License (ECDL) inside Europe.
It is designed specifically for those who wish to gain or improve basic qualification in computing with an internationally recognized qualification.
nternational omputer riving icense
WHAT IS ICDL?
It is the world's largest and fastest growing certification in computer skills.
known as the European Computer Driving License (ECDL) inside Europe.
It is designed specifically for those who wish to gain or improve basic qualification in computing with an internationally recognized qualification.
No prior knowledge of IT or desktop skills is required…So… Put
Yourself
in the
Driving
Seat!
WHY?
IMPORTANCE OF ICDL?
The ICDL enjoys huge popularity around the world.
Currently, over 6 million people have studied for the qualificationin 146 countries around the world.
The qualification approved by Egyptian and Jordanian governments;
Ministries and Departments In UAE, Kuwait, Oman and Saudi Arabia recommend the ICDL qualification.
IMPORTANCE OF ICDL?ICDL IN THE MIDDLE EAST
The UNESCO Cairo Office is the licensee for the operation of the ICDL program in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria and Yemen.
The ICDL GCC Foundation is the licensee to administer and oversee the ICDL certification program in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE.
HOW DOES ICDL WORK
IN THE MIDDLE EAST
The Egyptian Ministry of Education,
Ministry of Higher Education, and
Ministry of ICT and e-Government
ICDL IN EGYPT
All have authorized the ICDL program for their employees and teachers.
Study the courses of ICDL 7 modules.
MAIN STEPS TO GET
YOUR ICDL CERTIFICATION
Get your ICDL Skills Card from an accredited test center. It is a record of each module passed and valid for 3 years.
Get your test and pass a module by achieving a score of 75% or greater. The maximum duration for each ICDL test is 45 minutes.
After you successfully pass 1 theoretical and 6 practical tests, your stamped skills card will sent to the National ICDL Operator to get your ICDL certificate.
ICDL 7 MODULES
Module 1: Basic Concepts of IT: IT Components of a computer, definitions, common computer terms, computer use in everyday life...
Module 2: Using the Computer and Managing Files: files Working on a desktop, organising files, simple editing, print features...
Module 3:Word Processing: (Microsoft Word) Opening a document, basic operations, styling and editing a document, printing a document...
ICDL 7 MODULES
Module 4: Spreadsheets: (Microsoft Excel) Opening a spreadsheet, inputting data, working with formulas/functions, graphs and charts, printing...
Module 5: Databases: (Microsoft Access) Planning a database, entering and sorting data, retrieving information, reporting...
Module 6: Presentations: (Microsoft PowerPoint) Creating a presentation, formatting text/images, inserting graphics, printing, distribution, added effects...
Module 7: Information and Communication: (Microsoft Internet Explorer) Getting started on the Internet, Web browsing, E-mail, managing messages...
The License
(in side the Middle East)
The License
(out side the Middle East)
Practice!
THE PRACTICAL WAY TO
GAIN YOUR ICDL CERTIFICATION
Put yourself in the driving seat and…
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four
sharpening the axe”
Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865)
DON’T FORGET!
DON’T FORGET!
PUT YOURSELF IN THE DRIVING SEAT
VALUABLE WEBSITES
Australian Computer Society Inc.
VALUABLE WEBSITES
An international website provide a sample of ICDL exercises, quizzes, lessons, and links
VALUABLE WEBSITES
VALUABLE WEBSITES
a leading provider for IT training, development, project management
and consulting in Egypt.
VALUABLE WEBSITES
Egyptian Ministry of ICT and e-Government website. It provide a valuable offer for an ICDL scholarship
to Egyptian people end by 30 June 2007
VALUABLE WEBSITES
ACCREDITED ICDL TEST CENTERS
USEFUL MATERIALS
