European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

Overview

The European Computer Driving Licence® (ECDL) is the internationally recognized qualification which enables people to demonstrate their competence in computer skills.

The record breaking ECDL is the fastest growing IT user qualification in over 125 countries.

ECDL is designed specifically for those who wish to gain a benchmark qualification in computing to enable them to develop their IT skills and enhance their career prospects.

No prior knowledge of IT or computer skills is needed to study ECDL.

Benefits of the ECDL

Individuals

Some of the benefits are:

Giving you competency and confidence across a range of IT user skills;

Improving your speed and efficiency at home and at work;

Helping you find employment by gaining and proving you have vital IT skills;

ECDL is an internationally recognized qualification, available in over 125 countries;

ECDL requires no previous knowledge of computers;

Gaining ECDL means you remove the stress and frustration of not being able to use your computer efficiently.

It helps build a career and qualification path, which you can then take to higher levels if you wish;

It’s a flexible and fun way of learning;

 

Organisations

Offering Training and Development to your staff is vital, particularly as it is becoming more and more competitive to attract and keep staff with the right skills. By gaining ECDL your staff will become more confident and efficient in using computers.

This means it:

Saves time and money through increased staff performance;

Dramatically reduces the amount of IT problems reported to the service desk;

Increased job satisfaction amongst staff;

Increased staff retention;

Demonstrates investment in people and aids recruitment;

 

Subjects Covered:

• Module 1: Introduction to computers
• Module 2: Managing your computer
• Module 3: Word-processing (MS Word)
• Module 4: Spreadsheets (MS Excel)
• Module 5: Databases (MS Access)
• Module 6: Presentations (MS PowerPoint)
• Module 7: Information & Communcation (Internet Explorer & MS Outlook)
• Unit E (Part 2)

 

ECDL Syllabus version 4.5 - Syllabus Source: British Computer Society

Syllabuses and Key Skills requirements
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Practice Tests from The British Computer Society

• 1. ECDL Modules 1-7 (Part 1) & Unit E (Part 2) (Offline Test)
• 2. Module 1 Sample Test (Offline)
• 3. Module 2 Sample Test (Offline)
• 4. Module 3 Sample Test (Offline)
• 5. Module 4 Sample Test (Offline)
• 6. Module 5 Sample Test (Offline)
• 7. Module 6 Sample Test (Offline)
• 8. Module 7 Sample Test (Offline)
• 9. Unit E Sample Test (Offline)