ECDL

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ECDL, the European Computer Driving Licence, is an internationally recognised qualification that enables individuals to demonstrate their computer skills and capabilities. It is specifically designed for those wishing to gain a benchmark qualification in IT to enable them to develop their IT skills and enhance their career prospects.

How does it work?

The basic ECDL qualification is broken down into two levels: ECDL Essentials and ECDL Extra. These can be taken individually to obtain single certificates, or together to achieve the overall ECDL qualification.

ECDL Essentials is a Level 1 ITQ Award and consists of 3 modules. ECDL Extra is a Level 2 ITQ Certificate and consists of 4 modules.

What are the modules?

IT User Fundamentals (Level 1 - Essentials) Using Email and the Internet (Level 1 - Essentials) Security for IT Users (Level 1 - Essentials) Word processing (Level 2 - Extra) Spreadsheet Software (Level 2 - Extra) Presentation Software (Level 2 - Extra) Improving Productivity Using IT (Level 2 – Extra)

Cost

ECDL is a full Level 2 qualification and in order to take the test you must be registered with BCS. Registration fee is currently £35 and each exam will cost you £25.

What to do next?

If you have a prior knowledge and you do not wish to do courses, you can just take the ECDL exams. Please call us on 020 7354 5655 for further information.

Training

At Intech Centre, we have tailored online courses designed just for ECDL exams. Please visit ECDL section or call us on 020 7354 5655 for further information.