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The essential qualification for all computer users Age is no barrier The only Driving Licence recognized in more than130 countries
Benefits for the individual ICDL is designed to help people both at work and at home. It confirms to potential employers that the person has a recognized, relevant and up-to-date qualification.
Benefits for the employer A Company intent on improving the computer skills of its workforce and will want to ensure that the investment is well spent. ICDL helps provide proof of the computer competency of existing and potential employees.
The ICDL syllabus is designed to cover the key concepts of computing, its practical applications and their use in the workplace and society in general. It consists of seven modules, a test for each must be passed before the ICDL certificate is awarded.
ICDL Is open to anyone regardless of age, gender, education, experience or background.
The modules of ICDL
Basic Concepts of Information Technology Requires the candidate to know about the basic physical make-up of a personal computer and understand some of the basic concepts of Information Technology (IT) such as data storage and memory, the context for computer-based software applications in society, and the uses of information networks within computing. The candidate shall also appreciate how IT systems are found in everyday situations; and how personal computers can affect health. The candidate shall be aware of some of the security and legal issues associated with computers.
Using the Computer and Managing Files Requires the candidate to demonstrate knowledge and competence in using the basic functions of a personal computer and its operating system. The candidate shall be able to operate effectively within the desktop environment. He or she shall be able to manage and organize files and directories/ folders and know how to copy, move and delete files and directories/folders. The candidate shall demonstrate the ability to work with desktop icons and to manipulate windows.
Word Processing Requires the candidate to demonstrate the ability to use a word processing application on a personal computer. He or she shall understand and be able to accomplish basic Operations associated with creating, formatting and finishing a word processing document ready for distribution. The candidate shall demonstrate competence in using some of the more advanced features associated with word processing applications such as creating standard tables, using pictures and images within a document, importing objects and using mail merge tools.
Spreadsheets Requires the candidate to understand the basic concepts of spreadsheets and to demonstrate the ability to use a spreadsheet application on a personal computer. He or she shall understand and be able to accomplish basic operations associated with developing, formatting and using a spreadsheet.
Databases Requires the candidate to understand the basic concepts of databases and demonstrate the ability to use a database on a personal computer. The module is divided into two sections; the first section tests the candidate's ability to design and plan a simple database using a standard database package; the second section requires the candidate to demonstrate that he or she can retrieve information from an existing database by using the query, select and sort tools available in the database. The candidate shall also be able to create and modify reports.
Presentation Requires the candidate to demonstrate competence in using presentation tools on a personal computer. The candidate shall be able to accomplish basic tasks such as creating, formatting and preparing presentations for distribution and display. The candidate shall demonstrate the ability to create a variety of presentations for different target audiences or situations. The candidate shall demonstrate the ability to accomplish basic operations with graphics and charts and to use various slide show effects.
Information and Communication Is divided into two sections. The first section, Information, requires the candidate to accomplish basic Web search tasks using a Web browser application and available search engine tools, to bookmark search results and to print Web pages and search reports. The second section, Communication, requires the candidate to demonstrate their ability to use electronic mail software to send and receive messages, to attach documents or files to a message and to organize and manage message folders or directories within electronic mail software.
Why Choose Royal Institute
International Computer Driving Licence™ (ICDL) ● Raise the level of IT knowledge and competency of all computer users. ● Improve productivity at work ● Reduce IT support costs. ● Enable employers to invest more efficiently in Information Technology. ● Ensure that best practice and quality issues are understood and implemented.
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