End-User Computing comprised of 7 Modules to an International Standard. The Qualification is Platform and Product independent. A Candidate can obtain the qualification by using ICDL accredited courseware. |
The ICDL Core Syllabus consists of the following Modules:
Module 1 - Basic Concepts of IT
Module 2 - Using a Computer and Managing Files
Module 3 - Word Processing
Module 4 - Spreadsheets
Module 5 - Databases
Module 6 - Presentations
Module 7 - Information and Communications |
A candidate can write the above Modules in any order to obtain the full Core Qualification. Any four Modules could also produce a "Start" Certificate.
The candidate would do either self study or training at a centre, thereafter they would need to purchase a skills log book (this is the candidate registration with the ICDL). On completion of the seven modules the logbook must be sent to the ICDL for verification that the test results correspond with those recorded in the logbook. The ICDL will then issue the Certificate.
How much training is required?
Usually the Candidate will undertake training on each Module of the Syllabus prior to taking the Test, although this is not compulsory. The amount of training will depend on the Candidate’s skill level and the training provider chosen, but the average is approximately 30 hours of training per Module.
Some Candidates may feel competent enough in one area to forego training and move onto testing immediately, while others may require full training prior to testing. There are various approved training materials (books and computer based training) to choose from enabling a candidate to learn at their own pace. Please see a list of approved materials under the Courseware Tab.
How long are the Tests?
Each Module is tested separately and each Test lasts 45 minutes. The seven Tests can be attempted in any order and at any time.
The ICDL is unique in that it has been designed to be vendor-neutral. This means that the ICDL is not tied to one type of software. It therefore gives Candidates the flexibility and freedom to acquire core IT skills and confidently apply them in any software environment they may be required to use. |
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| Syllabus 4 |
| Syllabus 5 - (Please however note that this syllabus has not been officially released as we await Courseware and Testing to be available, once this has been done, we will take the Academic Year into account and advise on the cutoff. At present we assume this will take a year.) |
| Sample Tests - for Manual Testing (Microsoft) |
| Sample Tests - for Manual Testing (Open Source) |
| ECDL Info Sheet |
| For further enquiries about ICDL Core: click here |
