European Computer Driving Licence
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The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) and International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) are certificates issued by the non-profit ECDL Foundation, concerning basic computer usage. ECDL is the European name used for the certificate within Europe, while ICDL is the name used elsewhere. The course involves examinations on key areas in the field of Information Technology, such as operating systems, office applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, databases and communication software, etc.
The certification has later evolved to include other certifications, besides the ECDL and ECDL Advanced, for beginners (e-Citizen and equalskills), CAD users (CAD), Web Site editing (WebStarter), digital imaging (ImageMaker), IT Training (CTP), and professional (EUCIP).
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[edit] ECDL Course structure
The course is split into two parts. Completing part 1 and part 2 lead to the full collection of qualifications, these being BCS Part 1, BCS Part 2 and ECDL. Unit E does not need to be completed to achieve the ECDL qualification, but is generally recommended as it helps in linking all the topics together and puts them into perspective.
- Basic Concepts of I.T. - Part 1
- Managing Files - Part 1
- Word Processing - Part 2
- Spreadsheets - Part 2
- Databases - Part 2
- Presentations - Part 2
- Internet and Email- Part 1
- Unit E - Part 2
[edit] ECDL Advanced Course structure
The advanced course ("ECDL Advanced") has four sections, each a qualification in its own right:
- Word Processing
- Spreadsheets
- Databases
- Presentations
Upon achieving all four advanced qualifications, the individual can receive a qualification as an "ECDL Expert" - in the UK, this confers upon the person Associate Membership of the British Computer Society.
[edit] ECDL equalskills Course structure
equalskills is a fun, informal and uncomplicated introduction to computers and the Internet for complete beginners.
equalskills is designed to give an appreciation and understanding of computers and the Internet; to build confidence; and encourage further exploration and upgrading of skills in this area.
The equalskills programme covers the following four sections:
- Computer Basics
- Introduction to the Desktop
- The World Wide Web
[edit] Wikipedia Course Notes
Module 7
[edit] Goal
The mission of the course is to raise the level of knowledge about Information Technology and increase the level of competence in using personal computers and common computer applications for all the citizens of the world. The business is to disseminate, promote, and evolve ECDL/ICDL as a globally accepted IT skills certification programme that prepares all people for participation in the Information Society.
The aim of ECDL-Foundation is to develop partnerships with professional computer societies around the world who can then administer ECDL to the local communities.
The programme was started in 1997, and by 2005 over 5 million people from 138 countries had participated in the programme. The programme has currently translated into 32 languages.
