"ECDL - European Computer Driving License Version 5"

ECDL Syllabus 5 British Computer Society (BCS)

Overview

The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is a relevant and internationally recognised qualification for computer users.

ECDL improves your understanding and efficient use of computers. The course opens up a variety of opportunities through the broad range of skills it provides.

No prior knowledge of IT or skill in computing is needed to study ECDL; it is designed for people wishing to gain a benchmark qualification in computing to enhance their career prospects or for personal development.

ECDL offers flexible courses and patterns of study, and is designed for novice and intermediate computer users.

The ECDL course consists of the following modules:

•    Module 1 - Security for IT Users
•    Module 2 - IT User Fundamentals
•    Module 3 - Word Processing
•    Module 4 - Spreadsheets
•    Module 5 - Database Software
•    Module 6 - Presentation Software
•    Module 7 - Using E-mail and the Internet

Learners also get access to the Improving Productivity module, which teaches learners about ways in which you can use Information Technology (IT) skills to improve productivity at work. The module shows how you can work more efficiently by planning the use of IT tools and systems, finding out if the tools or systems you had chosen were appropriate for achieving your goal, and then by finding solutions to work faster when using the same tools.

The BCS and ECDL Portfolio of qualifications has been designed to map directly into ITQ so that when you gain a BCS or ECDL certificate you will also be receiving ITQ certification. ITQ is a portfolio of qualifications which replaced the National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) for IT and computing. It is a nationally-recognised programme which has been designed by employers to meet the needs of today's businesses.

Please Note: This courseware is only relevant for learners undertaking the tests in the UK.

Summary:

This series is designed for computer users who have limited or no computer experience, and may be used to help prepare for the European Computer Driving Licence Examination, Syllabus Version 5

Certification:

This course can lead to external certification if the student chooses - i.e. the student must taken an external exam at an accredited centre (Please Note: an independent charge may be levied by the chosen test centre).

Audience:

This series is for those people who have never used a computer and for those who have some computer experience but no formal qualification proving their knowledge or skills. It is also for those people who are preparing to take the European Computer Driving Licence examination.