ICDL (International Computer Driving License)
ECDL (European Computer Driving License)
What is ICDL or ECDL ?
· ICDL is an internationally recognized standard that measures individual computer skills across multiple products. ICDL is the world's largest fundamental PC Skills certification.
· Whether you're an IT training organization, an educational institution, a government entity, a corporation, or simply a IT consultant, ICDL certification will raise the bar and add value to your organization.
The European Computer Driving Licence Foundation Ltd. (ECDL-F) is the global governing body and licensing authority of the ECDL, the world's leading end-user computer skills certification programmed.
ECDL-F is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping to raise the general level of computer skills in society and providing access for all to the Information Society.
· ECLD is currently available in 138 countries and has been translated into 32 languages around the world.
The aims of the ECDL-F are:
1. To promote computer literacy
2. To raise IT knowledge levels
3. To facilitate access to the Information Society
4. To facilitate job mobility
5. To facilitate re-training
6. To improve productivity
7. To enhance return on IT investments
The ECDL/ICDL is a test of practical skills and competencies and consists of seven separate modules covering computer theory and practice. Module 1 is a theoretical test of computing knowledge at a general level and Modules 2-7 are practical skills Tests, as follows:
1. Concepts of
Information Technology (IT)
2. Using a Computer and Managing Files
3. Word Processing
4. Spreadsheets
5. Database
6. Presentation
7. Information and Communication
Mohammad Hassan Adjigol
May 2005
www.Adjigol.com