Introduction
The International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) is designed for a person to 'drive' a computer with the same ease as they might drive a car. Its aims are to:
• Raise the general level of competency in IT
• Improve productivity at work
• Reduce user support costs
• Enable employers to invest more effeciently in IT
• Ensure that best practice and quality issues are understood and implemented
The ICDL is not a "Training Course" but rahtera competency standard that is acknowledged through testing.
ICDL offers:
• Certification that is recognised worldwide as showing competency in fundamental computer skills across most commercial software platforms (Microsoft, Lotus, etc.).
• Supervised testing that guarantees every certificate holder has done the work and passed all the tests.
• Return on Investment for a company that can count on a fundamental level of competency from all its employees.
Benefits of ICDL Certification for Individuals:
• Increase your confidence to participate in the global digital society.
• Improve the quality of your life by gaining a better working knowledge of computers.
• Increase your value in the workplace by possessing a valuable credential.
• Establish a solid range of basic computer skills on which to increase your computer literacy.
Benefits of ICDL Certification for Employers:
• Establish a computer competency standard for current and new employees
• Improve employee productivity and increase returns from investments in IT.
• Reduce IT support costs.
• Identify training needs of employees and measure the efficacy of training programs.
• Identify training needs of employees and measure the efficacy of training programsUse ICDL as an effective model for designing fundamental IT education and training in the organisation.
• Reduce the inherent risks in recruiting, hiring and promotion decisions.
• Help motivate staff, increase their self-esteem and sense of achievement.
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Modules:
• Basic Concepts of IT
• Using a Computer and Managing Files with Windows
• Word Processing uding Microsoft Word
• Spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel
• Databases using Microsoft Access
• Presentation Tools using Microsot Powerpoint
• Information and Communication (Internet and E-mail)
Except for module one (1) all other modules test's practical skills rather than theory. Tests consist of tasks chosen at random of typical day to day computer applications. The International computer Driving Licence (ICDL) is a qualification indicating what you can actually do.
The seven tests may be taken in any order at our test centre over a period of time not exceeding three years. Anyone who has completed at least four (any four) modules may surrender the Skills Log Book and will be issued an ICDL Start Certificate.
Assessment
Examination.
Duration
3 months
Delivery Method
Classroom based
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