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The International Computer Driving License (ICDL) is a global standard for basic computer skills that is available in over 100 countries. It consists of 7 modules covering key computer concepts and applications like word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. Candidates can earn an ICDL Start Certificate by passing 4 modules or a full ICDL Certificate by passing all 7 modules. The ICDL provides benefits for individuals by improving job and education prospects, for employers by ensuring a demonstrable standard for computer skills, and for society by increasing national productivity and competitiveness.

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ICDL Presentation

The International Computer Driving License (ICDL) is a global standard for basic computer skills that is available in over 100 countries. It consists of 7 modules covering key computer concepts and applications like word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. Candidates can earn an ICDL Start Certificate by passing 4 modules or a full ICDL Certificate by passing all 7 modules. The ICDL provides benefits for individuals by improving job and education prospects, for employers by ensuring a demonstrable standard for computer skills, and for society by increasing national productivity and competitiveness.

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The International Computer

Driving License

About the ICDL:


The global standard in user computer skills:
available in over 100 countries
24,000 Accredited Test Centres (ATC)
translated into 38 languages
more than 14 million candidates worldwide

Endorsed by:
computer societies
governments
international organizations
academia
the corporate sector

About the ICDL:


Vendor independent
Uniquely-validated and quality-assured syllabus
Part of a life-long learning pathway
Demonstrates achievement of a broad range of skills
Flexible learning through the largest global network
of approved centers

7 Modules:
1.

Concepts of Information Technology

2.

Using the Computer and Managing Files

3.

Word Processing

4.

Spreadsheets

5.

Databases

6.

Presentations

7.

Information and Communication

ICDL Certificate:
Modules can be completed in any order:
Pass 4 Modules achieve an ICDL Start Certificate
Pass all 7 Modules achieve a full ICDL Certificate

How do you get an ICDL Certificate?


1. Get a Skills Log Book
2. Go through training at a registered Centre or
study at home approximately 30 hours of
training per Module, depending on the
Candidates experience and skills
3. Pass ICDL Tests at a registered Centre (and
take Log Book and ID along to the testing
sessions) 45 minutes per test
4. Send completed and signed Log Book to
ICDL Asia (where the results will be verified
and the Certificate issued)

Benefits for the Individual:


1.

Springboard to improved job & study prospects

2.

Internationally recognized qualification

3.

Increases essential IT skills levels

4.

Increases confidence in computer use reduces stress

5.

Platform to move on to higher-level IT education

6.

Flexible learning formal training not a pre-requisite

Benefits for Employers:


1.

Demonstrable standard for computer skills

2.

Saves time and money increased staff performance

3.

Increases quality of output

4.

Increases job satisfaction, motivation and staff retention

5.

Improves company communications

6.

Greater return on IT investment better use of IT resources

7.

Flexibility of learning allows tailoring to specific requirements

8.

Modularity allows ongoing monitoring of training progress

9.

Incentive for staff to successfully complete training

10. Vendor independent

Benefits for Society:


1.

Increases national productivity and competitiveness

2.

Increases access for citizens to the Information Society

3.

Increases return on investment in IT infrastructure

4.

Fosters inward investment

5.

Increases uptake of online services

6.

Improves access and uptake of e-Government services

7.

Adds value to training and testing products and services sectors

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