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European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

  • How does ECDL work?

    European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is a European-wide qualification, designed for those who want to gain a basic qualification in computing.

    There are seven ECDL modules which must be passed before the ECDL certificate is awarded. ​Syllabi for the ECDL modules can be found within the BCS Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ECDL Core) on the BCS website.

    ECDL modules
    Module number Module name Description Syllabus
    1 Security for IT users This module requires the candidate to know about the basic components of a personal computer and understand some of the basic concepts of Information Technology (IT) such as data storage and memory. View syllabus on BCS website.
    2 IT users fundamentals This module requires the candidate to demonstrate knowledge and competence in using the basic functions of a computer and its operating system. View syllabus on BCS website.
    3 Word processing This module requires the candidate to demonstrate the ability to use a word processing application on a computer. View syllabus on BCS website.
    4 Spreadsheet This module requires the candidate to understand and be able to accomplish basic operations associated with developing, formatting and using a spreadsheet. View syllabus on BCS website.
    5 Database This module requires the candidate to understand the basic concepts of databases.  View syllabus on BCS website.
    6 Presentations This module requires the candidate to demonstrate competence in using the presentations application on a computer. The candidate will be able to accomplish basic tasks such as creating, formatting and preparing presentations for distribution and display. View syllabus on BCS website.
    7 Using email and the internet This module is divided in two sections. The first section, information, requires the candidate to accomplish basic Web search tasks using a Web browser application and available search engine tools, to bookmark search results.  View syllabus on BCS website.

     

  • Courses needed for examinations

    Courses

    Module number ECDL module Course
    1 Security for IT users Security for IT Users
    2 IT users fundamentals IT users fundamentals
    3 Word processing Basic Word and Intermediate Word 
    4 Spreadsheet Basic Excel and Intermediate Excel
    5 Database Basic Access and Intermediate Access
    6 Presentations Powerpoint
    7 Using email and the internet Email and Internet
  • How to book

    You can book a course or exam by phoning 028 9027 0707 or email digitalservicestraining@belfastcity.gov.uk

    Our Information Technology training team has over 20 years of experience in providing training in all areas of computing, from basic awareness to advanced level courses.

Book a course or exam with us

digitalservicestraining@belfastcity.gov.uk

028 9027 0707

9 – 21 Adelaide Street, Belfast, BT2 8DJ

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