ICDL Essentials (Formerly ECDL)

Course description

Before completing an application on my world of work. Please be aware the ITA application is for funding towards the tuition fees, not a place on the course. To apply for a place on the course students must submit an external course application through the Edinburgh college website www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk The International Certificate in Digital Literacy (formerly European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)) is a Europe-wide qualification that enables individuals to demonstrate their competence in computer skills and become more confident in the workplace. This is a formal qualification which will provide you with a better understanding of computer programs you may have to use at work. The course is designed to give you a beginner's overview of computer use including the use of the internet and email. This course is the ideal introduction for those who have little or no computer experience. During this course, you will cover the key concepts of computing, its practical application and its use in the workplace and society in general. ECDL has been split into three different levels to make it more achievable; Essentials, Extra and Advanced which are all validated through the British Computer Society. All the ECDL open learning courses are eligible for ITA (SDS Individual Training Accounts) funding. This is up to £200 towards the cost of a course. Please note: There are 3 diagnostic tests and 3 exams for this course and you must sit them all at an Edinburgh College campus. If you don't sit them at an Edinburgh college campus, you will need to source your own BCS accredited testing centre and pay their additional fees to use it. While studying the IECDL Essentials students will study the following three modules: IT User Fundamentals Using Email and the Internet Security for IT Users Students are given an academic year until 31 March 2024 to complete the course. It is recommended students study at least 4 hours a week to ensure they complete the course in the allocated time. If students prefer to complete the course work at a quicker pace they contact their tutor to arrange end of course assessment. Once enrolled students will be sent an electronic link to access the online student portal Moodle to access the course materials. They will also be given contact details of a designated tutor to contact for support while engaged in learning and to arrange end of course assessments