ICDL Essentials Award in IT User Skills (formerly ECDL Essentials Award)
North East Scotland College
Course details
Course description
Providing you with an in-depth introduction to using key computing software.
The European Computer Driving Licence has recently rebranded and is known as the International Certification of Digital Literacy – ICDL for short.
It is the internationally recognised qualification for computer users, and is widely recognised by employers as proof of ability and competence when working with IT.
This course introduces you to core IT user skills and applications used in many businesses around the world. Please note that ICDL has been split into two separate levels, ICDL Essentials and ICDL Core, to make it more achievable.
The qualification is designed to give you a beginners overview of using computers, including internet and email. The course is useful if:
You will complete three units from the ITQ framework for this qualification:
- Using Email and Using the Internet
- IT Security for Users
- IT User Fundamentals
Topics covered include:
To achieve the qualification you must pass 3 tests, which can be taken in any order. These are administered throughout Europe by accredited Test Centres, and each test takes 45 minutes. North East Scotland College has been approved by the BCS as an Accredited Test Centre. The course fees cover the cost of one attempt at each of the assessments, which must be taken at the College’s Assessment Centre.
The modules offer invaluable and transferable skills for individuals seeking employment, or advancement in posts where office IT skills are required.
All students are assigned a login to Microsoft Office 365 which includes online access to Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint 2016 at no extra cost. Microsoft Access is available in the College Libraries.
Learning outcome
Progression:
Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.
ICDL Essentials is a qualification in information and communication technology skills. After successful completion of all three modules you can either progress to the next level course and gain the full ICDL qualification or stop and the Assessment Centre will order your ICDL Essentials certificate. The path you choose is made at the point of registration with the BCS.
Entry requirements
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Course options
Course details
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Venue details
Gallowgate
Aberdeen
AB25 1BN
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