The International Computer Driving Licence

About the ICDL:

• The global standard in ‘user’ computer skills: Available in 148 countries… Translated into 38 languages… More than 11 million Candidates worldwide…

• Endorsed by:• computer societies• governments• international organisations• 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 Centres

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 Candidate’s 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 Africa (where the results will be verified and the Certificate issued)

Benefits for the Individual:

1. Springboard to improved job & study prospects

2. Internationally recognised 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