The ECDL Foundation offers globally recognised computer qualifications including ECDL, ECDL Advanced, ECDL Expert, ICDL, ICDL Advanced and ICDL Expert, which use popular Microsoft Office applications and have been adopted by several major businesses and governments as a prerequisite for their employees. Additionally ECDL qualifications (UK) can now be added to the ITQ portfolios, making them idea as home study courses... |
Skills For Life
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Skills for LifeDirectgov Skills for Life is part of a government incentive and accompanies the Directgov Jobs program. The Skills for Life program offers qualifications designed to help learners develop essential skills needed in everyday life. Theses skills include reading, writing, maths and ICT (Information Communication Technology). The Skills for Life qualification range is ideal to build learners confidence, upgrade their CV or progress them onto further education. Skills for Life certificates are available at entry level to level 2 (GCSE A-C grade) standards.
Directgov Requirements• Over 16 years of age
Directgov Basic Skills• Adult literacy
External CoursesBesides the Directgov Skills for Life incentives there are many other providers of external courses set at basic to advanced skills levels. External courses can be used affectively to improve a learner’s personal and professional lives. In recent years self-study courses have become increasingly popular amongst learners wanting to gain basic to advanced skills in ICT. International and globally recognised qualifications such as ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence), ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence) and ITQ (Information Technology), cover essential ICT skills using Microsoft Office applications can all be gained via self-study learning methods.
Article AuthorBy Paul Buggs...
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