Home Study Exams Process

Home study courses are becoming more and more popular, mainly due to there cost-effectiveness and flexibility. As the popularity of home study grows so does the variety of qualifications and ability levels available. The main concerns for home learners are regarding are qualification recognition and exam process. Listed below are exam process for two leading globally recognised ICT qualifications that employers see as prerequisite in the modern workplace.

ECDL Certifications

ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence), known as ICDL outside Europe, certifications have various ability levels from beginner to intermediate. The ECDL portfolio also maps to ITQ qualifications at levels 1, 2 and 3, helping learners gain points towards an ITQ certificate. ECDL modules can be tested either by online automated test software or manually marked by a trained professional. All testing methods require learners attend an ECDL authorised testing centre. ECDL and ICDL exam and syllabus structures are identical and certifications include, ECDL Essentials Certification, ECDL Start Certification, ECDL Certification, ECDL Extra Certification, ECDL Advanced Certification, ECDL Expert Certification, ECDL Flexiqual. To find out more about ECDL certifications, please visit our ECDL exams process page.

ICDL Certifications

ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence) certifications have various ability levels from beginner to intermediate. ICDL modules levels 1 & 2 can be tested either by online software or manually marked by a trained professional, level 3 ICDL modules currently can only be manually marked. All testing methods require learners attend an ICDL authorised testing centre. ICDL certifications include, ICDL Start Certification, ICDL Certification, ICDL Advanced Certification and ICDL Expert Certification. To find out more about ICDL certifications, please visit our ICDL exams process page.

ITQ Certifications

ITQ (Information Technology Qualification) is the new IT user qualification and training package that has been created by employers for employers to ensure their staff are trained in exactly the IT skills that they need to carry out their roles. ITQ has replaced the National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) for IT and computing in the UK. The new NVQ/SVQ for IT users (ITQ 2009) has been developed as a comprehensive project that involved a full review of the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for IT users. The ITQ portfolio also maps to ECDL qualifications at levels 1, 2 and 3, helping learners gain points towards an ITQ certificate. Certifications include, ITQ Level 1 Certification, ITQ Level 2 Certification, ITQ Level 3 Certification ITQ Improving Productivity Using IT Unit. Find out more about the ITQ exams process...

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