The "ECDL Foundation" is the certifying authority of the ECDL, a leading computer certification. The ECDL Foundation offers globally recognised computer qualifications including ECDL, ECDL Advanced, ECDL Expert, ICDL, ICDL Advanced and ICDL Expert, which all have been adopted by several major businesses 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...

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ICDL Certifications

ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence) also known as ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) within Europe, certifications have various ability levels from beginner to intermediate. ICDL modules can be tested either by online automated test software or manually marked by a trained professional. All testing methods require learners attend a authorised ICDL testing centre. Please note ICDL and ECDL exam and syllabus structures are identical and certifications include:

* ICDL Start Certification

* ICDL Certification

* ICDL Advanced Certification

* ICDL Expert Certification

* ICDL Syllabuses

* ICDL Practice Tests

* ICDL Registration

ICDL Start Certification

To be eligible for the ICDL Start certification, learners must pass any four of the seven level 1 and 2 ICDL modules:

* Security for IT Users
* IT User Fundamentals
* Word-Processing
* Spreadsheets
* Databases
* Presentations
* Using Email and the Internet

ICDL Certification

To be eligible for the full ICDL certification learners, must pass all seven level 1 and 2 ICDL modules:

* Security for IT Users
* IT User Fundamentals
* Word-Processing
* Spreadsheets
* Databases
* Presentations
* Using Email and the Internet

ICDL Advanced Certification

To be eligible for the ICDL Advanced certification, learners must pass any one of the four Advanced ICDL modules:

* Advanced Word-Processing
* Advanced Spreadsheets
* Advanced Databases
* Advanced Presentations

ICDL Expert Certification

The ICDL Expert certificate recognises a learner as a proficient computer user with a comprehensive knowledge and skill level in computer applications, and someone who has gained a degree of intuition in their use. To be eligible for the ICDL Expert certification, learners must pass all four of the Advanced ICDL modules:

* Word-Processing
* Spreadsheets
* Databases
* Presentations

ICDL Syllabuses

The ICDL syllabus is continually developed to reflect changes in technology and the modern workplace. All ICDL level 1, 2 and 3 qualification syllabuses were reviewed in 2007 in order to ensure that they reflected current technology and relevant practices; this resulted in the completion of the ICDL beginner, intermediate syllabus v5.0 and ICDL Advanced syllabus v2.0, which were both phased in during 2010. Find out more about ICDL syllabuses from our ICDL syllabus page.

ICDL Practice Tests

There are various ICDL practice tests (smple tests without answers) that can be downloaded via the ICDL website. Additionally FREE ICDL sample tests can be downloaded via our home study courses page.

Registering ICDL Candidates

ICDL learners can study for any ICDL qualifications for as long as they wish without registering but must register with their current geographic locations (UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, France, Canada etc..) awarding body (ECDL, BSC, CIPS, NZCS, ICDL etc..), before taking their first exam. It is advisable that learners register at least 10-14 days prior to their desired exam date. The ICDL Start and ICDL Core examinaitions incur an initial one off registration payment (prices may vary). The ICDL Advanced examinations have know registration fee but examinations costs do vary, please contact your local ICDL testing centre for further information.