Self-Study Links

Welcome to the learn-new-skills-from-home external resources page. Listed below is a selection of self-study external links including awarding bodies, educational websites, directories, ICT/IT jobs, business, independent study and other self-study related areas.

Self-Study Sections:

Awarding Bodies

Educational Services

Directories

IT Job Services

Business Services

Web Services

Awarding Bodies

Worldwide list of official ECDL Foundation approved awarding bodies. For a more in-depth list please visit ecdl.com.

BCS (British Computer Society)

The Chartered Institute for IT, promotes wider social and economic progress through the advancement of information technology science and practice. BCS delivers the ECDL Core and ECDL Advanced certification programme throughout the United Kingdom.

http://www.bcs.org/

ECDL Foundation

The ECDL Foundation is the certifying authority of the leading international computer skills certification programmes the ECDL Advanced and ICDL Advanced.

http://www.ecdl.com

ECDL - ICS Skills (The Irish Computer Society)

Since 1997 ICS Skills has been raising the level of IT skills in Ireland, increasing user confidence in computer usage and making the information society accessible to all. ICS Skills, the not-for-profit skills division of the Irish Computer Society, was developed in response to a real need in Ireland to develop basic computer user skills. Originally known as ECDL Ireland, ICS Skills has accredited more than 1,200 centres across Ireland.

http://www.ics-skills.ie

ICDL US (United States)

ICDL US (United States) is a not-for-profit initiative that delivers the ICDL certification programme throughout the United States to ICDL Advanced levels. It is an initiative of the ECDL Foundation, the international certifying authority of the leading computer skills certification programme – ICDL (known as ECDL in Europe).

http://www.icdlus.org/

ICDL Canada

ICDL computer use skill certification is for computer users in Canada. Uniform qualifications in computing skills verify computer user skills in the home, office, industry and educational environments.

http://www.icdl.ca/

ICDL South Africa

ICDL South Africa is a not-for-profit initiative that delivers the ICDL certification programme throughout South Africa to ICDL Advanced levels.

http://www.icdl.org.za/index.php

ICDL Australia

ICDL Australia is a not-for-profit initiative that delivers the ICDL certification programme throughout Australia to ICDL Advanced levels.

http://www.icdl.com.au/

ICDL - The New Zealand Computer Society

In 2001 the NZ Computer Society (NZCS) introduced the internationally recognised International Computer Driving Licence to New Zealand through a subsidiary, later moving ICDL into the core Society's operations.

http://www.icdl.co.nz

ICDL - Jamaica Computer Society Education Foundation

The Jamaica Computer Society Education Foundation (JCSEF) is a not-for-profit organization of professionals dedicated to technology in education and the improvement of computer end-user skills. JCSEF delivers the ICDL certification to ICDL Advanced levels throughout Jamaica.

http://www.jcsef.org/

ECDL Malta

ECDL Malta is a not-for-profit initiative that delivers the ICDL certification programme throughout Malta to ECDL Advanced levels.

http://www.ecdl.com.mt/

ICDL Hong Kong

ICDL HK & Macau Ltd. is dedicated to helping improve the general level of computer skills in Hong Kong and Macau by providing access for all to the information society.

http://www.icdl.com.hk/

ECDL Germany

The DLGI has successfully introduced an European IT certification standard by implementing the ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) in Germany. ECDL Core to ECDL Advanced levels available.

http://www.dlgi.de/en/home/

ICDL GCC Foundation

The ICDL GCC Foundation administer and oversee the ICDL certification program to the ICDL Advanced levels in Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates.

http://www.icdlgcc.com/

ECDL Luxembourg

L'ECDL est un certificat européen qui atteste, sur la base d'une évaluation independante et objective, des connaissances générales et des compétences pratiques dans les domaines les plus courants de l'utilisation de l'ordinateur.

http://www.ecdl.public.lu/

ECDL India

The Banyan Tree Knowledge Centre administer and oversee the ECDL certification to the ECDL Advanced level program in India.

http://www.btkc.org/home.html

ICDL Singapore

ICDL Singapore is an initiative of ECDL Foundation, the global governing body of the ICDL certification. ICDL Singapore oversee the ICDL certification to the ICDL Advanced level program.

http://www.icdl.org.sg/

ECDL Russia

ECDL Russia As, is an initiative of ECDL Foundation, the global governing body of the ECDL and ICDL certification. ECDL Russia AS oversee the ECDL certification to the ECDL Advanced level program.

http://www.ecdl.su/

ECDL Kosova

ECDL Kosova J.S.C. is the national coordination office of ECDL for Kosovo. ECDL Foundation is the certifzing authority of the leading international skills certification programme - ECDL / ICDL.

http://www.ecdl-kosova.org/web/

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Educational Services

A list of educational links, including curriculum development agencies, home tutor services, colleges, universities and private ICT training provides.

Oxford Learning

Providing high quality recognised A Level, Diplomas and BTEC HND distance learning courses.

http://www.oxfordcollege.ac/

Next Step

Next Step provides information and advice to support adults in making appropriate decisions on a full range of learning and work opportunities. The service is FREE to all adults in England, confidential, impartial, delivered by qualified careers advisers.

https://nextstep.direct.gov.uk

QCDA

QCDA (Qualification and Curriculum Development Agency) is responsible for support to schools and colleges in assessment and examinations delivery.

http://www.qcda.gov.uk

ITQ E-Skills

e-skills UK is a not-for profit, employer-led organisation, licensced by government as the "Sector Skills Council for Business and Information Technology".

http://itq.e-skills.com

South Australia Education

Find educational and other resources for the South Australia area.

http://www.sa.gov.au

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Directories

A list of directory links, including educational, SEO, business, computers, ICT, blogs and technology.

Google Directory

Listing your web site with Google can help reach the world by distributing your content on Google Web Search, Maps, Product Search, iGoogle etc...

http://www.google.co.uk/addurl/

Bing Directory

Submit your URL to the Bing (MSN) directory using the MSNBot crawler.

http://www.bing.com/webmaster/SubmitSitePage.aspx

Yahoo Directory Listings

Yahoo Directory Listings is part of a suite of services created to help businesses get more out of Yahoo!, more efficiently. Whether you've submitted to the Yahoo! Directory in the past or are a new user, Yahoo! Directory Submit provides expedited review of web sites you propose for the Yahoo! Directory.

https://ecom.yahoo.com/dir/submit/intro/

DMOZ Open Directory Project

The DMOZ Open Directory Project is the largest, human-edited directory on the Web. It is constructed and maintained by a vast, global community of volunteer editors.

http://www.dmoz.org/add.html

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IT Job Services

A list of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) job links, including networking, office, systems, technicians and consultants that the ECDL Advanced and ICDL Advanced qualifications could help you achieve.

Careers And Jobs UK

Careers and Jobs UK contains one of the largest selections of temporary and permanent UK jobs from top Employers and Recruitment Agencies but makes it really easy for you to drill down to the job that you want.

http://www.careersandjobsuk.com

Directgov Jobs

Directgov Jobs is supplied by Jobcentre Plus and forms part of "The Department of Work and Pensions" which is responsible for welfare and employment issues in the UK. Find out more about Directgov Jobs...

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Business Services

A list of business services including trading, accountancy and global market services. These services can help you run your company more efficiently if you intend to use your ECDL, ICDL or ITQ skills to start your own business.

Accounting Freedom

Accounting Freedom was formed specifically to allow clients to run and build their businesses leaving us to provide the daily tax, payroll and accounting support. Their approach to relationships and service delivery helps hundreds of clients exploit new opportunities and improve performance, which enhances the value of their company.

Webmaster Tools

Webmaster Tools is a FREE service supplied by Google to help webmasters have access to resources that will help them with crawling, indexing, keywords, sitemap creation etc...

http://www.google.com/webmasters/

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Web Services

A mixed of web services such as SEO (Search Engine Optimization), articles, web design and web site guides that can enhance your web presence if you intend to use your Microsoft Office (ECDL, ICDL and ITQ), Microsoft Databases, Microsoft Server or SAGE skills to start your own business.

Free Website Resources

Freegeardesign offers free web design resources including a website design guide, seo tips, flash, PHP, flash buttons, tutorials, reviews, design tips, how to make money using your website.

http://www.freegeardesign.co.uk

Ezine Articles

EzineArticles.com is a matching service -- bringing real-world experts and ezine publishers together. Expert authors and writers are able to post their articles to be featured within the site.

http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Paul_Buggs

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