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 Overview

With hundreds of different home study courses available worldwide it's essential to choose the right certification that suits your, financial needs, personal circumstance and is desired by employers. This article covers the popular globally recognised International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) known as European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) qualification inside Europe. Both ECDL and ICDL qualifications can be achieved quickly and cost-effectively via home study courses.

ICDL Modules

ICDL certifications cover a range of ICDL modules covering various ability levels. All ICDL modules cover essential ICT applications required in the modern workplace. Overall ICDL modules give learners all the advantages of education at a pace they desire.

ICDL Start Certification

To achieve the ICDL Start certification candidates must pass any four of the following seven level 1 and 2 ICDL modules:

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

ICDL Certification

To achieve the ICDL certification candidates must pass all of the following seven level 1 and 2 ICDL modules:

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

ICDL Advanced Certification

To achieve the ICDL Advanced certification candidates must pass any one of the following four level 3 ICDL modules:

* Word-Processing
* Spreadsheets
* Databases
* Presentations

ICDL Expert Certification

To achieve the ICDL Expert certification candidates must pass all four of the level 3 ICDL modules:

* Word-Processing
* Spreadsheets
* Databases
* Presentations

ICDL Learning Flexibility

With thousands of ICDL test centres worldwide and three years from the first successful ICDL exam taken to complete the qualification.

ICDL Practice Tests

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