Syllabuses

Having access to popular qualification syllabuses that can be studied from home is vital, as it allows learners to view subject areas covered within a specific qualification. Listed below are syllabus details for popular 2012 home study course qualifications, which cover the ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence), ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence) and ITQ (Information Technology Qualification) qualifications. Please note that ICDL and ECDL exam and syllabus structures are identical.

ECDL & ICDL Overview

Since the creation of the ECDL an ICDL qualifications the certificates syllabuses have been continually developed to reflect technological changes in the modern workplace. This process has been overseen by the ECDL Foundation.

ECDL & ICDL Syllabus v5.0

The seven ECDL/ICDL modules that make up level 1 and 2 qualifications cover the ECDL/ICDL version 5.0 syllabus, with the exception of module 1 (previously called "Basic Concepts of Information Technology") which has been designed to meet individual country standards. The new module 1 is called "IT Security for Users". The updated "IT Security for Users" module reflects basic security issues that affect modern day computer users. To make sure all syllabuses are covered we have supplied the "IT Security for Users" syllabus separately. Additionally module 2 has now been adapted in syllabus v5.0 from "Using the Computer and Managing Files" to "IT User Fundamentals", making the module more suitable for modern day IT use this module covers the same areas internationally. The ECDL and ICDL v5.0 and IT Security, syllabuses, can be downloaded form the ECDL website.

Marking Structure Syllabus v.5.0

The marking structure of the new level 2 syllabus for module 1 (IT Security for Users / Concepts of Information and Communication Technology - ICT) in syllabus v5.0 is still the same as v4.5 with 36 questions, a pass mark of 27 (75%) and a 45 minute time limit. The marking structure of the new ECDL core syllabus for module 2 (Using the Computer and Managing Files / IT User Fundamentals) is also still the same in v5.0 with a required pass mark of 24 (75%) and a 45 minute time limit. For more information on ECDL, please visit our ECDL Overview page and for more on ICDL, please visit our ICDL Overview page.

Advanced Modules Syllabus v2.0

Due to the new Advanced syllabus version 2.0 overhaul, the four Advanced ECDL and ICDL modules (Word-Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases and Presentations) have been updated, making the questions more relevant for modern day usage. The ECDL and ICDL Advanced v2.0 syllabus, can be downloaded from the ECDL website.

Advanced Marking Structure Syllabus v2.0

The marking structure for the new ECDL and ICDL Advanced syllabus v2.0 is still the same as in the previous v1.0 syllabus with 20 questions, required pass mark of 15 out of 20 (75%) and 1 hour time limit.

ITQ - Overview

The new NVQ/SVQ for IT users (ITQ 2009) has been developed as part of a comprehensive project that involved a full review of the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for IT users. ITQ are nationally recognised programmes which have been designed to meet the needs of today's businesses. The ECDL portfolio maps to ITQ qualifications at levels 1, 2 and 3, helping learners gain points towards an ITQ certificate. Find out more by downloading the ITQ guidelines pdf document. Please note the ITQ certifications are only relevant to UK residents, for more information please visit our ITQ Overview page.

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