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'''European Computer Driving Licence''' (ECDL) also known as '''International Computer Driving Licence''' (ICDL) is a [[computer literacy]] certification programme provided by ECDL Foundation, a not for profit organisation. |
'''European Computer Driving Licence''' (ECDL) also known as '''International Computer Driving Licence''' (ICDL) is a [[computer literacy]] certification programme provided by ECDL Foundation, a not for profit organisation. |
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In 2001, the ECDL certification programme was recommended by the [[European Commission]] High Level Group, ESDIS, to be a Europe-wide certification scheme.<ref>{{cite web |
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The ECDL / ICDL certification seeks to become a world-wide in [[Information and Communication Technology (education)|Information and Communication Technology]] certifications.{{Fact|date=July 2007}} |
The ECDL / ICDL certification seeks to become a world-wide in [[Information and Communication Technology (education)|Information and Communication Technology]] certifications.{{Fact|date=July 2007}} |
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In addition, this project receives funding and is indirectly supported by the [[European Commission]] through [[ESPRIT]] and the Leonardo da Vinci programme.<ref>{{cite web |
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According to ECDL Foundation, the ECDL / ICDL certification is recognised and supported by governments, computer societies, international organisations and commercial corporations.{{Fact|date=July 2007}} |
According to ECDL Foundation, the ECDL / ICDL certification is recognised and supported by governments, computer societies, international organisations and commercial corporations.{{Fact|date=July 2007}} |
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Revision as of 22:21, 21 November 2007
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) also known as International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) is a computer literacy certification programme provided by ECDL Foundation, a not for profit organisation.
In 2001, the ECDL certification programme was recommended by the European Commission High Level Group, ESDIS, to be a Europe-wide certification scheme.[1] The ECDL / ICDL certification seeks to become a world-wide in Information and Communication Technology certifications.[citation needed] In addition, this project receives funding and is indirectly supported by the European Commission through ESPRIT and the Leonardo da Vinci programme.[2] According to ECDL Foundation, the ECDL / ICDL certification is recognised and supported by governments, computer societies, international organisations and commercial corporations.[citation needed]
Candidates
The ECDL / ICDL certification is available in 148 countries and in 38 languages.[3] As of 2007, ECDL Foundation has issued more than 7 million ECDL / ICDL certificates.[4]
ECDL Foundation markets the ECDL / ICDL certification programme to people who need to demonstrate their full competence in the use of a personal computer and common computer applications and that they know the essential concepts of the Information Technology. Prospective Candidates are expected to have used computers and have seen some of the common software applications before. Programmes are available for Candidates with other skill requirements.
ECDL Foundation claims increased productivity and job prospects improvement as one of the benefits of the ECDL / ICDL certification, which is provided by a local Test Centre for a fee.
The ECDL / ICDL certification
According to ECDL Foundation, ECDL / ICDL is a test of practical skills and competencies and consists of seven separate modules covering computer theory and practice. To achieve an ECDL / ICDL certification, the Candidate must successfully pass a test in all seven modules.
ECDL / ICDL is a test of practical skills and competencies which is tested over 7 separate modules:
- Concepts of Information Technology
- Using the Computer & Managing files
- Word Processing
- Spreadsheets
- Database
- Presentation
- Information & Communication
References
- ^ "eEuropeTargets 2001/2002". European Commission. 2007-07-02. Retrieved 2007-10-12.
- ^ Musotto, Francesco (2001-02-22). "European computer driving licence". EUR-Lex. Retrieved 2007-10-12.
- ^ "Why ICDL?". ECDL Foundation. Retrieved 2007-10-12.
with a presence in approximately 148 countries and translated in over 38 languages.
- ^ "7 Million ECDL / ICDL Candidates worldwide". ECDL Foundation. August 2007. Retrieved 2007-10-12.
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