The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

The ECDL was something I initially encountered some 4 years ago and it was of interest to me because it is an I.T qualification which is recognise throughout Europe. Fortunately the computer course itself was being held at a location only a few miles away where I reside and so commuting was not a problem. The course is broken down into 7 areas each of which will be assessed via an online multiple choice test and these are Use Of I.T Systems The first of these modules is simply a very basic overview which will allow to understand the functions that I.T has particularly in the work place. Operate A Computer - This is simply showing people ...  Read the complete review

The European Computer Driving Licence is an internationally-recognised computer course covering all the basics of PC use and the Microsoft Office suite. I've used computers extensively for years but did not have any formal proof of my knowledge when job hunting so I've got very bored of sitting numerous repetitive IT tests when signing up with each agency. When I saw that my current employer offered the ECDL, therefore, I jumped at the opportunity to add it to my CV - and in work hours as well. Bonus! The ECDL is run through the ECDL Foundation and my employer has a licence from them to run both the basic and advanced courses. I'm keen to do the advanced ones ...  Read the complete review

I have to declare an interest here, I make my living teaching ECDL (European Computer Driving License) and other similar qualifications, so you know where I am coming from. ECDL version 4.5 is as has already been mentioned an Internationally recognised qualificaion. In these troubled times, you never know when you might need a qualification that is recognised in a different country (only kidding). It is from The BCS (British Computer Society) suite of qualifications. The BCS is the regulatory body for computer profesionals in this country, in much the same way that The Law Society regulates Lawyers and the British Medical Council regulates Doctors. ...  Read the complete review

The ECDL is an interntionally recognised qualification that shows good compter skills. It is a well known one and is taken seriously, unlike some of the IT courses available through the internet. Also, this is a course that could be used for home as well as as work skills. If you are under 19 you can do the ECDL course for free through an adult education centre and if recieving certin benefits you get a reduced price.The whole thing costs around £250 and the reduced price is around £60(At my local adult education centre) The course itself can be taken up to level two. Each level contains individual modules to work through and pass (At 75% pass rate) before moving on to ...  Read the complete review

The European Computer Driving License has been around for a number of years now and is gaining in popularity all the time. I have noticed it showing up in more and more job advertisements as it shows that a candidate has a good all round knowledge of computer systems. There are a large number of people out there a bit like myself who left school with a smattering of O'levels and possibly RSA stage 2 typing but who have been working on computers for many years, be it wordprocessing, spreadsheets, finance packages. They can't however apply for a job because although they can write a wee macro, add up figures, send emails they don't have the piece of paper to ...  Read the complete review