ECDL

The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is an internationally recognised qualification for computer users. ECDL improves your understanding and efficient use of computers. The course opens up a variety of opportunities through the broad range of skills it provides.

The qualification is widely recognised by employers as proof of ability and competence when working with IT.

No prior knowledge of IT or skill in computing is needed to study ECDL; it is designed for people wishing to gain a benchmark qualification in computing to enhance their career prospects or for personal development.

How does it work?

The basic ECDL qualification is broken down into two levels: ECDL Essentials and ECDL Extra. These can be taken individually to obtain single certificates, or together to achieve the overall ECDL qualification.

ECDL Essentials is a Level 1 ITQ Award and consists of 3 modules. ECDL Extra is a Level 2 ITQ Certificate and consists of 4 modules.

What are the modules?

IT User Fundamentals (Level 1 - Essentials) Using Email and the Internet (Level 1 - Essentials) Security for IT Users (Level 1 - Essentials) Word processing (Level 2 - Extra) Spreadsheet Software (Level 2 - Extra) Presentation Software (Level 2 - Extra) Improving Productivity Using IT (Level 2 – Extra)

Course Duration

Complete ECDL will take approximately 120 hours (45 hours for ECDL Essential and 75 hours for ECDL Extra)

Cost

Please contact us on 020 7354 5655 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to identify whether you qualify for FREE training.

Eligibility

Participants need to be 19 years of age or older for training, however if you just wish to take the exams there is no eligibility requirement.

Enrolment

Please give us a call on 020 7354 5655 to make an appointment to see one of our tutors. Please bring a proof of ID, proof of address and proof of benefit (if applicable).