ECDL Extra: Level 2

The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is a relevant and 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.

ECDL offers flexible courses and patterns of study, and is designed for novice and intermediate computer users. A downloadable syllabus is available for each of the ECDL courses. By looking at these in relation to your current experience and skill levels, you should be able to determine which is right for you.

ECDL Essentials and Extra

This qualification is ideal for novice computer users wishing to prove and improve their computing skills for the benefit of themselves and of future employers.

It is also particularly suited to those who require the utmost flexibility in their learning programme, perhaps due to personal or career commitments.

ECDL is designed for novice or intermediate users. It assumes no prior expertise, and offers a flexible working programme.

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. As the qualifications map to the ITQ standards they are eligible for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The modules that comprise ECDL

Word processing
(Level 2 - Extra)
Spreadsheet Software
(Level 2 - Extra)
Presentation Software
(Level 2 - Extra)
Improving Productivity Using IT
(Level 2 - Extra)