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ECDL is an internationally recognised qualification enabling people to demonstrate their competence in computing skills. It is the fastest IT user qualification in over 125 countries. In the United Kingdom, ECDL is awarded by the British Computer Society (BCS).
BENEFITS
- Raises the level of competency in ICT & computer skills
- Improves productivity at home and work using ICT
- Requires no prior knowledge of ICT or computing skills
- Provides a worldwide recognised qualification
TARGET GROUP
ECDL is aimed at those who wish to acquire a benchmark qualification in computing to help them secure an ICT job; to help them improve their skills and enhance career prospects in their current job. Major companies e.g. the NHS, HSBC and Sainsburys have adopted ECDL as the benchmark ICT qualification.
ECDL Syllabus Version 4
BCS Level 1 Certificate for IT Users (ECDL PART 1)
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UNIT |
DESCRIPTION |
MODULE |
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Unit A |
Concepts of Information Technology |
ECDL Module 1 |
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Unit B |
Using the Computer and Managing Files |
ECDL Module 2 |
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Unit C |
Information and Communication |
ECDL Module 7 |
BCS Level 2 Certificate for IT Users (ECDL PART 2)
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UNIT |
DESCRIPTION |
MODULE |
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Unit A |
Word Processing |
ECDL Module 3 |
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Unit B |
Spreadsheets |
ECDL Module 4 |
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Unit C |
Database |
ECDL Module 5 |
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Unit D |
Presentation |
ECDL Module 6 |
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Unit E |
Using IT |
ECDL Module E |
ASSESSMENT PATTERN
Each of the seven modules is assessed by a manual or electronic test. Unit E is assessed using a multiple-choice test which is externally marked by BCS.
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3 Weeks (45 hours) |
BCS Level 1 Certificate for IT Users (ECDL Part 1) |
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6 Weeks (90 hours) |
BCS Level 2 Certificate for IT Users (ECDL Part 2) |
Training Hours/Sessions
Monday to Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm
1.30pm to 4.30pm
6.00pm to 9.00pm
What does enrolment and registration involve?
Enrolment and registration are administrative procedures that place you on our books, ensuring that you have access to facilities and appropriate support. It also enables clarification of aims and objectives of your proposed training course and places you on the register. Once you are sure of the course you would like to attend, you should enrol at the Admin Office between 9.30 am and 5.30pm. Your enrolment or registration fees for Word Processing and ECDL Part 1 are £25 if you are unemployed and claiming benefit or £75 if you are not. For ECDL Part 2, your registration fees are £25 if you are unemployed and £80 if you are not. The registration fees cover basic administration, tea and coffee.
Tuition, currently estimated at £1500, is being met by government funds. Therefore, the training is available to you absolutely free. Examination and certification fees, payable to awarding bodies, are not included. Please ask for details.
Is there additional support for English Language?
Spoken English language sessions are offered to help clients whose mother tongue is not English. These structured English courses are taught at three different levels and lead to Pitman or Cambridge certified exams. Experience has shown that clients who have completed our English courses have demonstrated improved performance on the IT courses. | 
