What is ECDL?
Accredited by computer societies worldwide, the ECDL is an
internationally recognised standard of competence that certifies
that a person has the necessary knowledge and skill set to
use the most common software applications effectively and
productively. Since its introduction in 1998 , the ECDL standard
has been adopted and recognised by both European and non-European
countries, including the United Kingdom, South Africa, France,
Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Ireland,
Norway, Finland, Australia and Canada.
The ECDL comprises seven modules:
ECDL Module One
Basic Concepts Of Information & Computer
Technology
ECDL Module Two
Using The Computer & Managing Files
ECDL Module Three
Word Processing
ECDL Module Four
Spreadsheets
ECDL Module Five
Databases
ECDL Module Six
Presentations
ECDL Module Seven
Information & Communication
Once completed, students sit for an examination set out by
the Malta Institute for Computer Sciences.
|
|
Question and Answer
Q. Who is the ECDL aimed at?
A. The ECDL is aimed at anyone and everyone from 12 years
to 100 years!
Q. Will the ECDL help me find employment?
A. There are many case studies and success stories associated
with the ECDL accreditation... Although It will not guarantee
you a job after completing it. It will most certainly improve
your chances 100%.
Q. How do I get the official ECDL Certification?
A. To achieve your ECDL Certification, you will need to purchase
a Skills Card. This document lists each of the seven modules
of the ECDL. Each time you pass a module exam, a 'Pass' mark
is indicated on your Skills Card next to the module. Once
students pass a test in each of these modules, they may exchange
their Skills Card with their official ECDL licence, which
confirms their competence in computer skills and provides
them with a World Wide Recognised qualification.
Q. Where can I sit for these examinations and
get my official ECDL Certification?
A. The Malta Institute for Computer Sciences is an official
ECDL Examination Centre. Official ECDL skill cards are readily
available and students may decide to sit for any of the official
examinations at their
convenience during any time of the day.
Full time invigilators are readily available at the
Institute .
|
