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106 Part-time Prospectus 2009 | 2010
Other Accredited Programmes 107
Other Accredited Programmes
CERTIFICATE IN ECDL
Programme Code: BN723
Programme Title: Certificate in ECDL
Award Type: N/A
Award Title: Certificate in ECDL
NFQ Level of Award: N/A
ECTS Credits in Award: N/A
Minimum entry requirements:
Basic level of computer knowledge.
Schedule: Thursday 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Fee: €500
Duration: 14 weeks plus 3 nights
of exams
COURSE AIM
The international success of the European
Computer Driving Licence is evidenced
by the high level of participation in
countries such as Sweden, Ireland
and Denmark where ECDL uptake
is approaching 4% of each country’s
population. Similar high levels of uptake
are also being experienced in countries
such as the United Kingdom, Norway,
Austria, Italy and Hungary. World-wide,
participation in ECDL has exceeded
1.5 million students representing the
delivery of some six million tests. ECDL
is currently the only Europe-wide basic
IT skills accreditation scheme which has
gained broad acceptance, with the vast
majority of EU member states promoting
the programme. Further information is
available on www.ecdl.ie.
COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT
The 7 ECDL modules are as follows :
Module 1
Basic Concepts of Information
Technology
Module 2
Using a Computer and Managing Files
Module 3
Word Processing
Module 4
Spreadsheets
Module 5
Databases
Module 6
Presentation
Module 7
Information and Communication
All but the first module are practical
skills tests rather than examinations of
theory. Tests consist of tasks chosen at
random from a store of typical day-today
computer operations. The guiding
principle is reality; the licence is a
definition of your actual skills.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The European Computer Driving Licence
is for anyone who wants to certify their
computer skills according to a pan-
European industry standard. Large
multinationals have already adopted the
licence, setting it as the performance
benchmark they expect from their
employees. The licence matches the
needs of both Irish staff and employers
in its clear definition of essential
computer skills. Having the licence opens
the door to career opportunities and
prepares you for full participation in the
information age. Participants should have
a basic knowledge of computers before
embarking on this course. There is no
minimum age or entry requirement.
REGISTRATION AND ASSESSMENT
The European Computer Driving Licence
builds around a special user-friendly skills
card. This card records the skills you
demonstrate in each of seven computerrelated
modules. As you pass each module
successfully, the corresponding skill is
noted in your card. The final achievement
of a full card leads to the award of your
licence. ECDL exams may be held on a
different night to classes.
This course is run twice a year
commencing in September and February.
APPLICATION
For further details and an application
form please contact the marketing team
on 01 885 1000 or e-mail: info@itb.ie.