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International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) |
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Introduction: |
The International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) Concept is a global computer
literacy initiative developed to raise the level of knowledge about Information
Technology (IT) and increase the level of competence in using personal computers
and common computer applications for all the citizens of the world.
Owned and coordinated by The European Computer Driving Licence Foundation
Limited (ECDL-F), a non-profit organization based in Dublin, Ireland, the ICDL
GCC Foundation is an internationally recognized, vendor-neutral certificate
which demonstrates a person’s competence in computing knowledge and skills in
accordance with international standards.
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Benefits of ICDL |
Today, computer skills are increasingly important to people in all walks of
life. The ICDL is an information technology certificate for all citizens. It is
intended for those who need to, or wish to, know how to use a personal computer.
It is suitable for people from every work discipline, for people entering the
job market, and for all ages.
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Benefits for Candidates |
- Increases essential IT knowledge/skills
- Increases confidence in computer use
- Provides internationally-recognised qualification
- Improves job prospects and job mobility
- Provides a platform from which to move on to higher-level IT education
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Benefits for Employers |
- Increases productivity
- Reduces costs
- Increases the quality of employee output
- Reduces time wasted
- Makes better use of IT resources
- Provides a better return on IT investment
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Course Title |
Hrs |
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Module 1 - Concepts of Information Technology (ICT) |
10 |
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Module 2 - Using the Computer and Managing Files |
10 |
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Module 3 - Word Processing |
10 |
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Module 4 – Spreadsheets |
10 |
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Module 5 – Database |
10 |
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Module 6 – Presentation |
10 |
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Module 7 - Web Browsing and Communication |
10 |
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