International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)
Benefits of Attending the ICDL Course at International Academy
ICDL is the world’s leading computer skills certification. To date more than 14 million people have engaged with the ICDL programme, in over 150 countries, through a network of over 24,000 ICDL Accredited Test Centres The ICDL programme defines the skills and competencies necessary to use a computer and common computer applications. It offers a wide range of modules including Computer Essentials, Word Processing and IT Security. Candidates take tests in the modules which are most relevant to their educational and professional requirements, thereby creating their ICDL Profile. Whether in school, university or in the workplace, ICDL offers the skills you need to succeed. International Academy is registered with the ICDL Foundation since 2002
Why the ICDL?
ICDL programmes are for anyone who wishes to become fully competent in the use of a computer and common applications. Computer skills enable people of all ages to understand and use technology to improve their personal and professional lives. ICDL modules provide a practical programme of up-to-date skills and knowledge areas which are validated by a test.
ICDL For Individuals
The ability to use a computer effectively is an essential life skill. Computer skills enable people of all ages to understand and use technology to improve their personal and professional lives. A computer skills certification can help the holder’s professional life by making them more attractive to employers, while increasing their ability to communicate and access information and services in their personal life.
ICDL For Employees
Skilled employees enable organisations to use technology more effectively, leading to increases in productivity and competitiveness and ensuring that operational objectives are achieved more efficiently. ICDL certification programmes are used to increase the value of human capital and achieve productivity gains through developing competent employees.
Prerequisite
You must be confident with the keyboard and mouse.
Modules
The new ICDL is made up of a range of modules – each module provides a practical programme of up-to-date skills and knowledge areas, which are validated by a test. New ICDL enables you to develop and certify your computer skills in the subject areas of your choice, and to the level that you need – either for work, or for day-to-day life. Through the module combination that you choose, you create your own individual ICDL Profile.
The following modules are offered at International Academy with a brief outline:
MODULE: Computer Essentials
Computers and Devices
Desktop, Icons, Settings
Outputs
File Management
Networks
Security and Well-Being
MODULE: Word Processing
Using the Application
Document Creation
Formatting
File Management
Objects
Mail Merge
Prepare Outputs
MODULE: Spreadsheets
Using the Application
Cells
Managing Worksheets
File Management
Formatting
Charts
Prepare Outputs
MODULE: Presentations
Using the Application
Developing a Presentation
Text
Graphical Objects
Prepare Outputs
MODULE: Databases
Understanding Databases
Using the Application
Tables
Retrieving Information
Objects
Outputs
MODULE: Online Essentials
Web Browsing Concepts
Web Browsing
Web-Based Information
Communication Concepts
Using Emails
The above modules covers both Beginners and Intermediate levels.
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