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International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)

  • How does ICDL work?

    International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) is a world-wide qualification, offered in over 100 countries, designed for those who want to gain a recognised qualification in the basic use of IT software applications.

    There are seven ICDL modules which must be passed before the ICDL certificate is awarded. ​Syllabi for the ICDL modules can be found within the BCS Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ICDL Core) on the BCS website.

    ICDL modules
    Module number Module name Description Syllabus
    1 Security for IT users For this module, the candidate must know about the basic components of a personal computer and understand some of the basic concepts of Information Technology (IT) such as data storage and memory. View Security for IT users syllabus
    2 IT users fundamentals For this module, the candidate must demonstrate knowledge and competence in using the basic functions of a computer and its operating system. View IT users fundamentals syllabus 
    3 Word processing For this module, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to use a word processing application on a computer. View Word processing syllabus
    4 Spreadsheet For this module, the candidate must understand and be able to accomplish basic operations associated with developing, formatting and using a spreadsheet. View Spreadsheet syllabus
    5 Database For this module, the candidate must understand the basic concepts of databases.  View Database syllabus
    6 Presentations For this module, the candidate must demonstrate competence in using the presentations application on a computer. The candidate will be able to accomplish basic tasks such as creating, formatting and preparing presentations for distribution and display. View Presentations
    7 Using email and the internet This module is divided in two sections. For the first section, information, the candidate must accomplish basic Web search tasks using a Web browser application and available search engine tools, to bookmark search results.  View Using email and the internet syllabus
  • Courses needed for examinations

    Courses

    Module number ICDL module Course
    1 Security for IT users Security for IT Users
    2 IT users fundamentals IT users fundamentals
    3 Word processing Basic Word and Intermediate Word 
    4 Spreadsheet Basic Excel and Intermediate Excel
    5 Database Basic Access and Intermediate Access
    6 Presentations PowerPoint
    7 Using email and the internet Email and Internet
  • How to book

    You can book a course or exam by emailing digitalservicestraining@belfastcity.gov.uk or call 028 9027 0707.

    Our Information Technology training team has over 20 years of experience in providing training in all areas of computing, from basic awareness to advanced level courses.

Book a course or exam with us

digitalservicestraining@belfastcity.gov.uk

028 9027 0707

9 – 21 Adelaide Street, Belfast, BT2 8DJ

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