European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

A really useful, comprehensive, easy to learn guide to the main areas of computing. Course content includes: Basic concepts of IT, using a computer and managing files, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation & drawing, e-mail and Internet. This course can be taken at home, at college or at a drop-in centre when you can choose when you learn and at your own pace.

The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is the European-wide qualification which enables people to demonstrate their competence in computer skills. Key benefits for you as an individual are that it: The ECDL is designed specifically for those who wish to gain a basic qualification in computing to help them with their current job, develop their IT skills and enhance their career prospects. No prior knowledge of IT or computer skills is needed to study the ECDL, however some training centres may ask you to complete a basic IT user course first.

Website: ECDL

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