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European Computer Driving Licence
Objectives of the ECDL
Benefits of the ECDL
ECDL Target Population
Level of Difficulty
Objectives of the ECDL
To promote and encourage computer literacy for all. To raise the level of knowledge about Information Technology (IT) and the level of competence in using personal computers and common computer applications for all citizens within Europe and internationally. To ensure all computer users understand best practices and the advantages of using a personal computer. To increase the productivity of all employees who need to use computers in their work. To enable better returns from investments in Information Technology (IT). To provide a basic qualification which will allow all people, regardless of their background, to be part of the Information Society
Benefits of the ECDL
Today, computer skills are increasingly important to people in all walks of life. The ECDL 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. Some of the benefits of the ECDL are that it provides: An IT skills qualification for everyone. An innovative and tangible method of skills measurement and validation. A model for education and training in the Information Society. A highly effective training delivery model o Greater public awareness of the benefits of active participation in the Information Society. A flexible and accessible qualification that offers increased mobility to holders.
ECDL Target Population
The target population for the ECDL is the general public who want to use a personal computer competently. The ECDL qualification allows workers, students and citizens to formally show, with their certification, that they have basic knowledge and competence in personal computer use. For example, office workers who want their skills using a personal computer formally recognised, will want to take the ECDL tests and obtain certification. Formal certification of computer competency is also valuable to employers to assess an employee or potential employee's skill. As such the target group for ECDL is a very broad population.
Level of Difficulty
ECDL is a certificate of knowledge and competence in personal computer use at a basic level. This basic level of knowledge and competence is expressed in the ECDL Syllabus by giving a detailed list of the Knowledge Areas and Knowledge Items (Module 1) and Skill Sets and Task Items (Modules 2-7) covered by the ECDL Syllabus. The Knowledge Areas and Skill Sets included in the ECDL Syllabus are those recognised by expert practitioners in the various domains as being necessary to cover basic knowledge and competence in using a personal computer and common computer applications. |
Module 1 Sample Exam