ECDL Online Course

Key Information
Course Format: Price:
Online Course £150.00

Assessment: Payment Options:

Written Assignments Spread the cost over 4 monthly payments

Approximate Study Time: Initial Payment of

80 Hours of Self Study £60.00

Approximate Delivery Time: Followed by 3 payments of:

2-4 Working Days (Via Email) £30.00

The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is an internationally recognised IT qualification designed
to give students the skills to use a computer confidently and effectively. This official ECDL online course
can help to improve your understanding and efficient use of computers. The course opens up a variety of
opportunities through the broad range of skills it provides.

The ECDL qualification is widely recognised by employers as proof of ability and competence when working
with IT. The ECDL is designed for novice and intermediate computer users, assumes no prior expertise, and
offers a flexible working programme. ECDL is the world’s leading computer skills certification. To date more
than 14 million people have engaged with the ECDL programme in over 100 countries.

The ECDL units are taken from the ITQ (IT User Qualification)
framework which encourage learners to choose from a wide range of
units at different levels.

Versions of ECDL Tests available with this course:

The ECDL syllabus can be broken down and delivered as the following ECDL tests through suitable testing
centres:

ECDL Essentials is a Level 1 ITQ Award and consists of modules 1, 2 & 7. ECDL Essentials is designed as an
introduction to IT. ECDL Essentials is accredited on both the QCF (England and Wales) and SCQF (Scotland)
framework (QCF Qualification Accreditation Number - 500/6226/8).

ECDL Extra is a Level 2 ITQ Award and consists of modules 3, 4, 6 and 8 (Improving Productivity Using
IT). ECDL Extra builds on a students basic knowledge to improve their understanding of word processing,
spreadsheets and presentation software packages. ECDL Extra is accredited on both the QCF (England and
Wales) and SCQF (Scotland) framework (QCF Qualification Accreditation Number - 500/6242/6).

ECDL Core (7 Unit) consists of Modules 1 to 7 and excludes the Productivity in IT module. The qualifica-
tion is widely recognised by employers as proof of ability and competence when working with computers.
The ECDL 7 consists of individual units taken from the BCS IT User Skills Qualification (QCF Qualification
Accreditation Number - 601/0634/7).

The ECDL Online Course includes all of the 8 modules detailed below, so students can follow their preferred
ECDL learning option. These modules cannot be sold separately:

● Module 1 - Security for IT Users

● Module 2 - IT User Fundamentals
● Module 3 - Word Processing
● Module 4 - Spreadsheets
● Module 5 - Database Software
● Module 6 - Presentation Software
● Module 7 - Internet and Email
● Module 8 - Improving Productivity Using IT

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The ECDL Online Course currently covers the use of Windows 7 so Unit 2 will be specific to this Operating
system. Students need to select a version of Microsoft Office to study. It is possible to complete the course
without a version of Microsoft Office as the course does include an emulator although we do recommend
having a version available to you so that you can put into practice what you are learning.

Please Note: You need to notify us of your chosen version of Microsoft Office or alternatively we will email
you to confirm when an order is placed without this information.

Elective Choices:

● Microsoft Office 2007

● Microsoft Office 2010
● Microsoft Office 2013

The home study courses consist of the following Units:

● Unit 1: Security for IT Users

This module requires candidates to demonstrate knowledge and competence in System Performance,
Security, Information Security, Technology Security, Guidelines and Procedures and Data Security.

● Unit 2: IT User Fundamentals

This module requires candidates to demonstrate knowledge and competence in using the common functions
of a personal computer and its operating system. Among other tasks, candidates will learn to operate
effectively within the desktop environment and how to manage and organise files and directories/folders.

● Unit 3: Word Processing

This module enables candidates to demonstrate the ability to use a word processing application to accomplish
everyday tasks associated with creating, formatting and finishing small-sized word processing documents
such as letters and other everyday documents.

● Unit 4: Spreadsheets

This module enables candidates to understand the concept of spreadsheets and to demonstrate the ability
to use a spreadsheet application. Candidates will understand and be able to accomplish tasks associated
with developing, formatting, modifying and using a spreadsheet, in addition to using standard formulas and
functions, and demonstrate competence in creating and formatting graphs or charts.

● Unit 5: Database Software

This module enables candidates to understand some of the main concepts of databases and demonstrate
the ability to use a database application. This includes creating and modifying tables, queries, forms and
reports, and preparing outputs ready for distribution, as well as learning to relate tables and to retrieve and
manipulate information from a database by using query and sort tools.

● Unit 6: Presentation Software

This module enables candidates to demonstrate competence in using presentation tools on a computer.
Candidates will be able to accomplish tasks such as creating, formatting, modifying and preparing
presentations using different slide layouts for display and printed distribution.

● Unit 7: Internet and Email

The Using Email & the Internet module enables candidates to learn about the Internet and how to use a web
browsing application as well as how to understand some of the concepts of electronic mail (email) and know
about other communication options.
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● Unit 8: Improving Productivity Using IT

The Improving Productivity module, teaches learners about ways in which you can use Information Technology
(IT) skills to improve productivity at work. The module shows how you can work more efficiently by planning
the use of IT tools and systems, finding out if the tools or systems you had chosen were appropriate for
achieving your goal, and then by finding solutions to work faster when using the same tools.

Prerequisites:

There are no particular entry requirements although students should be able to comfortably use the Internet.
The recommended settings to run this course are: Google Chrome; Flash Player; Popup windows enabled;
and Minimum Windows 7 Operating System. It is possible to use other browsers to run this course although
we recommend using Google Chrome as it works best with the ECDL Online Course.

APPLE MAC USERS:

The ECDL Syllabus covers the use of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office and is designed for use on a
PC. It will be possible to view the course materials using an Apple Mac although the information within the
course will be specific to Windows based software and to cover the practical elements within the course the
student would need to have the appropriate software.

Course Duration & Support:

Students may register at any time and have access to the course materials online for a 1 year period. Email
support is available for the full period of your study.

Qualification:

The BCS and ECDL Portfolio of qualifications have been designed to map
directly into ITQ so that when you gain a BCS or ECDL certificate you will
also be receiving ITQ certification. ITQ is a portfolio of qualifications which
replaced the National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) for IT and comput-
ing. It is a nationally-recognised programme which has been designed by
employers to meet the needs of today's businesses.

Please Note - ECDL Testing Centres:

We offer an officially endorsed ECDL Online Course with tutor support. To complete the ECDL tests, students
would need to register with and sit their tests at an authorised ECDL testing centre. We recommend
contacting local testing centres for test availability and pricing prior to starting the course as the arranging
and sitting of tests is the students responsibility. On completion of the course a Certificate of Completion is
available for students not wanting to take the ECDL Tests.

BCS advise students to find a testing only centre through their search facility:

Click Here to find your nearest ECDL testing centre or search: https://acforum.ecdl.co.uk/findacentre/

When searching for testing only centres you should choose "ECDL/ITQ” and "Testing only” from the options
and then click "Go Find” which will bring up a list of your 20 closest ECDL testing centres registered for
external candidates.

The BCS rely on the testing centres to keep their information up to date. They advise that students call a
few centres from the list to make sure they do offer testing only, but also to compare prices which will vary
at each centre. If you are struggling to find a testing centre or need further advise then you can contact the
BCS Support Team or you can email them on: qualifications@hq.bcs.org.uk.

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