ECDL Individual Units

What is this course about?

ECDL has been a benchmark qualification in business and industry for well over ten years. There are level one and level two options available.

Level One
IT User Fundamentals
Using email and the Internet
Security for IT Users

Level Two
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Presentation Software
Improving Productivity

There is also a L2 Database module available, but this is NOT part of the Extra qualification.

Entry Requirements

Learners will need to know how to use a mouse and keyboard. Learners will need to use a computer and the Internet in order to work at home.

How is it taught?

Interactive learning software is available for the duration of the registration period, together with course texts. This is suported by 2 hr weekly workshop sessions, with tutor support.

How will I be assessed?

Each unit is examined by an external, on-line examination. The result is immediately available, at the end of the examination.

What else do I need to know?

Learners register for a ten week period, per unit. This allows sufficient time to complete the necessary learning for the unit. At the end of the ten weeks, learners are able to take the examination (separate registration required). If further study time is needed, a learner is able to register for a further ten week period and take the examination afterwards.

The NOCN qualifications may be more appropriate for those who wish to be formally taught during a classroom session.

What could I do next?

On successfully achieveing 2 units at level 1 or 3 at level 2, learners can complete an additional units to achieve the ECDL Essential or Extra qualification.