T HE W ORLD OF ICDL By: E MAN A ZMI Assistant Lecturer, Coordinator of R&D Unit (H.I.C.I.S) Training Expert (IFC – World Bank)

nternational omputer riving icense W HAT I S ICDL? It is the world's largest and fastest growing certification in computer skills. known as the European Computer Driving License (ECDL) inside Europe. It is designed specifically for those who wish to gain or improve basic qualification in computing with an internationally recognized qualification.

nternational omputer riving icense W HAT I S ICDL? It is the world's largest and fastest growing certification in computer skills. known as the European Computer Driving License (ECDL) inside Europe. It is designed specifically for those who wish to gain or improve basic qualification in computing with an internationally recognized qualification. No prior knowledge of IT or desktop skills is required… So… Put Yourself in the Driving Seat! W HY ?

I MPORTANCE O F ICDL? The ICDL enjoys huge popularity around the world. Currently, over 6 million people have studied for the qualification in 146 countries around the world.

The qualification approved by Egyptian and Jordanian governments; Ministries and Departments In UAE, Kuwait, Oman and Saudi Arabia recommend the ICDL qualification. I MPORTANCE O F ICDL? ICDL IN THE M IDDLE E AST

The UNESCO Cairo Office is the licensee for the operation of the ICDL program in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria and Yemen. The ICDL GCC Foundation is the licensee to administer and oversee the ICDL certification program in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE. H OW D OES ICDL W ORK I N T HE M IDDLE E AST

The Egyptian Ministry of Education, Ministry of Higher Education, and Ministry of ICT and e-Government ICDL I N E GYPT All have authorized the ICDL program for their employees and teachers.

Study the courses of ICDL 7 modules. M AIN S TEPS T O G ET Y OUR ICDL C ERTIFICATION Get your ICDL Skills Card from an accredited test center. It is a record of each module passed and valid for 3 years. Get your test and pass a module by achieving a score of 75% or greater. The maximum duration for each ICDL test is 45 minutes. After you successfully pass 1 theoretical and 6 practical tests, your stamped skills card will sent to the National ICDL Operator to get your ICDL certificate.

ICDL 7 M ODULES Module 1: Basic Concepts of IT: IT Components of a computer, definitions, common computer terms, computer use in everyday life... Module 2: Using the Computer and Managing Files: files Working on a desktop, organising files, simple editing, print features... Module 3:Word Processing: (Microsoft Word) Opening a document, basic operations, styling and editing a document, printing a document...

ICDL 7 M ODULES Module 4: Spreadsheets: (Microsoft Excel) Opening a spreadsheet, inputting data, working with formulas/functions, graphs and charts, printing... Module 5: Databases: (Microsoft Access) Planning a database, entering and sorting data, retrieving information, reporting... Module 6: Presentations: (Microsoft PowerPoint) Creating a presentation, formatting text/images, inserting graphics, printing, distribution, added effects... Module 7: Information and Communication: (Microsoft Internet Explorer) Getting started on the Internet, Web browsing, , managing messages...

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Practice! T HE P RACTICAL W AY T O G AIN Y OUR ICDL C ERTIFICATION Put yourself in the driving seat and…

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe” Abraham Lincoln ( ) D ON’T F ORGET!

P UT Y OURSELF IN THE D RIVING S EAT

V ALUABLE W EBSITES Australian Computer Society Inc.

V ALUABLE W EBSITES An international website provide a sample of ICDL exercises, quizzes, lessons, and links

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a leading provider for IT training, development, project management and consulting in Egypt.

V ALUABLE W EBSITES Egyptian Ministry of ICT and e-Government website. It provide a valuable offer for an ICDL scholarship to Egyptian people end by 30 June 2007

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