1. The International Computer Driving Licence

2. About the ICDL: Available in 148 countries…
The global standard in ‘user’ computer skills:
Available in 148 countries…
Translated into 38 languages…
More than 11 million Candidates worldwide…
Endorsed by:
computer societies
governments
international organisations
academia
the corporate sector

3. About the ICDL: Uniquely-validated and quality-assured syllabus
Vendor independent
Uniquely-validated and quality-assured syllabus
Part of a life-long learning pathway
Demonstrates achievement of a broad range of skills
Flexible learning through the largest global network of approved Centres

4. 7 Modules: Concepts of Information Technology
Using the Computer and Managing Files
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Databases
Presentations
Information and Communication
Module 1 is a theoretical test of computing knowledge, and Modules 2 to 7 are practical skills tests.
The ICDL Syllabus has been developed in collaboration with IT Practitioners, Academics and CEPIS Members.

5. ICDL Certificate: Modules can be completed in any order:
Pass 4 Modules – achieve an ICDL Start Certificate
Pass all 7 Modules – achieve a full ICDL Certificate

6. How do you get an ICDL Certificate?
Get a Skills Log Book
Go through training at a registered Centre or study at home – approximately 30 hours of training per Module, depending on the Candidate’s experience and skills
Pass ICDL Tests at a registered Centre (and take Log Book and ID along to the testing sessions) – 45 minutes per test
Send completed and signed Log Book to ICDL Africa (where the results will be verified and the Certificate issued)

7. Benefits for the Individual:
Springboard to improved job & study prospects
Internationally recognised qualification
Increases essential IT skills levels
Increases confidence in computer use – reduces stress
Platform to move on to higher-level IT education
Flexible learning – formal training not a pre-requisite

8. Benefits for Employers:
Demonstrable standard for computer skills
Saves time and money – increased staff performance
Increases quality of output
Increases job satisfaction, motivation and staff retention
Improves company communications
Greater return on IT investment – better use of IT resources
Flexibility of learning allows tailoring to specific requirements
Modularity – allows ongoing monitoring of training progress
Incentive for staff to successfully complete training
Vendor independent
Studies done: list.

9. Benefits for Society:
Increases national productivity and competitiveness
Increases access for citizens to the Information Society
Increases return on investment in IT infrastructure
Fosters inward investment
Increases uptake of online services
Improves access and uptake of e-Government services
Adds value to training and testing products and services sectors