ECDL

ECDL

To find out what exactly the ECDL is, click here.

If you want to know where you can find out more information about the ECDL, click here.

In an nutshell, the ECDL (or European Computer Driving Licence) is an internationally-recognised qualification which you can show to an employer to prove you have the knowledge and skills needed to use the most common computer applications efficiently and productively. It is NOT a qualification for computer experts; it is for anyone who needs to use a computer at work and/or at home.

The qualification is highly suitable for teachers since it covers the basic areas teachers need to learn about. Just preparing for the test, either on your own by using the many resources on line (see below) or by taking a course, would be extremely useful for any teacher wishing to become computer-literate.

The test consists of seven modules:

Module 1: Basic concepts of Information Technology
Module 2: Using the Computer and Managing Files (eg Microsoft Windows)
Module 3: Word Processing (eg Microsoft Word)
Module 4: Spreadsheets (eg Microsoft Excel)
Module 5: Database (eg Microsoft Access)
Module 6: Presentation (eg Microsoft PowerPoint)
Module 7: Information and Communication (email and Internet)

The modules can be taken separately and you can choose which software you want to use in your test. For example, if you are used to using WordPerfect instead of Microsoft Word, then you may choose to take Module 3 using WordPerfect. Or you may choose to take the test on Word 6 instead of Word 97.

You can also take the test in many languages, including English and Czech.

WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ECDL?

Information in English

http://www.ecdl.co.uk/ Here is information about all aspects of the ECDL. Click on Products and then ECDL to find:

General information
Sample question papers for each module
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

http://www.ecdl.com/main/syllabus.php The complete syllabus for the test

Here you can find free materials from Cheltenham Computer Training: http://www.cctglobal.com/ecdl/index.html (Click on Download Now next to ECDL Syllabus 4).

Information in Czech

Similar information to the above can be obtained in Czech from http://www.ecdl.cz/ Here you can also find a list of centres where it is possible to take the ECDL in the Czech Republic.