• What is the E/ICDL?
• Structure of the E/ICDL syllabus
• Registration for the E/ICDL
• E/ICDL testing
• E/ICDL log book
• Can I try out mock tests?
• Training resources
• Further information
• Book an E/ICDL test

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What is the E/ICDL?

The European/International Computer Driving Licence (E/ICDL) is the internationally recognised qualification which enables candidates to demonstrate their competence in the use of Information Technology (IT).  The record breaking E/ICDL is the fastest growing IT user qualification in over 125 countries.

Structure of the E/ICDL syllabus

To achieve the E/ICDL, candidates must undertake seven modules concerning IT.  The seven modules that make up the E/ICDL are as follows:

• IT Security.
• Using the computer and managing files/IT User Fundementals
• Word processing.
• Spreadsheets.
• Database.
• Presentation.
• Web Browsing and Communication/Using the Internet & Email

The seven examinations can be taken in any order. Staff may take them one at a time or as many as they feel ready to attempt.

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E/ICDL testing

Candidates sit a small test (up to 45 minutes) for each module using Automatic Testing Software on the PC.  A series of tasks are required to produce, for instance, documents or worksheets and/or answer some multiple-choice questions regarding the use of IT.

A pass grade of 75% or higher is required to pass each E/ICDL module.  Test results are presented immediately after a test.

To book a full test, use the online E/ICDL test booking form and an E/ICDL invigilator will confirm your chosen date/time/module test.

Please note that testing must be undertaken under examination conditions in STB4, Basement level, Stewart House, 32 Russell Square, London, WC1B 5DN.  A candidate cannot undertake a full E/ICDL test in their office or online at home (i.e. not in any other location other than the registered E/ICDL test centre unless permission is granted by the British Computer Society).

It should also be noted that a candidate has a maximum time length of up to three years to complete all testing from the date of the first successful test.

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E/ICDL log book number

When enrolling on the E/ICDL, a candidate will be issued with an electronic log book number to record progress through all seven modules.  When each module is successfully completed, the results are uploaded to the BCS (British Computer Society).  Once all seven modules have been completed, a certificate is automatically despatched via the test centre.

A candidate can take each test as many times as required to pass (re-sits cannot be undertaken on the same day of the original test).

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Can I try out mock tests?

E/ICDL candidates may “try out” the mock tests (known as primers) in the drop-in workshop sessions on Wednesdays (1230hrs - 1430hrs) in STB4 (Basement level, Stewart House, 32 Russell Square, London, WC1B 5DN).

Training resources

To support the E/ICDL, a number of courses in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Web/Email (Microsoft Outlook/Internet Explorer) and Using a Computer/Managing Files have been developed by the Staff Development office.  A choice of Office 2003 or Office 2007 is also available for candidates (note that some Office 2007 course are currently under development - see training page for further details).

A schedule of IT training courses is available via the Staff Development IT training page.

You may attend any of the session(s) where you feel training would be beneficial and you may undertake any of the E/ICDL full tests when you feel ready to do so.

A range of e-learning courses have also been created for staff who wish to self-study various modules of the E/ICDL syllabus.  To view online e-learning materials, see the e‑learning training page for further details.

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Further information

• Contact Steven Mensah  for further information or to register for the E/ICDL.
• Sample E/ICDL tests can also be found at the ECDL/ICDL website 
• ECDL/ICDL Syllabus 
• ECDL/ICDL FAQs  (PDF 3pgs, 58KB) - Frequenly Asked Questions.

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Book an E/ICDL test

• Book an E/ICDL test online

 

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