ECDL Qualifications

ECDL – staff/student

The University is an accredited test centre for the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) at both standard and advanced levels. These are internationally recognised qualifications indicating that the holder has:

• with standard ECDL— basic computer skills in a wide range of applications or

• with advanced ECDL modules — a good level of skills in a specific area(s).

Standard ECDL

To obtain the qualification candidates must successfully pass seven modules. (We use Enlight's online testing and each test allows you 45 minutes.) You have to obtain 75% or above to pass each module. Please note that online testing will be available for Office 2007 or the earlier versions: 2002 or 2003. We also provide diagnostic tests to help you self-assess your readiness to take the real tests.

This qualification is available to staff and students of the University and the current charge £100 for BCS registration, one test sitting of each of the seven modules and 7 diagnostic tests (1 for each of the modules). (If you fail any of the real ECDL tests you can resit at the additional charge of £5 per resit per module.)

Support materials are provided to help you develop the skills you need to pass.

Advanced ECDL

If you are considering Advanced do bear in mind that it is a big step up in level from the skills required for standard ECDL in the corresponding area.

At advanced level there there are four areas:

• Word processing
• Spreadsheets
• Databases
• Presentations

If you achieve all 4 Advanced ECDL modules you can apply for 'Expert Certification' from the British Computer Society.

Take a look at the European Computer Driving Licence Foundation for specifics.

Costs for each module above are currently £38.00 If you fail you can resit and each resit costs £11.50.