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ECDLDelivering employability skills
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ECDL: the global standard in IT user skillsDigital literacy is now vital for progression in the 21st century. Essential services are increasinglybeing moved online and over 90% ofthe UK’s job adverts are requestingdigitally literate applicants1, as businesses become dependent on IT and require employees who cancontribute to achieving business goals in the most efficient and productive manner.
ECDL from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, equips your learnerswith the skills, as well as the confidence, to use a computer effectively – boosting their chances of success in the job market and enabling them to fully interact in ourdigital society.
Tried, tested and trusted ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) is the world's number one ITuser qualification and the benchmarkfor digital literacy in educational systems around the globe. ECDL programmes have been delivered tomore than 13 million people; learnersof all ages across 148 countries. Over 2.5 million people in the UK alonehave taken ECDL since 1997.
As a result ECDL is now widely acknowledged by employers as proofof competence when using IT, makingit a valuable credential on anylearner’s CV.
‘We see ECDL as the market leader in IT user training.It covers every application you need, to get on in today’s working environment, and the three levels cater for the different types of learner who visit our centres.’Jayne RailtonSenior Performance Manager Potential4Skills
Flexible and relevantECDL is flexible, allowing you to buildqualifications around the specific needsof your learners, across QCF levels 1, 2and 3. From using email and the internet, to word processing and presentation software, you can choosefrom a comprehensive portfolio of ECDL units to deliver the skills yourlearners require, at a competency levelthat’s appropriate.
BCS is the sole licensed body for ECDLin the UK and our ECDL qualificationsare accredited and attract funding. With the growth of IT apprenticeships,Adult Learner Responsive (ALR) funding, and the increasing requirementfrom employers for IT proficient employees, there has never been a better time to offer ECDL and tap into itsvaluable revenue stream.
Simple delivery and assessmentTo support your ECDL delivery, optionalcourseware is available from BCS partners in both written and online format. All material is quality assuredby BCS to ensure your learners havethe best possible chance of passingtheir qualification first time.
Manual testing is included with eachECDL registration. Online assessmentis available from approved suppliers,where results are instant and certificates are dispatched to successful candidates within days.
For further information visitbcs.org/ecdl/centres
We provide posters and leaflets to help you promote your ECDL courses.
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‘One of the reasons weget so many requests tostudy ECDL is becauseindividuals are realisingthey require it to gainemployment. It’s also arequirement for manycollege courses’.
Ian ReesBridgend College
ECDLDigital skills to get ahead
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A wide choice of ECDL2 units is available, across levels 1 to 3, giving you the flexibility to create ECDL qualifications of varying size and complexity, around the needs of your learners. Learn how to combine units at bcs.org/ecdlcombinations
ECDL flexible units
ECDL Level 1
ECDL EssentialsECDL Award
ECDL Certificate
ECDL Level 2
ECDL ExtraECDL Award
ECDL Certificate
ECDL Level 3
ECDL AdvancedECDL Award
IT user fundamentals
Internet and email
IT security for users
Word processing
Spreadsheet software
Presentation software
Databases
Using collaborative technologies
Improving productivity using IT
Word processing
Spreadsheet software
Presentation software
Databases
Improving productivity using IT
Project management
Word processing
Spreadsheet software
Presentation software
Databases
Improving productivity using IT
2ECDL leads to OFQUAL accredited qualifications. For more information visit bcs.org/ecdl/ofqual
Like to know more?For more information about ECDL visit bcs.org/ecdl/centres
Getting in touchEmail your details to [email protected] and we’ll contact you to discuss your requirements.
The benefits of becoming a BCS approved centreBCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, is the awarding body with a global reputation for setting the standards in IT excellence. When you partner with us, you gain access to exclusive benefits and tools designed to support your digital literacy agenda. Plus our dedicated account management team is on hand to assist you whenever and wherever you need us.