International Certificate of Digital Literacy (ICDL) - Advanced
- Location
- Cardonald Campus
- SCQF Level
- 6
- Start Date
- 6 Dec 2023
- Qualification Type
- Other advanced qual
- Course Type
- Part-Time
- Duration
- 18 weeks 1pm-4pm
£299.00
ICDL Advanced (formerly ECDL) is administered in the UK by the British Computer Society (BCS) and is recognised throughout Europe and much of the rest of the world. It covers Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) along with Windows and Internet Explorer, which will be used for testing. Further details and the full syllabus can be viewed on the BCS www.bcs.org
What will I learn?
International Computing Digital Literacy Advanced (ICDL Advanced), formerly known as ECDL, is a course for those looking to improve their digital literacy.
The International Certificate of Digital Literacy (ICDL) Advanced qualifications are recognised individually demonstrating the application of a specific range of IT user skills and knowledge in the workplace, meeting employer workforce demands. There are four ICDL Advanced units and you can obtain a standalone qualification in any one of them. With each unit there is a practice test and final test, which is included in the cost.
Available ICDL Advanced qualifications:
- Word Processing;
- Spreadsheet;
- Presentation;
- Databases
You can obtain a standalone qualification in any of the above four ICDL Advanced units.
We are currently taking bookings for the next 18-week block.
You can choose to study from any one of the following dates and times:
Tuesday, 29 August 2023 (evening lesson: 6pm - 9pm)
Wednesday, 30 August 2023 (morning lesson: 9am to 12noon)
Wednesday, 30 August 2023 (afternoon lesson: 1pm to 4pm)
Please call on 0141 272 3298 for further information.
Entry requirements (minimum)
ICDL Core is preferable for entry to study ICDL Advanced.
Employer and industry links
Employers recognise the ICDL brand which is an internationally recognised qualification. Completing an Advanced ICDL module whether in Word processing, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint or Database software will show an employer that you are a proficient user across the Microsoft Office Suite.
Making an application
For courses starting in August, you can make up to two applications.
Applications are made to a course and a first choice of campus. If the course is oversubscribed at your first choice you will be automatically considered for alternative sites and may be made an offer without a further application.