THE WORLD OF ICDL By Business Academy of

THE WORLD OF ICDL By: Business Academy of Southern Africa

WHAT IS ICDL? nternational omputer riving icense It is the world's largest and fastest growing certification in computer skills. known as the European Computer Driving License (ECDL) inside Europe. It is designed specifically for those who wish to gain or improve basic qualification in computing with an internationally recognized qualification.

WHAT IS ICDL? nternational omputer riving icense No prior knowledge of IT or desktop skills is required… It is the world's largest and fastest growing certification in computer skills. known as the European Computer Driving License (ECDL) inside Europe. WHY? It is designed specifically for those who wish to gain or improve basic qualification in computing with an internationally recognized qualification.

IMPORTANCE OF ICDL? The ICDL enjoys huge popularity around the world. Currently, over 6 million people have studied for the qualification in 146 countries around the world.

IMPORTANCE OF ICDL? ICDL IN South Africa The qualification is approved by South African and many other governments; Ministries and Companies In South Africa recommend the ICDL qualification.

HOW DOES ICDL WORK IN South Africa Training of ICDL is done by registered and certified Training centers like Business Academy of Southern Africa The Certification of Centers and management of examination is done by the Computer society of South Africa

ICDL IN South Africa The Ministry of Education, Ministry of Higher Education, and Ministry of ICT and e-Government All have authorized the ICDL program for their employees and teachers.

MAIN STEPS TO GET YOUR ICDL CERTIFICATION Study the courses of ICDL 7 modules. Get your ICDL Skills Card from an accredited test centre like Business Academy of Southern Africa. It is a record of each module passed and valid for 3 years. Get your test and pass a module by achieving a score of 75% or greater. The maximum duration for each ICDL test is 45 minutes. After you successfully pass 1 theoretical and 6 practical tests, your stamped skills card will be sent to the Computer Society to get your ICDL certificate.

ICDL 7 MODULES Module 1: Basic Concepts of IT: IT Components of a computer, definitions, common computer terms, computer use in everyday life. . . Module 2: Using the Computer and Managing Files: files Working on a desktop, organising files, simple editing, print features. . . Module 3: Word Processing: (Microsoft Word) Opening a document, basic operations, styling and editing a document, printing a document. . .

ICDL 7 MODULES Module 4: Spreadsheets: (Microsoft Excel) Opening a spreadsheet, inputting data, working with formulas/functions, graphs and charts, printing. . . Module 5: Databases: (Microsoft Access) Planning a database, entering and sorting data, retrieving information, reporting. . . Module 6: Presentations: (Microsoft Power. Point) Creating a presentation, formatting text/images, inserting graphics, printing, distribution, added effects. . . Module 7: Information and Communication: (Microsoft Internet Explorer) Getting started on the Internet, Web browsing, E-mail, managing messages. . .

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THE PRACTICAL WAY TO GAIN YOUR ICDL CERTIFICATION Put yourself in the driving seat and… Practice!

DON’T FORGET! “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe” Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865)

So… Put Yourself in the Driving Seat!