ECDL Training
ECDL is the fastest-growing IT user qualification in the world, and is now available in over 148 countries.
The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is the European-wide qualification which enables people to demonstrate their competence in computer skills. The ECDL Certification Programme consists of seven Modules and Tests which lead to the qualification.
ECDL Modules
1. Concepts of Information Technology (IT)
2. Using the Computer and Managing Files
3. Word processing
4. Spreadsheets
5. Using Databases
6. Presentation
7. Web Browsing and Communication
ECDL in the UK
The ECDL qualification in the UK is now incorporated within the BCS IT User Certificates and, as such, attracts funding and school performance indicator points.
The basic ECDL qualification is broken down into two levels: ECDL Essentials and ECDL Extra. These can be taken individually to obtain single certificates, or together to achieve the overall ECDL qualification.
ECDL Essentials is a Level 1 ITQ Award and consists of 3 modules. ECDL Extra is a Level 2 ITQ Certificate and consists of 4 modules. As the qualifications map to the ITQ standards they are eligible for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Aston Swann provide a well structured IT learning programme that supports teachers and students working towards the ECDL and BCS IT User qualifications enabling students to leave school with an IT qualification, that is recognised in the workplace and can also be used as a gateway to higher
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The unique, learning in context, content significantly contributes to:-
- IT Curriculum 14 -18 yrs – (Click here to see the ICT curriculum)
- IT Functional Skills Syllabus – (Click here)
- Activ e-learning for a complete and blended ECDL, ECDL Extra and ECDL Essentials training solution
(Click here to see the Activ Website) - BCS Improving Productivity Unit – (Click here to see the BCS website)
- CPD – enhancing professional development through ICT.
Enabling teachers and support staff of all phases to achieve a recognised standard for their ICT skills.




