European Computer Driving Licence® (ECDL)

Syllabus 5.0

Syllabus 5 came into force for all candidates starting ECDL after 1 September 2009. This syllabus brings ECDL into line with a National Framework of qualifications - the idea being to make ECDL more flexible and interchangeable with other IT qualifications, e.g. ITQ. For full details of the new syllabus, visit http://www.bcs.org/server.php?show=ConWebDoc.32078

The seven units comprising ECDL fall into two levels, giving a Level 2 qualification overall:

Level 1

Unit 1: IT Security for Users
Unit 2: Using the Computer and Managing Files / IT User Fundamentals
Unit 7: Web Browsing and Communication / Using the Internet and Email

Level 2

Unit 3: Word Processing
Unit 4: Spreadsheets
Unit 5: Databases
Unit 6: Presentation

Syllabus v4.5

This syllabus is being followed by candidates who began the qualification prior to September 2009. The ECDL syllabus is designed to cover the key concepts of computing, its practical applications and their use in the workplace and society in general. It is broken down into seven modules, each of which must be successfully completed before the ECDL certificate is awarded.

The following modules were updated from Syllabus Version 4 to 4.5 on 1 September 2007

Module 1: Concepts of IT
Module 2: Using the Computer and Managing Files
Module 7: Information and Communication

The syllabus for the following modules have not been changed from Syllabus 4

Module 3: Word Processing
Module 4: Spreadsheets
Module 5: Database
Module 6: Presentation

Self Evaluation Form

The syllabus has been broken down into a tick-sheet in a Self Evaluation Form (W ord format).
This can help you decide how much you know already, an how much time you will need.

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Syllabus 5.0

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