ICDL Certification Support Document V2.0
This document gives you information about the ICDL certification in AMSI schools, your username
and password and a list of all the courses you have to take to prepare for the exams of ICDL.
Title: ICDL certificate
Duration: 3-5 Months
Prerequisites: None
Description:
The ICDL (International Computer Driving License) is an entry-level computer certification designed
to demonstrate a user’s competence in all-round computer use within a typical office-like
environment. Inside Europe, the ICDL is known as the ECDL (European Computer Driving License).
Apart from the name, there is no difference between the two. As an entry-level computer
certification, no prior computer experience is necessary to study for the ICDL certification.
You can get more information about ICDL and the certificate by visiting www.icdlgcc.com.
Objectives:
The course will:
1. Promote and encourage computer literacy for all.
2. Raise the level of knowledge about Information Technology (IT) and the level of
competence in using personal computers and common computer applications.
3. Ensure all trainees understand best practices and the advantages of using computers.
4. Increase the productivity of all trainees who need to use computers in their work.
5. Provide all trainees with a renowned certificate that helps other parties recognize their ICT
skills.
Syllabus:
The subject matter for each of the ICDL Modules as per your ICDL profile:
1. Computer Essentials (Use of devices, file creation and management, networks, and data
security)
2. Online Essentials (web browsing, effective information search, online communication and
email)
3. Advanced Word Processing (i.e. Microsoft Word)
4. Advanced Spreadsheets (i.e. Microsoft Excel)
5. Advanced Presentation (i.e. Microsoft PowerPoint)
6. IT Security (secure use of ICT in daily life, use the internet safely and securely, and managing
data and information)
ICDL version 5 syllabus should be reviewed for ICDL Modules syllabus details.
Assessment:
To achieve an ICDL certificate, candidates must pass an exam per ICDL module. These exams may
be taken in any ICDL authorized testing center any time after the candidate finishes a module.
Notes:
1. A candidate has 45 minutes to complete each of the ICDL exams.
2. No books or other help may be used during the tests.
3. The passing mark for each exam is 75%.
4. The tests may be taken in any sequence.
Output: ICDL Certification / module taken
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The ICDL course material is published on the school’s online learning system, Learn-online, which is
accessible from any Internet connected PC. Use the portal username and password to access your
personal account on learn-online:
How to access Learn-online?
Using this service is as easy as 1-2-3!
1. Go to: http://learn-online.almawakeb.sch.ae and select your school
or click the Learn-online button from the school portal.
2. Enter your username and password then click Login.
3. Choose the course you would like to start with.
And voila, you just started your first ICDL course.
Below is a list of the courses available on learn-online for every ICDL module. You will have to take
those courses and then sit for a primer test to prepare for the actual exam. Some of the courses have
prerequisites; make sure you are taking them in the correct order. Detailed information on the course
is available on Learn-online. Exams will be scheduled by the school administration and opened to
candidates who have successfully completed the primers. Every module and its exam are expected to
take 2-3 weeks to complete on average in the order that is suitable to you.
ICDL Module #
Courses on Learn-online
Computer Essentials
File Management
Concepts of ICT
Online Essentials
Web Browsing
Digital Communication
Advanced Word Processing
Word Processing For Beginners
Word Processing For Advanced Users
Advanced Spreadsheets
Spreadsheet For Beginners
Spreadsheet For Advanced Users
Advanced Presentation
Presentation For Beginners
Presentation For Advanced Users
IT Security
IT Security 1
IT Security 2
A lot more information is available on our websites and are easily accessible from any Internet
connected PC. For any further clarification or if you need help, you can always contact any of our
Computer Science Teachers in your school who would be very glad to assist you during the training
period. The best form of communication is the email though.
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