THE WORLD OF ICDL

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THE WORLD OF ICDL
By:
EMAN AZMI
Assistant Lecturer, Coordinator of R&D Unit (H.I.C.I.S)
Training Expert (IFC – World Bank)
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
So… Put
Yourself
in the
Driving
Seat!
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 THE MIDDLE EAST
The qualification approved by
Egyptian and Jordanian
governments;
Ministries and Departments
In UAE, Kuwait, Oman
and Saudi Arabia
recommend the
ICDL qualification.
HOW DOES ICDL WORK
IN THE MIDDLE EAST
The UNESCO Cairo Office is the licensee
for the operation of the ICDL program in
Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria
and Yemen.
The ICDL GCC Foundation is the
licensee to administer and oversee the
ICDL certification program in Bahrain,
Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and
UAE.
ICDL IN EGYPT
The Egyptian 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 center. 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 sent to the
National ICDL Operator 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 PowerPoint)
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...
The License
(in side the Middle East)
The License
(out side the Middle East)
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)
DON’T FORGET!
PUT YOURSELF IN THE DRIVING SEAT
VALUABLE WEBSITES
Australian Computer Society Inc.
VALUABLE WEBSITES
An international website provide a sample of
ICDL exercises, quizzes, lessons, and links
VALUABLE WEBSITES
VALUABLE WEBSITES
a leading provider for IT training,
development, project management
and consulting in Egypt.
VALUABLE WEBSITES
Egyptian Ministry of ICT and
e-Government website. It provide a
valuable offer for an ICDL scholarship to
Egyptian people end by 30 June 2007
VALUABLE WEBSITES
ACCREDITED ICDL TEST CENTERS
USEFUL MATERIALS
emanazmi@yahoo.com
Thank you 
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