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