This module offers knowledge about essential ICT skills

ECDL Base Profile certifies essential computer skills. 4 knowledge areas come together to form the set of skills and knowledge that are crucial for all, which is why they are considered essential.

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The Base Profile consists of the following certifications:

Computer Essentials

This module sets out essential concepts and skills relating to the use of devices, file creation and management, networks, and data security. The specific knowledge and skills that make up this module, as informed by input from subject matter experts from a wide range of computer societies and organisations.

Computer Essentials Key Benefits

Covers the key skills and main concepts relating to ICT, computers, devices, and software
Certifies best practice in effective computer use
Developed with input from computer users, subject matter experts, and practising computer professionals from all over the world. This process ensures the relevance and range of module content

Find out more about the Computer Essentials Syllabus, here.

Spreadsheets

This module allows candidates to understand the concept of spreadsheets and to demonstrate an ability to use a spreadsheet to produce accurate work outputs. The specific knowledge and skills that make up this module, as informed by input from subject matter experts from a wide range of computer societies and organisations.

Spreadsheets Key Benefits

Covers the key skills needed to create, edit and use spreadsheets.
Can be applied to a range of spreadsheets software from vendor packages to ‘freeware’.
Certifies best practice in effective spreadsheets software use.
Developed with input from computer users, subject matter experts, and practising computer professionals from all over the world. This process ensures the relevance and range of module content

Find out more about the Spreadsheets Syllabus, here.

Word Processing

This module allows candidates to demonstrate the ability to use a word processing application to accomplish everyday tasks associated with creating, formatting, and finishing small-sized word processing documents, such as letters and other everyday documents. The specific knowledge and skills that make up this module, as informed by input from subject matter experts from a wide range of computer societies and organisations.

Word Processing Key Benefits

Covers the key skills needed to use a word processing application
Can be applied to a range of word processing software from vendor packages to ‘freeware’
Certifies best practice in effective word processing software use
Developed with input from computer users, subject matter experts, and practising computer professionals from all over the world. This process ensures the relevance and range of module content

Find out more about the Word Processing Syllabus, here.

Online Essentials

This module sets out essential concepts and skills relating to web browsing, effective information search, online communication and e-mail communications. The specific knowledge and skills that make up this module, as informed by input from subject matter experts from a wide range of computer societies and organisations.

Online Essentials Key Benefits

Covers the key skills needed to understand the main concepts relating to web browsing and online security
Certifies best practice in effective online computer use
Developed with input from computer users, subject matter experts, and practising computer professionals from all over the world. This process ensures the relevance and range of module content
Developed with constant input from international subject matter experts that ensures the relevance and range of the module content

Find out more about the Online Essentials Syllabus, here.