ECDL CERTIFICATION

The European Computer Driving Licence is a computer qualification recognised throughout Europe and Worldwide. It is made up of seven separate modules, or seven small courses within the overall course.

The course is made up of modules in theory, file management, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations and Internet & E-mail. A separate exam is given for each module. Exam results are listed on a record sheet known as a Skills Card. When all seven exams are passed the candidate is issued with the ECDL Certificate. The exams must all be taken within a three year period.

All CRISP Centres are ECDL accredited, which means they can all organise ECDL exams for you, even if you are not on a course at the centres. To sit an exam at any of the centres you must have a Skills Card. Skills Cards are available at all CRISP centres but if you have sat exams at another centre you must obtain your Skills Card and bring it with you for exams.

The ECDL proves the holders competence in most of the computer applications in everyday use within businesses. For this reason many businesses and organisations look for this certification when recruiting new staff.

There are several ways to study ECDL. Some businesses offer employees ECDL CD-Roms. Employees then study the ECDL at home or during certain office hours and then sit exams accredited ECDL centres. Others purchase ECDL books and study at home on their own PC. Then they purchase a Skills Card and sit the exams at an ECDL accredited centre.

CRISP Centres accept everyone for ECDL exams – whether you study at home or in your employers premises, whether you have studied the course at another training centre or whether you feel that your own computer experience will be enough to pass the exams.

ECDL Fees:

Full ECDL Course including Skills Card & Exams - €455

Skills Cards - €48 each

ECDL Exams including Repeats - €18 each