Students that are digitally literate will enjoy an enriched educational
experience and will be better prepared for life,
for work,
and further learning. Students who use technology as part of the learning
process perform better in school, and are more motivated to learn.
We encourage all of our students to take the ECDL exam, an exam
recognized throughout the world as an excellent measure of a student's skill in Computer Science. Also employers value this certificate very highly. Employers, universities and other organizations recognize ECDL qualifications.
Skills Support Learning
As learning environments evolve, students increasingly need the skills to use
technology tools to support
them in their learning. ICT skills enable students to present written work in an appropriate manner
using word processing, and presentation slides to showcase projects, while
spreadsheets are increasingly useful in a number of subjects.
The right skills also facilitate access to information and resources, enabling
students to access a more diverse pool of information from which to draw,
including e-learning and multimedia content. Expanding the student’s
knowledge beyond the classroom gives it more meaning, fosters critical thinking,
and promotes a positive attitude to further lifelong learning.
Why Certification?
Certification provides objective verification of student and teacher skills and demonstrates the achievement of a recognised standard. Certification offers the following benefits:
- - Defines the set of skills and knowledge that students and staff need
- - Provides proof of skills and demonstrates the competency of teachers, staff and students
- - Measures the quality of training and provides a means to assess skills
- - Offers a means to measure the return on investment in training
- - Acts as motivation for teachers and students to complete the training
ECDL / ICDL is the global standard in end-user computer skills. It is a high-quality, internationally-recognised certification designed, validated, and approved by international experts from around the world. ECDL Foundation has successfully delivered programmes to over 9 million people throughout 148 countries, and in 41 languages.
ECDL Foundation's certifications:
- - Are internationally-recognised
- - Are implemented according to strict quality assurance standards
- - Are suitable for all skills levels - view our range of certification programmes
- - Are up-to-date, relevant and in line with market needs and technological advancements
- - Are vendor-neutral
- - Are supported by a range of training options and materials, suited to the training needs/schedule of the candidate