European Computer Driving Licence

Improve your IT skills for learning and employment

UEL are now offering all our students the opportunity to gain the European Computer Driving Licence. This qualification will improve your basic IT skills, helping you with your coursework and with getting a job.

You have the chance to gain the European Computer Driving Licence. This is an internationally-recognised qualification that will improve your basic IT skills.
Although you may have some experience of Word and surfing the net, developing your IT skills further by taking the ECDL will help you with your programme of study.
ECDL will also help you gain employment. It demonstrates your IT competency to potential employers many of whom now require applicants to have the ECDL.
All you have to do is sign up for ECDL through UEL Direct and you can take the seven modules online.
It is your passport to effective learning and getting a job.
Please seek your Dean of school or Director of service approval to register for ECDL programme

The 7 ECDL Modules

ECDL is designed to cover the basic but key concepts of computing and is structured around the following 7 modules:

IT Security
Windows XP or Windows 7
Word Processing Software-Office 2007
Spreadsheets Software-Office 2007
Developing and using Database (Access DB)-Office 2007
Presentation and the effective use of Powerpoint-Office 2007
Internet Explorer/Outlook-2007

It may be necessary to download the Authorware Web Player browser plug-in, but this is easily available from the main ECDL training page. You should if you have Windows XP operating systems.

Everyone can work through the seven modules at their own pace. When a module is completed, and the you feel confident and have passed the self-test, you should contact us to arrange for testing. Testing is online, but needs to be invigilated.