Has anyone tried this out personally or in their organisation? Was it
useful?
I've just heard about it and think it sounds promising as a basic level
qualification (the driving licence analogy is good), but others here are
decidedly disinterested in the idea. It requires no prior knowledge of IT
and computer skills and leads to an 'industry recognised qualification',
although at a non-expert level, of course.
Some summary blurb if you havent heard of it (website at
http://www.ecdl.co.uk/ )
'The European Computer Driving Licence® (or ECDL) is the European-wide
qualification which enables people to demonstrate their competence in
computer skills. The ECDL consists of a seven module tests which lead to the
qualification including: basic IT concepts, using the computer and managing
files, WP, spreadsheets, database, presentation, and information and
communication. There are accredited test centres around the UK, and training
materials ' (I have my eye on an Irish manual covering all the modules at UK
pounds 27.50...).
Fiona
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