1. University of Bedfordshire offers ECDL to students
Learning Resources Centre

2. What is ECDL? European Computer Driving Licence
Outside Europe, it’s known as the ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence)
World leading computer application skills certification programme
An internationally recognised qualification, which confirms IT competence to potential employers
Fastest growing IT user qualification in the world – now available in 125 countries
Currently has over 9 million candidates worldwide

3. For International Students
The International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) certificate can be awarded instead of the ECDL
Please tell us you would prefer to be awarded the ICDL when you register
If you leave the UK before completing the 7 modules, we can issue you with a record of achievement (this may incur a small charge)

4. What’s in it for me?
Builds your confidence in the use of a varied range of computer applications
Helps you to use applications more efficiently
Reduces your stress and frustration when using IT to complete your university assignments
Confirms your IT competence to potential employers
Requires no previous knowledge of IT

5. Single Qualification - 7 Modules
Module 1 - Security for IT Users
Module 2 - IT User Fundamentals
Module 3 - Word Processing
Module 4 - Spreadsheets
Module 5 - Database Software
Module 6 - Presentation Software
Module 7 - Using and The Internet
The seven module ECDL maps to the international ICDL syllabus with the exception of Module 1 which has been designed to meet UK standards.

6. How long will it take?
Average total study time is estimated by the British Computer Society to be around between 3-6 hours per module
Learn online at your own pace
Take the tests when you are ready
3 years to complete the ECDL from the date of sitting your first test.
If your degree programme finishes in less than 3 years, you can complete your tests at another test centre.

7. Support
The ECDL course is primarily self study using an on line tutorial
Additional support will include:
Supplementary material available on BREO
CST workshops for Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Drop-in sessions and workshops for some modules will be provided if necessary
The supplementary material available on BREO can also be issued as a library loan.

10. How much does ECDL Cost? The ECDL course fee is £120 which covers:
Registration with the British Computer Society
Online tutorial
7 practice tests
7 tests
Support and training
Re-sits are available for both the practice and actual test at a cost of £10 per test.

11. Taking tests
Test dates and times will be scheduled on BREO – sign up to the one most suitable for you
The primary location for ECDL tests will be at the Luton campus LRC in Training Room 2 Level 0
Tests can also be taken at Polhill and Oxford House.

12. Taking the Tests
Before sitting the actual test, you will need to sit a practice test
Each test can take up to 45 minutes
The pass mark is 75%
If you don’t get 75% for the practice test, we recommend you do NOT take the real test until you have had a chance to revise
Most people complete the practice tests and actual tests well before the 45 minutes allocated per test .

13. To Register Go to the Luton or Bedford LRC enquiry desks with:
The £120 fee
Your completed registration form
Your signed learning agreement
Once you have been registered you will receive an detailing how to access the online tutorial
Once you have access to the online tutorial, you can start the course.

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