1. T HE W ORLD OF ICDL By: Excel Fiscal Institute

2. nternational omputer riving icense W HAT I S ICDL? It is the world's largest and fastest growing certification in computer skills. known as the European Computer Driving License (ECDL) inside Europe. It is designed specifically for those who wish to gain or improve basic qualification in computing with an internationally recognized qualification.

3. nternational omputer riving icense W HAT I S ICDL? It is the world's largest and fastest growing certification in computer skills. known as the European Computer Driving License (ECDL) inside Europe. It is designed specifically for those who wish to gain or improve basic qualification in computing with an internationally recognized qualification. No prior knowledge of IT or desktop skills is required… W HY ?

4. I MPORTANCE O F ICDL? The ICDL enjoys huge popularity around the world. Currently, over 6 million people have studied for the qualification in 146 countries around the world.

5. The qualification is approved by Zimbabwean and many other governments; Ministries and Companies In Zimbabwe recommend the ICDL qualification. I MPORTANCE O F ICDL? ICDL IN Zimbabwe

6. Training of ICDL is done by registered and certified Training centers like Excel Fiscal Institute. The Certification of Centers and management of examination is done by the Computer society of Zimbabwe H OW D OES ICDL W ORK I N Zimbabwe

7. The Ministry of Education, Ministry of Higher Education, and Ministry of ICT and e-Government ICDL I N Zimbabwe All have authorized the ICDL program for their employees and teachers.

8. Study the courses of ICDL 7 modules. M AIN S TEPS T O G ET Y OUR ICDL C ERTIFICATION Get your ICDL Skills Card from an accredited test centre like Excel Fiscal Institute. It is a record of each module passed and valid for 3 years. Get your test and pass a module by achieving a score of 75% or greater. The maximum duration for each ICDL test is 45 minutes. After you successfully pass 1 theoretical and 6 practical tests, your stamped skills card will be sent to the Computer Society of Zimbabwe to get your ICDL certificate.

9. ICDL 7 M ODULES Module 1: Basic Concepts of IT: IT Components of a computer, definitions, common computer terms, computer use in everyday life... Module 2: Using the Computer and Managing Files: files Working on a desktop, organising files, simple editing, print features... Module 3:Word Processing: (Microsoft Word) Opening a document, basic operations, styling and editing a document, printing a document...

10. ICDL 7 M ODULES Module 4: Spreadsheets: (Microsoft Excel) Opening a spreadsheet, inputting data, working with formulas/functions, graphs and charts, printing... Module 5: Databases: (Microsoft Access) Planning a database, entering and sorting data, retrieving information, reporting... Module 6: Presentations: (Microsoft PowerPoint) Creating a presentation, formatting text/images, inserting graphics, printing, distribution, added effects... Module 7: Information and Communication: (Microsoft Internet Explorer) Getting started on the Internet, Web browsing, E-mail, managing messages...

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12. Practice! T HE P RACTICAL W AY T O G AIN Y OUR ICDL C ERTIFICATION Put yourself in the driving seat and…

13. “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe” Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865) D ON’T F ORGET!

14. So… Put Yourself in the Driving Seat!