European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

This is available for staff and students of St George's, University of London and the Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences.

 Please note we do not administer the NHS ECDL programmme. NHS staff working in South West London can register to join the ECDL programme or arrange testing through Mr Tony Houston at the Royal Hospital for Neuro Disabilities in Putney, email: ahouston@rhn.org.uk.

St George's, University of London is an accredited Test Centre for the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL). The ECDL is recognised in Europe and has become a worldwide qualification for those who wish to demonstrate their competence in computer skills. The ECDL is designed to cover the key concepts of computing. It is divided into seven modules, which can be taken in any order, and at your own pace.

• Basic concepts of IT
• Using the computer and managing files
• Word processing
• Spreadsheets
• Databases
• Presentations
• Information and Communication

The full syllabus is available at:
www.ecdl.com/main/syllabus.php

Unit E - Using IT

Unit E requires the candidate to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a series of theoretical elements such as legal issues associated with computing, health and safety and good practice. Additionally the candidate will be required to demonstrate their understanding of integration between computer applications and the relevance of each to everyday tasks. This unit is assessed using a multiple-choice test in a similar way to Module 1. Please note that the pass rate for Unit E is 80%.

Unit E is optional and you will gain an IT Users certificate Level 2.

The full syllabus is available at:
www.bcsituser.org/bcslevel2.htm

How much does it cost?
Log book £25.00 (provides an official record of modules taken / passed.)
Each module £12.00
Training CD £29.50

Please note:
SGUL staff ONLY - costs for taking modules and log book are paid by the University. Only cost to staff is the Training CD.

ECDL Training
This is a CD-based training course. It is essential that you are familiar with the basics of using a PC and a mouse before following this course. This training is optional but is strongly recommended as it covers the topics examined in the modules. The CD costs £29.50.

For more information:
email ecdl@sgul.ac.uk or tel: Kim Brett or Fiona Graham 020 8725 5642
For Staff only, to register download   ECDL staff registration form