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ICDL Computer Essentials Level 1 BCS Accredited Course (QCF)
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Basic ICDL training course |Gain Official ICDL | Student discount card eligible |BCS Accredited Partner

Summary

Price
£199 inc VAT
Or £66.33/mo. for 3 months...
Study method
Online
Course format
Reading material - PDF/e-book, slides, article/plain text
Duration
22 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
12 months
Qualification
BCS Level 1 Award in IT User Skills (ECDL Essentials) (ITQ)
Regulated qualification What's this?
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) not included in price, and must be purchased separately
  • Tutor is available to students
  • TOTUM card available but not included in price

Overview

The ICDL is an internationally recognised IT qualification designed to give students the skills to use a computer confidently and effectively. This aim of this official ICDL online course can help to improve your understanding and efficient use of computers.

Furthermore, an online ICDL course opens up a variety of opportunities through the broad range of skills it provides.

Once certified successful candidates will be awarded with the official BCS ICDL accreditation which you can use to vastly improve your job opportunities as employers are after candidates who hold the official certification which will help put you head and shoulders above your colleagues.

The course is designed to cover 8 core areas Security for IT Users, IT User Fundamentals, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Database Software, Presentation Software, Internet and Email & Improving Productivity Using IT.

The ICDL qualification is widely recognised by employers as proof of ability and competence when working with IT. This ICDL online course is designed for novice and intermediate computer users, assumes no prior expertise, and offers a flexible working programme. As the world’s leading computer skills certification, more than 14 million people have engaged with the ICDL programme in over 100 countries.

If you are a School or interested in booking multiple courses please contact us directly for a multiple booking discount.

Qualification

BCS Level 1 Award in IT User Skills (ECDL Essentials) (ITQ)

Regulated by Ofqual

Course media

Description

Computer Essentials

This module requires candidates to demonstrate knowledge and competence in using the common functions of a personal computer and its operating system. Among other tasks, candidates will learn to operate effectively within the desktop environment and how to manage and organise files and directories/folders.

IT Security

This module requires candidates to demonstrate knowledge and competence in System Performance, Security, Information Security, Technology Security, Guidelines and Procedures and Data Security.

Online Essentials

The Using Email & the Internet module enables candidates to learn about the Internet and how to use a web browsing application as well as how to understand some of the concepts of electronic mail (email) and know about other communication options.

Why choose us?

  • Study job spefic industry recognised courses
  • Student support
  • Job finder service
  • Progress reports
  • Exam booking support
  • Over 90% first time passrate
  • All UK students receive a TOTUM (NUS) student discount card
  • 14 day no quibble money back guarantee
  • Unlimited access for 12 months
  • Access anywhere, any time.
  • Fast effective training, written and designed by industry experts
  • Track your progress with our Learning Management System
  • Unlimited support
  • Save money, time and travel costs
  • Learn at your own pace and leisure
  • Easier to retain knowledge and revise topics than traditional methods

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at those who are new to using a computer and would like to be able to use the basics of a PC.

It is ideal if you are studying towards the ECDL qualification. You will find this course really useful as it will help to reinforce your learning before you take your final exam.

Requirements

  • Must have Microsoft Office installed to run the live exams
  • Not MAC Compatible

Career path

This course will give you the confidence to use a computer. Other suitable courses from our library are Security, Online and Online Collaboration courses.

  • Aviation
  • Healthcare
  • Office/PA
  • IT Trainer Microsoft Office
  • Secretarial
  • Bookkeeper
  • IT Support Administrator
  • Financial Auditor
  • Public Sector

Questions and answers

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Monika Jokubaityte asked:

do you help with booking of the exam?

Answer:

Hi Monika, Yes if you are one of our students or not we can help as we are an official BCS partner and testing center so we can help supply the courseware and also book and invigilate the exams for you. Many Thanks Ben.

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SHWE PHYO asked:

How much is the exam fees for this course?

Answer:

Hi Shwe, There are only 3 exams to do for this course and they are £29.99 each :) Thanks James

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samuel davies asked:

is this course for complete beginners?

Answer:

Hi Samuel, yes that is the starter course for complete beginners. Thanks Ben.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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