European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Certificate

What is special about this course?

ECDL is an internationally recognised qualification that enables people to demonstrate their competence in computer skills. The ECDL certificate indicates that the holder has passed one theoretical test and six practice based tests.

The ECDL Advanced qualification is designed to progress the computer skills benchmark from the ECDL to next level of competence. It is modular and a certificate is awarded for successfully passing the test for each module. ECDL Advanced Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Database, and Presentation modules are currently available.

Entry requirements

  • Some basic IT skills are essential.
  • The BCS Word Processing, Spreadsheet and Database qualifications would be desirable.
  • Security for IT users
  • IT user Fundamentals
  • Word Processing
  • Spreadsheets
  • Database software
  • Presentation software
  • Using Email and the Internet.

How will I study my course?

  • Part Time
  • Evening

Candidates have access to tutor support at one 2-hour class per week.

Where can I study my course?

    • UHI Outer Hebrides
    • UHI Outer Hebrides (Barra Campus)
    • UHI Outer Hebrides (Stornoway Campus)

    Please note, UHI Outer Hebrides will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.

Start date

Please contact adminle@uhi.ac.uk for details on the next start date of this course.

Fees

£110

What can I do on completion of my course?

Progression to Advanced ECDL.

Is there more information available online?

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Please contact our Admin team for further information on:

01851 770 000
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adminle@uhi.ac.uk

We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Outer Hebrides. Please note, UHI Outer Hebrides will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study. UHI Outer Hebrides operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.