Programme Aims
The aim of this programme is provide candidates with the skills, knowledge and competencies to use a wide range of software applications on a computer and achieve a worldwide recognised qualification in computing. The ICDL programme offers a greater range of modules and provides a practical programme of up-to-date skills and knowledge areas which are validated by a test. Once candidates register, they have a skills card for life and they can add additional modules to their skills card over time.

• Applicants must have reached the current statutory school leaving age
• No formal educational qualifications are required
• Learners must have proven computer knowledge at an introductory level
• Learners must be motivated to learn on their own

Employability Statement
On successful completion of this programme, applicants possess accreditation which validates their ability to use a wide range of software applications in a computer environment. This will help them source employment in a range of clerical and administrative positions in IT and other sectors.

Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the modules listed on this framework Learners will have the certified ability to use devices and tools confidently and productively is an effective way.

The learning outcomes associated with each of the modules listed on this framework are outlined in the individual module descriptors.

For this and further information please go to: https://icdl.ie/icdl-programmes/

The ICDL modules listed on this framework are broken down into the following 4 ICDL streams
– ICDL Workforce
– ICDL Professional
– IDL Insights
– ICDL Digital Citizen

ICDL Workforce Modules – Digital Skills for Employability and Productivity
ICDL Workforce is designed to build the digital skills of the modern workplace. These modules will help employees and candidates demonstrate their effective use of technology with skills and knowledge that can be further developed by progressing to the ICDL Professional modules and beyond.

ICDL Professional – Digital Skills for Occupational Effectiveness
ICDL Professional is designed to meet the needs of modern professionals in a range of sectors and develops an advanced level of skills for those with technology reliant roles. From the use of business applications to the fundamentals of advanced technologies, these skills allow them to manage different types of workload as well as collaborate with technical teams.

ICDL Professional contains a range of modules which can be combined in any way to create a unique ICDL Profile. The syllabus content of each module is supported by learning materials that mirror day-to-day tasks and responsibilities typical of a role in the sector or industry.

The modules in ICDL Professional are:
Creative Modules
– Presentation (Advanced)
– Documents (Advanced)
– Web Editing
– 2D Design
– 3D Design
– Image Editing

Entrepreneurial Modules
– Digital Marketing
– Project Planning
– eCommerce

Computational Modules
– Management Spreadsheets
– Financial Spreadsheets
– Data Analytics
– Coding Principles
– Using Databases
– Databases Advanced

ICDL Insights – Digital Understanding for Business Managers
Short modules for business managers who are not IT professionals, which provide conceptual understanding of trending and emerging technology.
ICDL – Insight Modules
– Cloud Computing
– Internet of Things
– Artificial Intelligence
– Big Data

ICDL – Digital Citizen – Digital skills to access, engage, and build computer confidence
Digital Citizen is specially developed to cater for those with no experience whatsoever of computers and the Internet. ICDL Digital Citizen helps to remove the fear of using a computer for complete novices by using a simple, non-threatening approach to educating individuals in the basic skills of using a computer, email and the Internet.
– It is designed to give an appreciation and basic understanding of computers and the internet.
– It is designed to build confidence and provide a basis to encourage further exploration and
development of computer and internet skills.

– ICDL Digital Citizen Modules
– ICDL Digital Citizen
– ICDL Digital Citizen Plus

For further information please go to:https://icdl.ie/digital-citizen/icdl-digital-citizen/