International Certificate of Digital Literacy (ICDL)
The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) has changed its name to the International Certificate of Digital Literacy (ICDL)
ICDL for Life: Communicate, Connect, Interact. ICDL for work: What Employers Want.
The ability to use a computer effectively is an essential life skill. Computer skills enable people of all ages to understand and use technology to improve their personal and professional lives. Certified computer skills can help the holder's professional life by making them more attractive to employers, while increasing their ability to communicate and access information and services in their personal life.
If you wish to enrol onto our ICDL virtual courses and you will be taking the test(s) online via Teams, then you need to contact us to arrange a system check before you go any further.
This is to ensure that you can access the mock and certified testing before making a payment.
Please contact Stephanie Toman directly:
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ICDL Foundation Certificate (Seven Units)
The ICDL Foundation Qualification improves learners’ understanding of computers and promotes efficient use of software such as, IT Security, Computer Essentials, Online Essentials, Word Processing, PowerPoint, Excel and Access.
The course can open up a variety of opportunities through the broad range of skills it offers. The qualification is widely recognised by employers as proof of ability and competence when working with IT.
Find out more about Accredited ICDL Foundation Qualification.
ICDL Advanced Qualifications
The ICDL Advanced qualifications are stand-alone qualifications that demonstrate specific skills in particular applications, such as Word Processing, Spreadsheet Software and Presentation Software.
These help to meet employer and work demands as well as help to improve confidence in using IT.
Find out more about the Accredited ICDL Advanced Qualifications.
ICDL Extra Qualification
The ICDL Extra Qualification improves learners’ understanding of computers and promotes efficiency in using applications, such as Word Processing, PowerPoint, Excel and a Performance/Knowledge test, (an exam based on one of the passed applications).
Find out more about Accredited ICDL Extra Qualification.
I completed the online ICDL Course with Coventry University and found it very well organised and easy to access. The resources were of an excellent standard with helpful videos, PowerPoints and lots of example documents that were great for practice. I completed the tests remotely without any issues and Kafilat and Stephanie were always very quick to respond to any queries that I had. Overall, I found the course good value for money and would highly recommend Coventry University to anyone seeking to complete the ICDL.
Judith O'Hare, ICDL Foundation, 2025
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Coventry University are an approved ICDL centre
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT champions the global IT profession and the interests of individuals engaged in that profession for the benefit of all. The Institute fosters links between experts from industry, academia and business to promote new thinking, education and knowledge sharing.
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