International Certificate of Digital Literacy (ICDL)
More than 17 Million people worldwide are now ICDL certified
The International Digital Literacy Certificate (ICDL) is considered globally as ‘The Digital Skills Standard’. Being ICDL certified provides tangible proof of your digital proficiency for prospective employers.
Why should you choose an ICDL Certification?
- Global Recognition: ICDL certification is internationally recognised, providing a globally respected credential that validates your digital skills.
- Structured Learning Experience: Benefit from a robust framework, comprehensive curriculum, and online resources that facilitate a structured and effective learning experience.
- Enhanced Employability: Gain a competitive edge in the job market by showcasing your ICDL certification, demonstrating practical digital competence sought after by employers.
- Tangible Proof of Proficiency: ICDL certification serves as tangible proof of your digital proficiency, providing employers with confidence in your practical skills.
- Versatile Skill Set: ICDL covers a broad spectrum of digital skills, ensuring you acquire a versatile skill set applicable across various professional settings.
- Future-Ready: Equip yourself for the digital age and future job requirements, staying ahead in a rapidly evolving technological landscape with ICDL certification.
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.
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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
I completed the ICDL certification program with Stephanie Toman and the Coventry University team. After completing the program, I feel better equipped as a user of various IT applications, as there were lots of gaps in my skills and knowledge that the program adequately filled.
Would I recommend it to you? Definitely, YES!
Oromona B. Agba, ICDL Foundation, 2025
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Coventry University are an approved ICDL centre
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