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International Computer Driving Licence
Head of The Department
Mr. Ali Al-Qadhi
ali@delmon.bh |
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ICDL
is the global governing body of the world's leading
end-user computer skills certification programme.
ICDL
is a non profit making organization dedicated to help
raising the general level of computer skills in the
society generally, and providing access for all to the
Information Society particularly.
With over 4 million
participants, the International Computer Driving License
(ICDL) is the world's largest vendor-neutral end-user
computer skills certification and is internationally
recognized as the global benchmark in this area.
ICDL is currently available
in 137 countries and has been translated into 32
languages around the world, making it the world's
leading computer skills certification programme. |
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Our Mission |
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The aims of the ICDL are:
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To promote computer literacy
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To raise IT knowledge levels
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To facilitate access to the
Information Society
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To facilitate job mobility
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To facilitate re-training
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To improve productivity
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To enhance return on IT
investments
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What is the
ICDL?
It is internationally recognized as
the global benchmark for end-user computer skills and is the
leading computer skills certification to be adopted by
governments, international organizations and corporations alike.
The ICDL certifies that the holder
is fully competent in the use of personal computer and common
computer applications and knows the essential concepts of IT.
The ICDL Syllabus is unique in that
it has been designed to be entirely vendor-independent. This
gives Candidates the flexibility and freedom to acquire these
core skills and confidently apply them in any software
environment they may be required to use.
The ICDL is a test of practical
skills and competencies and consists of seven separate modules
covering computer theory and practice. Module 1 is a theoretical
test of computing knowledge at a general level and Modules 2-7
are practical skills Tests, as follows:
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Module |
MS. Office 2003 |
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1 |
Concepts of Information
Technology (IT) |
Theory |
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2 |
Using Computer and Managing
Files |
MS. Windows |
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3 |
Word Processing |
MS. Word |
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4 |
Spreadsheets |
MS. Excel |
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5 |
Database |
MS. Access |
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6 |
Presentation |
MS. PowerPoint |
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7 |
Information and
Communication |
Inet + MS. Outlook |
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The ICDL represents a variety of benefits
for the candidates, for employers and for society.
Benefits for the
candidates:
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Increased skills levels in essential IT
and computer use
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Internationally recognized
qualification
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Improved job prospects/job mobility
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Passport to higher-level IT education
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Confidence building
Benefits for the Employer:
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Increased productivity
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Reduced costs
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Increased quality of output
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Reduction in time wasted
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Better use of IT resources
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Better return on IT investments
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Establishes a tangible benchmark for
computer user skills
At a societal level:
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ICDL is Gateway to the Information
Society
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Raises the general level of competency
in computer skills
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Promotes computer literacy
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Countries |
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The ICDL is currently
available in 135 countries around the world which are
grouped into five regions:
Africa
Egypt, Algeria,
Djibouti, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Somalia,
Sudan, South Africa, Botswana, Burundi, Comoros
Islands, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho,
Liberia, Malawi, Tunisia
Congo, Cape Verde,
Mozambique, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria , Rwanda,
Seychelles, Sierra Leone
Swaziland, Tanzania,
Uganda, Zambia.
Pacific
Asia
Bangladesh, Bhutan,
Brunei, Cambodia, China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India,
Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Laos Malaysia, Maldives,
Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar,
Nepal, New Zealand, North Korea, Pakistan, Palau,
Philippines, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South
Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu,
Vanuatu, Vietnam, Western Samoa.
The
Americas
Argentina
Bermuda
Brazil
Canada,
Chile,
USA, Bahamas,
Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica
St
Augustine, St.Kitts-Nevis, St Lucia, St. Vincent &
Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago.
Europe
Albania -
See Greece, Andorra
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See Spain,
Austria, Belarus -
See Lithuania,
Belgium, Bosnia,
Herzegovina -
See Sweden,
Croatia,
Cyprus,
Czech Republic,
Denmark,
Estonia,
Finland,
France
Germany,
Greece,
Holland,
Hungary, Iceland -
See Denmark,
Ireland,
Italy,
Middle
East
Egypt,
Saudi Arabia,
Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Yemen,
United Arab Emirates,
Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman.
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ICDL Schedule (time table)
All the subjects scheduled 3 days a week (2
hours a day).
Timing:
- Morning: 8-10 / 10-12 am
- Afternoon: 2-4 pm
- Evening: 4-6 / 6-8 pm
ICDL Fees & Gifts
Price :
For Companies: BD. 395/-
For Individuals:
- Cash: 327/- BD
-Installments: First Installment:
BD. 87 + 6 monthly installments of BD. 40 each.
Exams only: if the student prefers
to set for final exams without studying the courses, the total
fees will be BD. 125/- (BD. 15/- each).
Prices include:
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Course materials.
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Registration fees and Skills Card.
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All seven international exams.
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Graduation Certificate.
Offers:
If the student pays in cash and studies in
the morning or afternoon sessions, the fees will be BD. 250 only.
Courses Schedule
Click here
to view the schedule for August 2009
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