THE WORLD OF ICDL

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THE WORLD OF ICDL
By EMAN AZMI
Assistant Lecturer, Coordinator of RD Unit
(H.I.C.I.S) Training Expert (IFC World Bank)
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WHAT IS ICDL?
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It is the world's largest and fastest growing
certification in computer skills. known as the
European Computer Driving License (ECDL) inside
Europe. It is designed specifically for those
who wish to gain or improve basic qualification
in computing with an internationally recognized
qualification.
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WHAT IS ICDL?
No prior knowledge of IT or desktop skills is
required
So Put Yourself in the Driving Seat!
It is the world's largest and fastest growing
certification in computer skills. known as the
European Computer Driving License (ECDL) inside
Europe. It is designed specifically for those
who wish to gain or improve basic qualification
in computing with an internationally recognized
qualification.
WHY?
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IMPORTANCE OF ICDL?
The ICDL enjoys huge popularity around the world.
Currently, over 6 million people have studied
for the qualification in 146 countries around
the world.
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IMPORTANCE OF ICDL?
ICDL IN THE MIDDLE EAST
The qualification approved by Egyptian and
Jordanian governments Ministries and
Departments In UAE, Kuwait, Oman and Saudi
Arabia recommend the ICDL qualification.
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The UNESCO Cairo Office is the licensee for the
operation of the ICDL program in Egypt, Jordan,
Lebanon, Palestine, Syria and Yemen. The ICDL
GCC Foundation is the licensee to administer and
oversee the ICDL certification program in
Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and
UAE.
HOW DOES ICDL WORK IN THE MIDDLE EAST
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ICDL IN EGYPT
The Egyptian Ministry of Education, Ministry of
Higher Education, and Ministry of ICT and
e-Government
All have authorized the ICDL program for their
employees and teachers.
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MAIN STEPS TO GET YOUR ICDL CERTIFICATION
Study the courses of ICDL 7 modules.
Get your ICDL Skills Card from an accredited test
center. It is a record of each module passed and
valid for 3 years.
Get your test and pass a module by achieving a
score of 75 or greater. The maximum duration for
each ICDL test is 45 minutes.
After you successfully pass 1 theoretical and 6
practical tests, your stamped skills card will
sent to the National ICDL Operator to get your
ICDL certificate.
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ICDL 7 MODULES
Module 1 Basic Concepts of IT IT Components of
a computer, definitions, common computer terms,
computer use in everyday life... Module 2
Using the Computer and Managing Files files
Working on a desktop, organising files, simple
editing, print features... Module 3Word
Processing (Microsoft Word) Opening a document,
basic operations, styling and editing a document,
printing a document...
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ICDL 7 MODULES
Module 4 Spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) Opening
a spreadsheet, inputting data, working with
formulas/functions, graphs and charts,
printing... Module 5 Databases (Microsoft
Access) Planning a database, entering and sorting
data, retrieving information, reporting...   Modu
le 6 Presentations (Microsoft PowerPoint)
Creating a presentation, formatting text/images,
inserting graphics, printing, distribution, added
effects...   Module 7 Information and
Communication (Microsoft Internet Explorer)
Getting started on the Internet, Web browsing,
E-mail, managing messages...
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The License (in side the Middle East)
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The License (out side the Middle East)
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THE PRACTICAL WAY TO GAIN YOUR ICDL
CERTIFICATION
Put yourself in the driving seat and
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DONT FORGET!
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DONT FORGET!
Showing up!
Preparation
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PUT YOURSELF IN THE DRIVING SEAT
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VALUABLE WEBSITES
www.acs.org.au/icdl
Australian Computer Society Inc.
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VALUABLE WEBSITES
www.writefix.com/ICDL
An international website provide a sample of ICDL
exercises, quizzes, lessons, and links
http//www.ecdl.com
www.advancelearning.comsolutionsicdlmiddle-east
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VALUABLE WEBSITES
www.unesco-cairo.org
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VALUABLE WEBSITES
a leading provider for IT training, development,
project management and consulting in Egypt.
www.iti.com.eg/icdl
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VALUABLE WEBSITES
www.icdlegypt.gov.eg
Egyptian Ministry of ICT and
e-Government website. It provide a
valuable offer for an ICDL scholarship to
Egyptian people end by 30 June 2007
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VALUABLE WEBSITES
www.hicis-aboukir.com
www.amideast.org
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ACCREDITED ICDL TEST CENTERS
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USEFUL MATERIALS
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emanazmi_at_yahoo.com
Thank you ?