A brief overview of the syllabus

The ECDL syllabus is designed to cover the key concepts of computing, its practical applications and their use in the workplace and society. It is broken down into seven modules, each of which must be passed before an ECDL certificate is awarded.

Once a candidate is registered at Bay House as an accredited Test Centre, a logbook listing all 7 modules is issued. The modules may be taken in any order offering maximum flexibility.

When all 7 modules have been successfully passed, the logbook is exchanged for a certificate and ECDL 'licence' card.

The seven modules that make up the ECDL are:

1) Internet and Security
2) Using the computer and managing files
3) Word processing
4) Spreadsheets
5) Database
6) Presentation
7) Information and Communication

For further detail go to the Syllabus and Specification page to find out more about the ECDL course structure.