The University of Leicester does not offer the ECDL qualification, however there are a number of options to take this qualification at local organisations, colleges and night schools.

ECDL gives you the opportunity to improve and test your understanding of the fundamentals of using IT or using computer programs including:

• word-processing (Word)
• spreadsheets (Excel)
• presentation software (PowerPoint)

ECDL Levels

• British Computer Society (BCS)
  The BCS website gives details of the different levels and the syllabus for each module.

Colleges and organisations usually offer these levels:

This information was last updated in August 2011. Check the BCS and college websites as the qualification may change.

Training and exams

Most test centres offer training and testing in Office 2007. Please check the version when booking.

Local colleges

• Leicestershire County Council GoLearn
  Browse the ICT course listings or follow the link to Search for courses now.  Enter ECDL into the search box.

Learn Direct

• Learn Direct
  Based in Colton Street, Leicester, Learn Direct offer a complete ECDL Extra package for approx £250 + VAT.  This includes eLearning, practice tests and module tests in Office 2007.  Funding may be available from them depending on your circumstances.

City Learning Centres

• City Learning Centres
  Based in Beaumont Leys and Crown Hills, City Learning Centres offer ECDL classroom training and eLearning exam packages, including ECDL Advanced in Office 2007 and Office 2010.

Courses at the University of Leicester

IT training courses at the University do not follow the ECDL syllabus but will help to develop your knowledge of the programs.

• Courses for ECDL
  Table showing which courses are best suited to your ECDL option.

Funding

Applications for funding will be considered if the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) qualification is essential to your job.

• Staff Development Fund