E.C.D.L.
ECDL remains the most recognised computer certification in the world. Students learn real-world skills that enable them to be productive learners, employees, entrepreneurs and citizens. Twenty first century skills such as collaborating online, working 'in the Cloud', communicating via the Web, managing projects and IT Security are covered in ECDL, alongside fundamental productivity skills such as working with spreadsheets, documents and presentations. The modular design of the programmes allows teachers to have the freedom to choose when a student can start their ICT journey. Ideally from first year, as discrete short courses, or indeed at any stage depending on the timetable structure. A one-time lifetime registration to gain the international standard in digital skills certification represents the best investment in ICT.
The European Computer Driving Licence is an I.T. qualification recognised throughout Ireland and Europe. The programme consists of a range of diverse Modules, so there is something for everybody – whatever their particular aptitude, talent or career ambition.
Computer Essentials
Covers the basics of devices, files, networks, and data security.
Online Essentials
Learn about web security and safety, online communities, search engine use, and email.
Online Collaboration
Discover how to benefit from online collaborative tools, learning environments and mobile technology.
Word Processing
Discover how to create and format letters and short documents, work with different page sizes, control font and other settings, and insert images in a document.
Spreadsheets
Discover spreadsheet concepts and learn how to use formulas and functions for performing calculations, and how to create charts based on spreadsheet data.
Using Databases
Learn how to work with tables, queries, forms and reports, how to relate tables, and how to retrieve and manipulate database information.
Presentation
Learn how to create, format, modify and prepare presentations, create templates, control fonts and background settings, and insert tables, images and charts.
IT Security
Learn how to protect your workplace or home computer and its data from a range of fraudulent or malicious software and activities.
Project Planning
Learn how to use project management software to prepare and monitor projects in terms of time, costs, tasks, and resources.
Image Editing
Get the concepts and skills to create, capture and enhance images, apply a range of visual effects, prepare images for printing and publishing.
Web Editing
Gain an understanding of key HTML and CSS web publishing concepts, and learn the core skills required to design, create and maintain a website.
In Beara Community School students can avail of the full ECDL training programme. All students are taught the full range of subjects in their normal computer class. Those who wish to do so can then enter for the ECDL exams.
ECDL is administered by ICS Skills based in Dublin. To enter the programme students must register online with ICS Skills. This costs €40 at present. Students are given a username and password which enables them to access Diagnostic and Certification tests.
These tests are carried out online. It can also be used at home to show the students results and progress through the modules. When all exams have been passed this is verified in school and the ECDL Certificate is issued.
Exams take place on a phased basis. This enables proper preparation to take place. On completion the student receives an ECDL Certificate issued by the Irish Computer Society now known as ICS Skills. We are all aware of the importance of computer literacy now and in the future. This qualification is proof of the holders IT ability and is an important addition to any student’s achievements.
ECDL remains the most recognised computer certification in the world. Students learn real-world skills that enable them to be productive learners, employees, entrepreneurs and citizens. Twenty first century skills such as collaborating online, working 'in the Cloud', communicating via the Web, managing projects and IT Security are covered in ECDL, alongside fundamental productivity skills such as working with spreadsheets, documents and presentations. The modular design of the programmes allows teachers to have the freedom to choose when a student can start their ICT journey. Ideally from first year, as discrete short courses, or indeed at any stage depending on the timetable structure. A one-time lifetime registration to gain the international standard in digital skills certification represents the best investment in ICT.
The European Computer Driving Licence is an I.T. qualification recognised throughout Ireland and Europe. The programme consists of a range of diverse Modules, so there is something for everybody – whatever their particular aptitude, talent or career ambition.
Computer Essentials
Covers the basics of devices, files, networks, and data security.
Online Essentials
Learn about web security and safety, online communities, search engine use, and email.
Online Collaboration
Discover how to benefit from online collaborative tools, learning environments and mobile technology.
Word Processing
Discover how to create and format letters and short documents, work with different page sizes, control font and other settings, and insert images in a document.
Spreadsheets
Discover spreadsheet concepts and learn how to use formulas and functions for performing calculations, and how to create charts based on spreadsheet data.
Using Databases
Learn how to work with tables, queries, forms and reports, how to relate tables, and how to retrieve and manipulate database information.
Presentation
Learn how to create, format, modify and prepare presentations, create templates, control fonts and background settings, and insert tables, images and charts.
IT Security
Learn how to protect your workplace or home computer and its data from a range of fraudulent or malicious software and activities.
Project Planning
Learn how to use project management software to prepare and monitor projects in terms of time, costs, tasks, and resources.
Image Editing
Get the concepts and skills to create, capture and enhance images, apply a range of visual effects, prepare images for printing and publishing.
Web Editing
Gain an understanding of key HTML and CSS web publishing concepts, and learn the core skills required to design, create and maintain a website.
In Beara Community School students can avail of the full ECDL training programme. All students are taught the full range of subjects in their normal computer class. Those who wish to do so can then enter for the ECDL exams.
ECDL is administered by ICS Skills based in Dublin. To enter the programme students must register online with ICS Skills. This costs €40 at present. Students are given a username and password which enables them to access Diagnostic and Certification tests.
These tests are carried out online. It can also be used at home to show the students results and progress through the modules. When all exams have been passed this is verified in school and the ECDL Certificate is issued.
Exams take place on a phased basis. This enables proper preparation to take place. On completion the student receives an ECDL Certificate issued by the Irish Computer Society now known as ICS Skills. We are all aware of the importance of computer literacy now and in the future. This qualification is proof of the holders IT ability and is an important addition to any student’s achievements.