ICDL Computer Essentials Level 1 BCS Accredited Course (QCF)

The ICDL is an internationally recognised IT qualification designed to give students the skills to use a computer confidently and effectively. This aim of this official ICDL online course can help to improve your understanding and efficient use of computers.

Furthermore, an online ICDL course opens up a variety of opportunities through the broad range of skills it provides.

Once certified successful candidates will be awarded with the official BCS ICDL accreditation which you can use to vastly improve your job opportunities as employers are after candidates who hold the official certification which will help put you head and shoulders above your colleagues.

The course is designed to cover 8 core areas Security for IT Users, IT User Fundamentals, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Database Software, Presentation Software, Internet and Email & Improving Productivity Using IT.

The ICDL qualification is widely recognised by employers as proof of ability and competence when working with IT. This ICDL online course is designed for novice and intermediate computer users, assumes no prior expertise, and offers a flexible working programme. As the world’s leading computer skills certification, more than 14 million people have engaged with the ICDL programme in over 100 countries.

If you are a School or interested in booking multiple courses please contact us directly for a multiple booking discount.

Computer Essentials

This module requires candidates to demonstrate knowledge and competence in using the common functions of a personal computer and its operating system. Among other tasks, candidates will learn to operate effectively within the desktop environment and how to manage and organise files and directories/folders.

IT Security

This module requires candidates to demonstrate knowledge and competence in System Performance, Security, Information Security, Technology Security, Guidelines and Procedures and Data Security.

Online Essentials

The Using Email & the Internet module enables candidates to learn about the Internet and how to use a web browsing application as well as how to understand some of the concepts of electronic mail (email) and know about other communication options.

Why choose us?

• Study job spefic industry recognised courses
• Student support
• Job finder service
• Progress reports
• Exam booking support
• Over 90% first time passrate
• All UK students receive a TOTUM (NUS) student discount card
• 14 day no quibble money back guarantee
• Unlimited access for 12 months
• Access anywhere, any time.
• Fast effective training, written and designed by industry experts
• Track your progress with our Learning Management System
• Unlimited support
• Save money, time and travel costs
• Learn at your own pace and leisure
• Easier to retain knowledge and revise topics than traditional methods

This course is aimed at those who are new to using a computer and would like to be able to use the basics of a PC.

It is ideal if you are studying towards the ECDL qualification. You will find this course really useful as it will help to reinforce your learning before you take your final exam.

• Must have Microsoft Office installed to run the live exams
• Not MAC Compatible

This course will give you the confidence to use a computer. Other suitable courses from our library are Security, Online and Online Collaboration courses.

• Aviation
• Healthcare
• Office/PA
• IT Trainer Microsoft Office
• Secretarial
• Bookkeeper
• IT Support Administrator
• Financial Auditor
• Public Sector