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Title: ICDL AND ECDL
Description: ICDL The International Computer Driving License (ICDL) is the world's leading end-user computer skills certification program. International Computer Driving License (ICDL) currently has millions of active students.
Description: ICDL The International Computer Driving License (ICDL) is the world's leading end-user computer skills certification program. International Computer Driving License (ICDL) currently has millions of active students.
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ICDL, ECDL
and ICT
1
ICT
ICDL
The International Computer Driving License (ICDL) is the world's leading enduser computer skills certification program
...
The ICDL program consists of diagnostic tests to determine the candidate's
knowledge, textbooks, quick study guides, an e-learning option, and tests and
certification for those who pass
...
The International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) is:
•Suitable for people of all ages, from every work discipline
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•An internationally recognized ICT skills certification for everyone
...
ICT
1997 - ECDL FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED
The new certification programme was launched as the European
Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) in Sweden in August 1996
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ECDL was subsequently introduced outside of
Europe, where the certification became known as ICDL (International
Computer Driving License)
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Employers and job-seekers all agree on the importance of
this standard definition of practical competence in
Information Technology
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The ICDL process is based upon a standard worldwide
syllabus, which is developed and maintained by the ECDL
Foundation
...
A Proof to your employer that you possess basic ICT skills
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A solid foundation to allow you to confidently use a PC at
home, work or at school
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An excellent benchmark of employee skills
...
ICT
Stands for "Information and Communication Technologies
...
" ICT refers to technologies that provide access to
information through telecommunications
...
This includes the Internet, wireless networks, cell phones, and other
communication mediums
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That's why most employers need staff members that understand the full
potential of how information and communication technology (ITC) can
enhance workplace success
...
But it is not necessary for you to be
knowledgeable about all productivity software
...
Similar to information technology (IT), ICT refers to technology
use for regular, everyday tasks: sending an email, making a video
call, searching the internet, using a tablet or mobile phone, and
more
...
Note: Typically, ICT experts are called upon to integrate old
communication technology with the new technology
...
History of ICT
The term ICT first came in to picture in 1997 in a report
prepared by Dennis Stevenson for the UK government
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This integration
has provided large savings of costs due to the removal of
telephone
ICT
ICT implementation
...
Internet service providers (ISPs)
commonly provide internet, phone and television services to
homes and businesses through a single optical cable, so that is
considered an example of ICT implementation
...
You will need to send emails to colleagues,
employers, clients, vendors, and so on
...
Depending on the level of expertise required by your employer,
you may also need to be able to manage settings or set up email
accounts on various work devices
...
Whether
you are looking up new lesson plans in a subject or checking out
the latest news on your company’s competitor, you need to be
able to sift through all the information online to find what you
need
...
Search Engine Research
Checking Sources
Crediting Sources
FAQs
ICT
3) Social Media Management
Some jobs require you to use social media
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Even if this is not a critical part
of your job, employers increasingly look for employees with basic
social media literacy
...
YouTube
ICT
4) Online Collaboration
Online collaboration is a broad category that refers to any means of
sharing information with your coworkers (or supervisors, or clients)
online
...
Video Conferencing Software
Skype
GoToMeeting
Instant Messaging
Google Docs
File Sharing
DropBox Pro
Slack
Google Hangouts
Zoom
ICT
5) Data Management and Queries
From researchers to administrative assistants to K-12 teachers,
almost everyone needs to be able to develop and manage data
using spreadsheets
...
Fluency in programs
like Microsoft Excel is critical in today’s job market
...
Because you can create so much using
desktop publishing software, many jobs require you to have some
basic skills in this field
...
For these reasons, it is important to know how to use a
smartphone
...
Candidates need to be able to
produce written documents (including business letters, meeting
minutes, and more) using a computer processor such as Microsoft
Word
...
If you already have some of
the basic skills listed above, you might consider simply using
them more often
...
Ask a friend to
pretend to be the interviewer, and do a mock online
interview
...
ICT
How to Boost Your ICT Skills
•Practice using
technology
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For example, if you
want to get better at using Skype or Zoom before an interview, simply practice
using the video conferencing technology
...
The more you practice, the more
confident you will feel when you use this technology when it counts for the job
...
You could also ask a friend who is more skilled in a particular
technology to help you develop your skills
...
•Watch a (free) tutorial
...
Some of these are on YouTube or can be found via a
quick Google search
...
For example,
check out Microsoft’s tutorials and PDFs with tips for using certain products
...
Check with your local community college or public
library to see if they offer classes on computer literacy or ICT skills
...
However, before
you spend money on a class, try some of the free strategies first
...
You might create an
“ICT Skills” section in your resume
...
USE SKILL WORDS IN YOUR JOB
INTERVIEW: Employers are very interested in ways that you
used the skills above in your previous jobs
...
ICT
KEEP YOUR SKILLS UPGRADED:
After you’ve boosted your skills, don’t stop learning
...
ICT
What is the difference between IT and ICT?
IT refers to an entire industry that uses computers, networking, software
and other equipment to manage information, whereas ICT can be seen as
an integration of IT with media broadcasting technologies, audio/ video
processing and transmission and telephony
...
The term ICT is widely used in the context of
education, whereas IT is a term widely used in the industry
...
In simplest terms, ICT
can be seen as the integration (combination) of information technology
with communication technology
...
IT students are not taught about Electronics
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ICT students learn about
Transmission media, Antennas, etc
Title: ICDL AND ECDL
Description: ICDL The International Computer Driving License (ICDL) is the world's leading end-user computer skills certification program. International Computer Driving License (ICDL) currently has millions of active students.
Description: ICDL The International Computer Driving License (ICDL) is the world's leading end-user computer skills certification program. International Computer Driving License (ICDL) currently has millions of active students.