Only University staff and students can register for ECDL Core courses at IT Services. The general public is encouraged to follow this link for information about other local ECDL training/testing centres.
Introduction
The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Core programme is an internationally recognised qualification that enables University staff and students to demonstrate their competence in using a personal computer and common computer applications at a basic level.
A Certificate is awarded on successful completion of the seven ECDL Core Modules, which is referenced to Level Three of the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning.
The ECDL Core programme is aimed at ordinary computer users rather than technical computer people. It aims to:
- promote and encourage computer literacy for all
- raise the level of knowledge about Information & Communication Technology (ICT) and the level of competence in using personal computers and common computer applications for all citizens within Europe and internationally
- ensure all computer users understand best practices and the advantages of using a personal computer
- increase the productivity of all employees who need to use computers in their work
- enable better returns for investments in ICT
- provide a basic qualification which allows all people, regardless of their background, to be part of the Information Society
- equip candidates with the ICT skills necessary to follow the ECDL Advanced programme.
Syllabus
The ECDL Core Syllabus V5.0 [PDF] is designed to cover the key concepts of computing, the practical applications of computers and their use in the workplace and society in general. The syllabus is broken down into 7 modules, each of which must be passed before the ECDL Core certificate will be awarded.
The modules are:
- Module 1 - Concepts of ICT
- Module 2 - Using the Computer & Managing Files
- Module 3 - Word Processing
- Module 4 - Spreadsheets
- Module 5 - Using Databases
- Module 6 - Presentation
- Module 7 - Web Browsing & Communication
Structure of the Course & Fee
IT Services organises training courses that prepare University staff and students to sit for ECDL Core tests. The courses cover the skill sets indicated in the standard ECDL Core syllabus. The courses are held on campus at IT Services computer laboratories.
The ECDL Core course consists of 18 sessions. Each session is of a two hour duration.
| Module | Sessions |
| 1. Concepts of ICT | 1 |
| 2. Using the Computer & Managing Files | 3 |
| 3. Word Processing | 4 |
| 4. Spreadsheets | 3
|
| 5. Using Databases | 3
|
| 6. Presentation | 2 |
| 7. Web Browsing & Communication | 2 |
| Course Fee | €104.00 |
Note that:
- The course is based on MS Windows 7, MS Word 2007, MS Excel 2007, MS Access 2007, MS Powerpoint 2007, MS Internet Explorer 8 & MS Outlook 2003.
- The course is intended for beginners and assumes no prior knowledge of computers.
- The tuition fees have been kept to an absolute minimum and are necessary to cover tuition and administrative costs. The above fees do not include courseware available for download.
- University students are eligible to follow the ECDL Core course until the end of September of the same year in which they complete their course of studies at the University of Malta.
Next Courses
University staff and students may request to be placed on the course
waiting list. IT Services will inform them via email when the next course will be scheduled.
Course Registration
University staff and students may register for the ECDL Core course at IT Services Reception desk. The following payment methods are accepted:
- Academic staff can authorise payment through their personal Academic Work Resources Funds debit card.
- Administrative & Technical staff are requested to apply for the ECDL Core course through the Further Training & Work Resources Fund Non-Academic Committee.
- Students can use their SMGB (Stipends) card.
- University staff and students can also make payment by cheque addressed to 'IT Services'.
Registrations are accepted on a first-come first-served basis. IT Services reserves the right not to proceed with a course in which case a full refund will be issued.
Only University staff and students can sign for ECDL Core courses at IT Services. The general public is encouraged to follow this link for information about other local ECDL training/testing centres.
Contact Details
For more information about the ECDL Core course contact IT Services Reception.
12 February 2012
http://www.um.edu.mt/itservices/students/courses/ecdl/core
