ECDL - the essential qualification

ECDL LogoECDL is probably the most important computer qualification for users in Ireland.

The ECDL Version 4 qualification is awarded on passing all of 7 separate modules

  • Module 1 - Basic Concepts of Information Technology
  • Module 2 - Using the Computer and Managing Files
  • Module 3 - Word Processing
  • Module 4 - Spreadsheets
  • Module 5 - Databases and Filing Systems
  • Module 6 - Presentation and Drawing
  • Module 7 - Information and Communication

For more information visit ECDL, Ireland

For individuals, cost effective courses are offered by ComputeIT, Carlow.

Please contact ComputeIT Tel: 059 9138260 or email: ComputeIT, Carlow for more details.

Good quality part-time computer courses are also offered free of charge, to those who qualify, by the Back Top Education Initiative, Basically, if you satisfy one of a number of criteria, you are entitled to free educational opportunities. Some are:

  • Unemployed
  • Medical Card holder
  • Lone parent
  • In receipt of various welfare payments
  • Carer
  • Early School Leavers
  • Several other categories

For more details contact:

BTEI, Meadow Court, 46 Burrin Street, Carlow Tel: 059 9139532 or email BTEI, Carlow

ECDL Advanced - an increasingly important qualification

Increasingly, ECDL Advanced is a requirement. Advanced qualifications are offered in:

  • Word Processing
  • Spreadsheets
  • Presentations
  • Databases

On passing all four Advanced modules, the qualification of ECDL Expert is awarded.

For more information of the most appropriate route to gaining ECDL qualifications, please contact Ballybar Solutions.

For individuals, cost effective courses are offered by ComputeIT, Carlow.

Please contact ComputeIT Tel: 059 9138260 or email: ComputeIT, Carlow for more details.