ICDL Courses (Formerly ECDL Courses)

The aim of this training is to help you become proficient in the use of a PC and the most commonly used software packages (Microsoft Office 365) through a series of practical modules, so that you can confidently say to employers that you really do have the skills they require.

ICDL is recognised nationally and internationally so you can be assured that the skills you learn in this course will stand out on your CV.

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Wherever possible our training is tailored to your needs. The cost of our training programmes depend on the course(s) you choose and varies according to duration and breadth. Rest assured we have a number of payment options available to ensure the cost of training is affordable and can be worked alongside your other financial commitments. Common ways people fund their training include: –

Self-Funded:

• Flexible payment plans to help you spread the cost* available at many of our centres;
• You could opt to pay upfront.

Company Funded:

Requesting funding from your employers needn’t be a daunting task. Many employers support and encourage their employees with their professional development and consider it a worthwhile investment to fund any training required.

What we can help with:

• Providing a comprehensive training programme outlining learning outcomes
• Tailored personnel letters
• Communication with finance departments to arrange payment options (upfront or payment plan*).

Funding & Grants:

There may be the opportunity to apply for funded grants that can help towards the cost of training. These include the Skills Development Scotland ITAs and the ReAct programme in Wales. All schemes will have different terms and conditions that will need to be met in order to qualify for a grant and these are managed by each individual centre.

We’d recommend you speak to a Course Advisor in your local centre to find out whether they are registered to offer any such schemes and discuss your requirements further.

* Terms and Conditions apply. Speak to a Course Advisor for full information on the options available to you.

The study of ICDL courses can provide you with the skills required to work in an office environment. For instance, you would have excellent skills to enable you to work as an Office Assistant, Admin Assistant, Secretary, PA,  or Virtual Assistant (VA) Some organisations, such as the NHS, will ask applicants who are going to work with them as a Medical Secretary or Medical Administrator specifically to hold the ICDL qualification.

Gaining an ICDL qualification is a great starting point to be able to progress on and work towards an expert level with ICDL Advanced, which can really enhance your effectiveness in any workplace.