Course Overview

The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is the world’s most successful IT skills certification programme. To date, nine million people have undertaken an ECDL programme in more than 60 countries worldwide. The ECDL certifies that the holder is competent in the use of a personal computer and common computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

What are my career prospects

Computer skills are increasingly important in all areas of employment. The ECDL has established a standard for everyone who uses a computer in either a professional or personal capacity. It is an excellent worldwide benchmark of employee skills making the holder readily mobile within Ireland and internationally.

Progression

ECDL will equip students with the essential IT skills required for a wide range of posts, as it assists in raising familiarity with information technology and it's uses. Successful students can progress to the ECDL Advanced Certificate.

ECDL Modules

Module 1 of the course is a theoretical test of computing knowledge at a general level and Modules 2-7 are practical skills. As you progress through the course, the modules you pass are recorded on a Skills Card. Successful completion of all seven exams entitles the student to the ECDL certificate.

Am I eligable for the course?

Some prior IT experience is necessary.

Who accredits this course?

The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is the world’s leading end-user computer skills certification programme. It is internationally recognised as the global benchmark for end-user computer skills and is the leading certification to be adopted by governments, international organisations and corporations alike. The record breaking ECDL is the fastest growing IT user qualification in over 125 countries.

The ECDL/ICDL certifies that the holder is competent in the use of a personal computer and common computer applications and knows the essential concepts of IT. Outside of Europe, the ECDL is known as the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL). Please check out their website www.ecdl.com

How long is the course?

Courses run on a regular basis. Please contact IBAT about commencement dates and duration.

View the Lecturer Profile: View the Lecturer Profile for the ECDL - European Computer Driving Licence Course - Saturday

Tony Murray– ECDL Lecturer Tony has over 40 years experience in the IT industry with roles ranging from software development to business analyst and project management. He commenced teaching in 1988 and ran his own training centre for a number of years before joining IBAT. Tony completed the Diploma in Systems Analysis course in Trinity College and has a Certificate in Training from NUI Maynooth
Mark Dean – Web Design / IS Lecturer Mark is an IT professional with over 17 years industry experience. Over this period he has accumulated knowledge and skills from numerous sectors ranging from education through to manufacturing and banking. He has been involved in many IT roles including software developer, team leader, systems analyst, and corporate IT trainer. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science from Trinity College and has lectured on both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as professional programmes such as IATI and ACCA. He is the trainer on the Diploma in Web Design and currently maintains the IBAT College Website and Student Portal.
Morgan Campbell - Desktop Publishing / Multimedia Lecturer Morgan has worked in the print and design industry for more than five years. He spent several years working in desk top publishing and graphic design departments in Ireland before travelling to the UK. During this time he worked on numerous high profile marketing campaigns and won several design and marketing awards. In 2007 he returned from England to complete a master’s degree in marketing and oversee the running of his own design and marketing enterprise.
John Rowley – Web Design / PHP SQL Lecturer John Rowley's career spans web development (LAMP), Web Manager and Corporate spokesman (Ryanair), 11 years in software management and development (Symantec, Corel), technical training (PHP, MySQL, Perl, XML, C#, CSS Javascript), technical writing (C++, Java), documentation management and news journalism. He was the first PHP developer in Ireland to achieve Zend PHP Certification and the first technical writer in Ireland to document C++ compiler and application frameworks. He is MySQL Certified and has worked as a consultant / developer for Irish Rail, Suzuki, Nestle, and Eli Lilly. He currently works as a .NET information architect for the ECDL foundation where he develops the centre and candidate administration systems for the ECDL programs in Ireland. On a lighter note, he's also an accomplished standbup comedian, performing regularly in Manchester and Dublin.
Cara Martin - Multimedia Lecturer Cara has been working in the IT Sector for the past 8 years as a Consultant and Lecturer in IT. She Hold a B.Sc in Computer Science and an M.Sc in the field Artificial Intelligence from UCD. Her main areas of expertise are Databases and Web Design. Over the years she has worked with many high profile clients in both the government and corporate sectors.
Keith Feighery - Online Marketing, Sales and Digital Strategy Lecturer Keith holds a first class MA in Digital Media Technologies. He owns Digital Insights, which is a digital media and social technologies consultancy. He works with clients developing enterprise digital and web strategies and solutions that align with overall business objectives. Keith has developed successful online retail businesses and has over 10 years experience working with large Irish and international software vendors and consultancies such as Eontec, Siebel Systems and Allfinanz.
Lisa Donaldson – IT and Business Lecturer Lisa is an experienced lecturer who has been teaching for over 14 years. During this time, Lisa has taught in both the academic and corporate sectors. She has previously lectured Business and IT subjects at Griffith College and led the Training Teams in Esat BT and Software Paths. Lisa has also founded & managed 2 small businesses and brings extensive real life work experience to her teaching role. She has undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in Business and IT from Northeastern University, Trinity College Dublin and Dublin City University. She lectures in Systems Analysis & Design, Business Applications and Marketing.

What is the course fee?

IBAT College rewards students who register early for their course with significant savings available on the course fee. For further information on these savings and payment options, click on the following link:

How can I make savings on the course fee?

IBAT College rewards students who register early for their course with significant savings available on the course fee. For further information on these savings and payment options, click on the following link:

What do I get for my fee?

• Full set of bound notes (view sample notes)
• Access to your online student portal (view student portal site)
• Flexible Timetable (view timetable)
• Content Expert Lecturer (view lecturer profiles)
• Excellent college facilities (view college photos)

I would like to apply what should I do?

To apply please complete our online enquiry form which will give us the key details to start your application and a member of our admissions team will contact you with further details. Alternative please feel free to contact Thomas on 01 8075055 or by email on trussell@ibat.ie.

Learner protection for this programme is provided in accordance with section 43 of the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999.