Preparing your staff for a ECDL Rollout

What is ECDL? : 

What is ECDL? “European Computer Driving Licence” Established in 1996 and rolled out worldwide Qualification that enables people to certify their competence in essential IT knowledge Certifies to a set standard the IT skills candidates already have or are gaining through training The organisations supporting ECDL represent a broad cross section of industry and academia

Who already recognises ECDL : 

Who already recognises ECDL Lloyds TSB IBM Bank Of England…to name a few!

Why is ECDL so effective? : 

Why is ECDL so effective? “ECDL is a standard definition and an actual measure of computer skills, that is internationally recognised, and it provides a balance between employer needs and employee skills.”

Benefits to the individual : 

Benefits to the individual Gives all staff a professionally recognised, relevant and up to date qualification and will increase familiarity with technology and its uses

Identifying your needs : 

Identifying your needs Strategy: Assess your knowledge by training needs analysis forms If required further assessment by phone will be available to assess your individual requirements

Sample form : 

Sample form

Lifecycle : 

Lifecycle Lifecycle: study – course – practice – exam – pass…then on to the next module..and so on MTC will be with you through everything!!

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Identify knowledge gap Telephone delegates if required to clarify Determine appropriate courses/self study/CD ROM Attend scheduled courses Practice material studied at home/work Scheduled for examination Assess TNA forms The cycle of Training for an Examinee

Timescales : 

Timescales Per exam: Each exam lasts for 45 minutes To study for one module : We estimate just under 1 month Do all modules in 6 months Fast track

Structure : 

Structure Seven Tailored Modules Exam - 45 minutes Pass mark 60% module 1 & 80% all others Performance based questions, multiple choice…etc…. Innovative mix of knowledge based questions and task based exercises that test both the student’s overall understanding of IT and their ability to put it to practical use Madmax:

Modules : 

Modules Basic Concepts of Information Technology Using the Computer and Managing Files (Windows) Word Processing (Word) Spreadsheets (Excel) Presentation (Powerpoint) Database (Access) Information and Communication(Outlook, IE4)

Modules (continued) : 

Modules (continued) Module 1 to test the underpinning knowledge using a variety of question types including multiple choice and click and drag Modules 2-7 consist primarily of performance based tests measuring the student’s skill competency in desktop operating systems and applications

How much will it cost & for whom? : 

How much will it cost & for whom? £25 for passbook plus £90 per exam Training courses £525 per training day

Methods : 

Methods Training at our office or yours Examinations in the City or at your office Additional examples online Course book

Retakes : 

Retakes The exam can be taken three times TNA – Study – course – practice – exam – resit If a delegate fails by more than 10% they will be advised not to retake the exam the same day but to go and study.

Get to go home with : 

Get to go home with Passport to success Recognition within the Trust A mentor for those embarking on ECDL Complete ECDL kit Additional materials e.g. Equal opportunities, appeals procedure available on registration

Where do we go from here : 

Where do we go from here Assessment forms sent to Mouse Registration forms will be sent to you by August 1st Registration forms back by 28th August The program starts on 1st of September 2006 We hope you join and see it through to the end !

If you pass : 

If you pass

Any Questions : 

Any Questions ?