The ICDL CORE certification is a globally recognised programme designed to empower individuals with essential digital skills, ensuring they are ready to meet the demands of the evolving digital landscape. Whether you’re a professional looking to upskill, or someone re-entering education, ICDL CORE provides the foundation needed to thrive in the digital age.
An Overview of ICDL CORE Modules
The ICDL CORE Certification is structured around six carefully curated modules, each focusing on a fundamental aspect of digital literacy:
- Computer and Online Essentials: Build a solid foundation in using computers, managing files, accessing networks, and navigating the internet efficiently and safely.
- Documents: Learn to create, format, and manage professional documents. This module equips learners with the skills to confidently handle word processing tasks, from crafting letters to preparing structured reports.
- Presentation: Master the art of communication with tools for designing visually appealing and impactful presentations, ensuring your ideas are conveyed clearly and effectively.
- Spreadsheets: Dive into data analysis and organisation, using spreadsheets to perform calculations, visualise data with charts, and make data-driven decisions.
- Teamwork: Develop the skills needed to work effectively in a team using collaborative tools and platforms.
- Cyber Security: Develop skills to identify and mitigate online threats, secure digital devices, and protect sensitive information from cyber risks.
Why These Modules Are Essential to Digital Literacy
Each module in the ICDL CORE programme addresses a vital area of digital literacy, reflecting the skills demanded in today’s workplace. The European Commission predicts that by 2025, 90% of jobs will require some degree of digital competence. This underscores the importance of skills like managing spreadsheets, preparing presentations, or protecting data.
ICDL CORE goes beyond teaching technical know-how—it fosters productivity, efficiency, and confidence. Whether it’s creating polished documents, analysing numerical data, or ensuring data security, the certification equips learners to tackle real-world challenges. These modules also lay the groundwork for further specialisation, with opportunities to progress to ICDL Professional for advanced digital skills tailored to specific industries or roles.
In a world increasingly driven by technology, digital literacy is the foundation of employability and career advancement. The ICDL CORE Certification empowers individuals to build that foundation, unlocking new opportunities and enhancing their competitiveness in the job market.
With ICDL CORE, you’re not just gaining skills—you’re investing in your future.
Unlock Your ICDL CORE Certification Today!
Whether you’re just starting your digital journey or looking to sharpen your essential digital skills, the ICDL CORE certification is your gateway to employability, productivity, or advance their career in today’s workplace.
Upon completing all six modules, candidates will be awarded the globally recognised ICDL Certificate of Digital Competence, signifying their mastery of core digital skills.
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ICDL Asia recommend all individual to start your ICDL Journey by formally learn and certified through our Accredited Test Centre (ATC) network near you with using the Find Your Test Centre Directory. All the publicly listed Accredited Test Centres (ATCs that are not labelled as in-house centres) are set up to conduct formal training and certification tests of ICDL programmes.
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