What is ICDL and ICDL Professional?

What is ICDL?

International Computer Driving License (ICDL) is the new name for European Computer Driving License (ECDL). ICDL Workforce is the qualification that includes modules such as Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and Presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. It is a globally recognised qualification that can help you learn Microsoft 365 office applications.

What is ICDL Professional?

The ICDL Professional qualification is a range of digital skills modules allowing you to progress to a more advanced level of understanding using Microsoft 365 office applications. It follows on from the ICDL Workforce modules and improves on your existing knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Participants build a learner profile using any combination of topics covered including Advanced Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentations, and Databases.

Is it Advanced ECDL?

The modules, formerly known as Advanced European Computer Driving Licence (Advanced ECDL), which used Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, have now become part of the ICDL Professional series of computer modules. At the time of writing, there are fifteen separate modules, with a new e-commerce module soon to become available.

What can it lead to?

You can develop skills that apply to a wide range of positions in the financial services industry, manufacturing, healthcare and legal firms for example. Whether you are working in areas such as accountancy, administration, or other office-based roles, you can benefit from an ICDL Professional qualification.

Who can use the books?

You can use the ICDL Professional books to learn more advanced features of the Microsoft 365 applications. It is advisable that you learn ICDL Workforce modules before going on to learn about ICDL Professional modules.

What can you do with the books?

You can use the books as a user-friendly, unofficial companion guide to ICDL Professional modules. Learn advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access techniques at home, in your own time, at your own pace, or use them as a reference guide at home, college, or work.