Computer Course - Certification - ICDL/ECDL

ICDL/ECDL is the international certification in digital literacy.

Trainees get the opportunity to achieve their ICDL/ ECDL while on the computer course.  ICDL/ECDL equips individuals with the IT skills they need to prepare for the workplace and further training.
• IT is a globally recognised qualification
• It is the certification most widely recognised and highly valued by Irish employers
• ICDL/ECDL is online
• ICDL/ECDL can be used towards a QQI award
• Online automated training and testing of learners

The ICDL/ECDL modules available at Sligo CTC are:

• Word Processing
• Spreadsheets
• Database
• Powerpoint
• Computer Essentials
• Online Essentials 
• IT Security

Spotlight on the Computer Course

Today we will take a look at the computer course in the centre.  With I.T. part of everyday life, this course provides computer training in all commonly used software applications leading to certification in a wide range of QQI modules and ECDL.  Trainees also get the opportunity to engage in digital photography for the purpose of updating and maintaining the centre blog.  The computer group are also actively involved in putting together information stands in the centre and designing posters.

It is mandatory to complete an IT module in order to achieve a major award in the centre.  While the trainees are in the computer group they also attend other timetabled classes  - Art, Communications, Maths, Literacy, Numeracy, Work Experience, Business English and Personal Effectiveness. 

Congratulations!

Congratulations to the 20 learners from Sligo and Leitrim Community Training Centres who had their level 3 and 4 QQI awards approved at yesterday's result approval panel meeting. One learner also achieved a full ECDL award. We look forward to presenting these learners with their certificates in autumn.

The Importance of Digital Skills

Last weekend the Sunday Business Post published an interesting article on the importance of digital skills in the workplace. Our computer course focuses exactly on this area by covering QQI level 3 and 4 modules along with a full ECDL award.

Good article in today’s ⁦@sundaybusiness⁩ on the importance of digital literacy skills to succeed in the workplace #lifelonglearning #upskilling pic.twitter.com/0hiD9bGTJM

— skillsmidwest (@skillsmidwest) January 20, 2019

Image taken from @skillsmidwest twitter page

Are you interested in getting your ECDL?

IT Course

This course provides computer training in all commonly used software applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access and many others as part of the ECDL and QQI awards. This course is suitable for young people who enjoy using computers and want to gain the knowledge needed to perform routine office duties.