International Certification in Digital Literacy - ICDL - German

The ICDL (International Certification of Digital Literacy) is an internationally recognized certification documenting practical competencies in the use of the most common IT applications. Currently, 14 ICDL modules, covering modern requirements with regards to IT knowledge, are available.

The ICDL is aimed at all computer users: employees, students, the unemployed and pensioners. The certificate allows them to evaluate and validate their IT competencies. In addition, the tests can serve as a guideline for computer literacy in order to improve the prerequisites for further education.

With the ICDL certificat, companies and organizations guarantee their staff have a solid knowledge in the daily use of the most common Office programs, operating systems and internet applications.

Over 16 million people in 100 countries have already taken part in the ICDL certification program.

Base modules:

• Computer Essentials: This module covers the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for using computers and mobile devices, for creating and managing files, for dealing with networks, and ensuring data security.
• Online Essentials: This module covers the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for browsing the web, finding information efficiently, online communication, and email use.
• Word Processing: This module covers skills concerning the use of word processing, e.g. writing letters, formatting, editing document page settings, inserting a table or using spell check.
• Spreadsheets: This module covers skills such as creating charts, using and applying mathematical and logical formulas, sorting data, and entering data in cells.

Intermediary modules:

• Using Databases: This module covers fundamental knowledge regarding the structure and management of databases.
• Presentation: This module covers the proficient use of a presentation programme, e.g. how to enter a well-structured text in slides, create a presentation with a consistent slide design and animation effects or how to print handouts.
• Online Collaboration: This module covers best practice regarding social media, online meetings, online learning platforms and mobile devices.
• IT Security: Ce module fournit des connaissances élémentaires sur la sécurité dans l’utilisation des TIC au quotidien. Cela inclut la connexion sécurisée à un réseau, la sécurité sur Internet et la sécurisation des données et des informations.
• Image Editing: This module covers the practical application of an image editing programme to improve, edit and print digital photos as well as publish them online. Additionally, this module conveys an understanding of the main concepts of digital image editing.
• Data protection: The Data Protection module sets out essential knowledge relating to data protection concepts and principles, data subject rights, the implementation of data protection policies and measures, and regulatory compliance.

Advanced modules:

• Word Processing: This module covers skills needed for the professional use of a word processing programme, e.g. using fields, forms and templates.
• Spreadsheets: This module covers advanced spreadsheet skills, e.g. the analysis of data in tables, conditional formatting and custom number formats.
• Database: This module covers the key database concepts necessary to understand a relational database and use an appropriate application to create an advanced database structure and outputs.
• Presentation: This module covers advanced skills such as inserting movies and sounds, linking and embedding data into a slide and creating presentations for specific target audiences.

Practical tests on the PC in French, German and English (your choice).

An internationally recognised certificate that demonstrates proficiency in the safe and efficient use of various computer applications.

ICDL - MODULAR CERTIFICATION
The ICDL certificat prove knowledge in using various computer programs confidently and efficiently. Based on personal needs, you can choose which skills you would like to have certified. The LLLC currently offers 14 modules. ICDL PROFILE certification gives you maximum flexibility to stick to your needs. You can choose from the full range of available modules and create your certification (at least 4 modules).

PRACTICE-ORIENTED TESTS
The main strength of the ICDL tests resides in their practical relevance: the problems to be resolved during the different module tasks are carried out within the chosen application and all correct solutions are accepted. The help function or Internet search engines can be used to finalize the required tasks. A certain amount of theoretical learning content is tested by multiple-choice questions (for instance in the IT security module).

• One test for each module.
• The maximum duration for one test is 45 minutes.
• The test outcome is considered successful if the candidate has obtained a result of at least 75%.
• Test questions are either in English, in French or in German (language to be chosen by the candidate).
• Tests leading to a certification take place at the LLLC, a certified ICDL test center, and are supervised by an ICDL examiner.

THE PRACTICE-ORIENTETD TEST PREPARATION ADAPTIVE LEARNING TOOL (ALT)
The main strength of the ALT-ICDL tests resides in their practical relevance: the problems to be resolved during the different module tasks are carried out within the chosen application and all correct solutions are accepted. The help function or Internet search engines can be used to finalize the required tasks. A certain amount of theoretical learning content is tested by multiple-choice questions (for instance in the IT security module).

• Available for all modules.
• 60 questions that run parallel to the practical test.
• The questions will be in French, German or English (depending on the candidate’s choice).
• 3 phases construction:
  • Phase 1: Current competences.
  • Phase 2: Wrong answered questions will now be answered with sample solution.
  • Phase 3: Wrong answered questions will now be answered without a sample solution
• The ALT modules can be paused any number of times. Only after completion of the 3 phase is the module no longer accessible.

HOW TO PREPARE THE ICDL CERTIFICATION TESTS?
The test preparation is usually very individual as the knowledge can be acquire through different ways:

• Syllabus:The exam preparation for the different tests is completely individual. You can acquire the necessary knowledge in self-study. The ICDL syllabus as well as test contents of the different ICDL modules can be found and downloaded under the section " Modules and test content description (Syllabus) ". (For free)
• Adaptive learning tool:The LLLC offers a new innovative tool, giving candidates the ability to personalize and enhance their competencies. The Adaptive Learning Tool completely redefines the e-learning approach. After an initial review of the competencies, the tool automatically creates an individually tailored learning platform based on defined deficits. The concept is based on " learning by doing " and is designed to capture the needs of each individual in order to achieve the most possible improvement of competencies required for the test. (Price: 20€/module ALT)
• Diagnostic:Diagnostic tests cover all test contents and provide a detailed assessment inclusive a solution for the wrongly solved tasks. This will allow candidates to familiarize themselves with the tests, to get a good overview of their current knowledge, and to know if they are ready for the certification exam. There is no time limit for diagnostic tests and the test can be interrupted as often as you like. (12€ / diagnostic test)