ECDL Czech Republic launches two new ICDL modules
ECDL Czech Republic launched a localised version of the ICDL Financial Spreadsheets module to test centres in the Czech Republic at the start of June. Already, more than 40 people have passed a certification test for the module.
ICDL France annouces two new modules eligible for professional development funding under CPF
Two ICDL modules have been added to the French Special Directory of Skills (Répertoire Spécifique de France Compétences). The 2D CAD and 3D Design modules, using popular software such as SketchUp and InDesign, are now eligible for the CPF, a fund for professional training and development.
ICDL Germany participates in first German ‘Digital Day’
ICDL Germany, operator of the ICDL programme in Germany, took part in Digital Day 2020 with a new quiz, ‘Test your digital knowledge!’. Digital Day took place for the first time on 19 June and is sponsored by the’ Digital for All initiative. It aims to promote digital participation in Germany.
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies in North Macedonia adopts ICDL
ECDL Macedonia and FEEIT, an electrical engineering and IT learning institution in North Macedonia, have signed an agreement to adopt ICDL and adapt the institution’s computer science programme to ICDL syllabi.
Specto holds Advanced Presentations module ‘Train the Trainer’ virtual workshop
Specto, the ICDL operator in Jordan, conducted an Advanced Presentations ‘Train the Trainer’ workshop for 26 schoolteachers and trainers in June using the Zoom platform.
Headteachers’ skills in the spotlight with new training initiative from ECDL Czech Republic
ECDL Czech Republic has developed a new training module for school management, ‘Strengthening the Strategic Component of Digital Literacy for School Leaders, or How to Make Decisions in a Field Where I am Not a Professional’.
Austrian vocational school leads the way in using ICDL in education
St Veit Vocational School in Austria was awarded a trophy for being the ‘Most Successful ECDL School in Europe’ by OCG, the ECDL operator in Austria. The school has been a flagship ECDL test centre in Austria for the past three years.
1,000th candidate completes remotely invigilated online ICDL test in Germany
An ICDL candidate in Bad Neustadt has become the 1,000th candidate to pass their certification test online in Germany.
JISA offers free online ECDL courses for public servants in Serbia
Public servants in Serbia will be able to take advantage of free online ECDL courses thanks to a cooperation between JISA and the National Academy of Public Administration.