Develop the essential concepts and understanding related to the fundamentals of e-commerce.

Module overview

CategorySkill set
Overview and planning
  • E-Commerce overview
  • E-Commerce business models and planning
E-Commerce infrastructure
  • Online store platform
  • Social commerce platform
  • E-Commerce marketplace
E-Commerce implementation and engagement
  • E-Commerce implementation
  • E-Commerce engagement

Main learning outcomes

Successful candidates will be have the knowledge to select an appropriate e-commerce solution and understand how to plan, implement, manage and maintain the e-commerce solution. They will be able to:

  • define key concepts of e-commerce and the e-commerce ecosystem, including its social and economic impact
  • identify the main types of e-commerce transactions and e-commerce business models
  • recognise key e-commerce adoption goals and planning considerations
  • identify various e-commerce presence options
  • recognise the key skills in setting up a store on an online platform, a social media platform and an e-commerce marketplace
  • identify common e-commerce marketing tools and e-commerce performance metrics

Why certify with ICDL?

  • ICDL certification is internationally recognised by employers and institutions.
  • ICDL modules are developed with input from computer users, subject matter experts, and practising professionals from all over the world.
  • The regularly updated syllabus content reflects day-to-day tasks and responsibilities typical of job roles.
  • ICDL modules focus on skills acquisition as well as an understanding of concepts.
  • ICDL syllabus content is vendor-independent so that skills and knowledge are transferable.
  • ICDL has rigorous Quality Assurance Standards (QAS) and regular quality audits are conducted internally and externally.

Module Fact Sheets are publicly available and provides a concise summary of the more detailed syllabus document for each module. It outlines the key concepts, skills, and learning outcomes covered in the module, giving a clear overview of what candidates will learn and how these skills apply in practice. The Module Fact Sheet can be downloaded below and serves as a quick reference for understanding the scope and value of the module.

Download E-Commerce Module Fact Sheet

The detailed syllabus for the E-Commerce module is publicly available, so that there is complete clarity about what is covered.

The syllabus document, which sets out the specific skills and knowledge that you will learn and against which you will be certified, can be downloaded here.

Download Syllabus

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