ICDL

Do you want to learn how to use the full range of Microsoft Office software?

Are you eager to get a computer qualification which is recognised internationally?

Useful Information

ICDL Africa is a subsidiary of ICDL Foundation, the not-for-profit certifying authority of ICDL. Established to guide the implementation of the ICDL standards in the African context, ICDL Africa manages the accreditation of a growing network of ICDL Accredited Test Centres (ATCs), and provides a focal point for the formation of partnerships with organisations who share our national economic development and capacity building goals. 

ICDL program was adopted in Zimbabwe in 1999; banks, corporate organizations as well as private schools took up the program

ICDL activities in Zimbabwe are run by the Computer Society of Zimbabwe as the National Operator.

Certification

• Your certificate will be issued to you by the Computer Society of Zimbabwe.
• Upon registration as an ICDL student, you will be issued a Virtual Registration Number which allows you to sit for an exam.

Entry requirements for this course

• Candidates must be at least 13 years old.
• You must be able to communicate in English

The Syllabus

You will learn any combination of the following, depending on your needs, for the Standard ICDL certificate

·         Computer & Online Essentials

·         Documents

·         Online Collaboration

·         Spreadsheets

·         Presentations

·         Using Databases

·         Cyber Security

·         Digital Marketing

Advanced ICDL certificate

·         Wordprocessing

·         Spreadsheets

·         Databases

·         Presentations

Examinations

Exams are held on Fridays at the Bulawayo Campus and on Saturdays at the Chitepo Campus. They are administered online.

On completion of the test, the software automatically marks your input, and your results are available immediately. Information on fees for the exams can be obtained from the Speciss College Examinations Officer or from the ICDL website.

Lesson Times

Lessons are offered at different times on different campuses, with some lessons being held during the day, and others in the evening or at weekends. Often the same course can be studied at a variety of different times, so you can choose the one which is more convenient to you. You will get your personal timetable when you register at Speciss College.

Books and stationery
You'll need to bring your own notebook and writing materials to your classes.

Great reasons to study at Speciss College
Here’s what else you’ll enjoy when you join Speciss College:

Your classes are small, so your tutors will be able to give you maximum attention.

You can be certain of covering the syllabus, as the Speciss tutors are well-qualified and have a great deal of teaching experience.

You’ll learn in a clean, neat and tidy environment. You’ll have your own desk and chair in the classroom – you’ll be able to focus on your studies!

Because ICDL is recognised worldwide, you’ll get a qualification which you can use even if you leave Zimbabwe.

For more information you can email: college@speciss.co.zw  or  visit our website: www.specisscollege.com

Chitepo Campus

Herbert Chitepo Ave/3rd Street, Harare

Tel: 0242 708494 or 0242 794661 - 5