Vienna, October 2008: ECDL Foundation’s Annual Forum brought together delegates from 52 international organisations and informatics societies representing 148 countries, to plan future activities in support of the i2010 strategy and launch the new syllabus for the ECDL / ICDL Advanced programme. This international event focused on three important themes underlying ECDL / ICDL programmes which support the i2010 strategy: building the Information Society, enabling growth and employment through helping society and the economy reap the benefits of digital literacy, and empowering individuals with the skills necessary to participate in the Information Society. » [meer...]

The head of the consular section, Consul Salman A. I. Al-Sheikh, of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Vienna and three members of his staff received the International Computer Driving Licence - ICDL. These were the first ICDL certificates issued and awarded in Austria. » [meer...]

Brussels, May 17th 2008 – From large organisations and national education systems to refugee camps in Burundi and street children in Vietnam, the ECDL Foundation network works with local communities, governments and international organisations to narrow the digital divide gap across the world. Today, ECDL Foundation welcomes the celebration of World Information Society Day, which highlights the urgent need to bridge the digital divide and recognises the profound impact that Information and Communication Technologies have on people’s lives, and calls for national and international organisations to work together towards achieving sustainable programmes to raise the levels of digital literacy around the world » [meer...]

The results of various e-literacy projects initiated by ictQatar will only be visible in few years, said the regulatory authority’s e-Education manager, Ghadah Fakeih, yesterday.

“The process is a gradual one and we must be patient, since all of this requires huge efforts in planning and human capital. I think by 2010, you will see about 150 local independent schools becoming part of a vibrant e-Education community,” she said. » [meer...]

The ICDL programme in Jordan was launched in 2001. The Licensee put great effort into promoting the programme’s benefits for individual Candidates as well as for society. Raising awareness of the programme in the Jordanian public raised awareness levels among blind people who view ICDL as a tool to help them become more familiar with ICT and the development of the technology.

In addition, to spread the information about ICDL among corporate and governmental entities, ICDL Jordan places special attention and care on people with disabilities and other people in need. » [meer...]

Obtaining their results on the same day as sitting the exam has been a fantastic incentive for pupils taking the ECDL at Bedford Modern School. Suzanna Harris MBCS CITP, who heads ICT at the school, explains why they opted to integrate ECDL in the curriculum, its challenges and its benefits. » [meer...]

Barcelona, 18th October – Today ECDL Foundation unveiled ECDL / ICDL1 Syllabus Version 5.0 at a high profile gathering of the ECDL Foundation Licensees2 in Barcelona, Spain. The new features of Syllabus Version 5.0 focus on the evolving computer skills and knowledge areas required to meet the challenges of a digital society. Syllabus Version 5.0 lists the skills and knowledge that must be obtained by a Candidate to become ECDL / ICDL certified. » [meer...]