Where can I take the ECDL tests?
A list of test centres can be obtained from the BCS. There is a searchable database on the BCS website so you can identify the testing centre nearest to your home or place of work. There is at least one in most towns throughout the UK.
All test centres are accredited by the BCS to ensure common standards of testing wherever you take the exams. If in doubt, we’ll help you to identify a suitable testing venue.
The exams can be taken any number of times. No record of exam failures is published and there is no stigma in failure.
What happens when all the tests have been passed?
Details of successful tests are recorded in the logbook. When you have passed all seven tests the logbook is sent to the BCS. They will then issue your ECDL certificate.
Equipment requirements
To use the self-teaching CD-Rom package and complete the ECDL course you need to have access to the following computer hardware equipment:
Pentium 166 Mhz or faster computer
32Mb RAM (min) - 64Mb or higher recommended
Windows 95 or later
Double speed CD-Rom drive, or faster
16 bit sound card
640 x 480 resolution display with 16-bit colour depth
Please note that the courseware does not support the Apple Mac platform.
How can I find out more about the ECDL scheme?
For further information contact our Education Manager, Wendy Francis at MSCoS.
She can be contacted thus:
Tel: 020 7654 7050
Fax: 020 7928 8914
Email:
contact usHow to find out more about the ECDL
Activities relating to the ECDL in the UK are co-ordinated by the BCS. It has a helpful website at
www.bcs.org or, of course, you may contact our Education Manager.