EDCL, What Are They Worth.

jizba

At work I am being encouraged to do the EDCL assessments (1-4), does anyone know if they assessments are of any value?

In addition to this once the assessments are done all the company provides is a paper printout of a certificate, is there any way of getting a proper certificate?

Thanks in advance.

weegie.geek

Can't hurt.

Some more old fashioned employers treat computer knowledge like alchemy, so if you've got a bit of paper that says you can do the MS Office apps, you're regarded as a genius.

I guess it depends what your other qualifications are, and what you want to do.

It's a proper qualification so I'd hope there was a nice certificate to go with them.

Lord_Gardener

Should it be 'ECDL'? This is part of the ICDL (worldwide) a good basic qualification as an alternative to C&G/OCR Clait. If you eventually go for the 'Advanced' version you'll get some nice embossed certificates! NB You should get a proper certificate from BCS. - I did!!

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If your company are paying for it then take it. Any extra learning on your CV looks good, even if is just to prove you're reasonably savvy with IT in the workplace.

jizba

Thanks a lot folks, I do have a degree already but as you have said a little extra will not hurt.

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jizba wrote: »

Thanks a lot folks, I do have a degree already but as you have said a little extra will not hurt.

What is the degree in?

Garetha

ECDL is quite a good course even for someone who knows about computers and office software.

If someone else is paying - do it and enjoy it.

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Garetha wrote: »

ECDL is quite a good course even for someone who knows about computers and office software.

If someone else is paying - do it and enjoy it.

I turned down at the opportunity to do it. I wouldn't have put it on my cv, so I didn't see the point for me.

bookduck

Unless you have a computing degree, it won't make you less valuable, but more valuable and how much all depends on what job you are going for.

If someone would approach me and say they are computer degree and are currently doing ecdl would be about as impressed a Michelin rated chef saying he does not know how to prepare a steak. And if it is an IT degree you have, just keep quiet and tell no one!

nmjams

I'm about to apply to do ecdl advanced at my local college but I'm unsure if its the best course to do as i don't know what the difference is between the other ecdl course, which i completed last year, including unit E, so i got a level 2 certificate for that. is ecdl advanced also a level 2 certificate?

the other courses that i was thinking of doing was either first certificate or national award but was told by the college today that they are now only available to full time students, so ecdl advanced is now my only option on a part time bases.

does any one know if there is any point in taking this course?

PROLIANT

If you are looking for a career in IT I would go for the CompTIA range of qualifications, I am studying these as I have no formal IT credentials, although I am an IT professional it will help me in the future for job hunting etc, depends what you want to do, also these qualifications are product-neutral unlike the CISCO CCNA and Microsoft MCSE/MSSA etc which are bespoke qualifications.
Addendum;
The ECDL is ok if you just want your potential new employer to know that you can push buttons on a PC keyboard, no offence I have done this pointless course and it is like watching paint dry.