To achieve an ECDL the candidate must successfully pass one theoretical and six practical tests.

These tests can be attempted in any order and at any time and must be successfully completed within a maximum duration of three years. Each successfully completed test is endorsed on an ECDL Skills Card. Only an accredited Test Centre can carry out testing and issue Skills Cards.

When tests for all 7 modules are successfully completed and the Skills Card is endorsed by the Test Centre, it is sent to the National ECDL Operator and a personalised Certificate (Licence) is issued.

The seven modules are;

• Basic concepts of IT
• Using the computer and managing files
• Word processing
• Spreadsheets
• Databases
• Presentation
• Information and Communication