With our help you can get the world's largest and fastest growing certification of basic IT skills. We ensure that best practice and quality issues are understood and implemented, so that the productivity at work will be improved. We run examinations usually on a Friday afternoon, but clients can privately organise times and dates to suit your individuals.

Call us for further details on 0151 6533338 and let us make gaining your ECDL or ITQ qualification as easy as possible for you.

This qualification is aimed at IT Users in the workplace and is eligible for skillworks with 60% off, employees who complete the course successfully receive a free PC upon completion.

ITQ is a new flexible IT user qualification and training package that can be tailored to ensure that the candidate is trained and assessed in just the IT skills that they need Levels 1, 2 and 3.

Make selective use of IT (Mandatory)

Optional Units

• Use of IT systems
• Operate a computer
• IT trouble-shooting for users
• IT maintenance for users
• IT security for users
• Use IT to exchange information
• Internet and Intranets

• E-mail (ECDL)
• Word Processing software (ECDL)
• Spreadsheet software (ECDL)
• Database software (ECDL)
• Website software (ECDL)
• Artwork and Imaging software
• Presentation software (ECDL)
• Specialist or bespoke software
• Evaluate the Impact of IT
• Sector specific unit

No formal entry requirements are required although the candidate MUST use IT in their work. Candidates will be assessed via workplace evidence which may be attached to the online portfolio every candidate uses. All candidates must complete an interview where they will be assessed and advised of the appropriate level.

It makes investment in IT pay!

Designated Associates are an accredited training and test centre for the BCS for the delivery of the European Computer Driving License and the Advanced European Computer Driving License. The ECDL is an internationally recognised standard of competence, certifying that the holder has the knowledge and skill needed to use the most common computer applications efficiently and productively.

The ECDL is designed specifically for those who wish to gain a basic qualification in computing; no prior knowledge of IT or computer skills is needed to study the ECDL.

The course is made up of the following modules:

• Basic concepts of Information Technology
• Using the computer and managing files
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheets
• Database
• Presentation
• Information and communication