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Preparing for ICDL: This is a self-study approach.  Computer based training materials are available for each module and you get access to a diagnostic test to help you check your test preparedness for each module.

Test sessions: During test sessions, you may complete a test and/or a diagnostic test.  Support is provided if necessary during diagnostic tests.  Each test lasts 45 minutes.

Estimated hours of study: Total preparations and testing time for completion of ICDL is 140 hours for a complete beginner, however, the majority of candidates complete in less time. You will be asked to make a commitment to adequately prepare for each test.

Time to Complete ICDL: You have 3 years to complete the ICDL from the date of successfully completing your first test (and while still a student at Â鶹Íø).

Degree Plus: As a student at Â鶹Íø your ICDL accreditation will entitle you to the Degree Plus award (see ). 

Postgraduate Research Students can record successful ICDL completion on their training and development record - please visit  for more information.

Preparing for ICDL: A number of our training courses (Excel 1, Introduction to Database Part 1 and 2) map onto the curriculum. Once enrolled, materials will be made available via a SharePoint site and for each module you can request a diagnostic test to help you check your test preparedness.

Test sessions: During test sessions, you may complete a test and/or a diagnostic test.  Support is provided if necessary during diagnostic tests.  Each test lasts 45 minutes.

Estimated hours of study: Total preparations and testing time for completion of ICDL is 140 hours for a complete beginner, however, the majority of candidates complete in less time. You will be asked to make a commitment to adequately prepare for each test.

Time to Complete ICDL: You have 3 years to complete the ICDL from the date of successfully completing your first test.

For more information, including costs and how to register, visit our

There are 4 ICDL Advanced modules: Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Database and Presentations. A certificate is awarded on the successful completion of each module, although it is not necessary to complete all modules. To register your interest contact icdl@qub.ac.uk The ICDL syllabus for each module is available to download in a pdf file as follows

Module AM3: Word Processing syllabus
Module AM4: Spreadsheets syllabus
Module AM5: Database syllabus
Module AM6: Presentations

Preparing for ICDL Advanced: Once enrolled, materials will be made available via a SharePoint site. Staff and PGR students may enrol separately for the various advanced word processing, spreadsheet and PowerPoint courses (Database materials are available on request).  

Estimated hours of study: is around 20 hours per module but that will depend on your existing knowledge of that module.  You will be asked to make a commitment to adequately prepare for each test.

If you are working towards the Degree Plus Award, your ICDL accreditation will be formally recognised as one of your achievements.

Postgraduate Research Students can record successful ICDL completion on their training and development record - please visit please visit  for more information.

Candidates who successfully complete all 4 modules can apply to the British Computer Society for Associate membership (with the entitlement of the post-nominals, AMBS). To find out about BCS membership details and benefits go to