ECDL and ECDL Essentials qualifications in
ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) is a globally recognised qualification and is the certification most highly valued by Irish employers.
ECDL Essentials is a shortened and more affordable version of the traditional ECDL Award which covers four base or core modules: Computer Essentials, Online Essentials, Word Processing and Spreadsheets.

Leinster Locations
Scoil Mhuire, Clane
Contact Details:
- Edmond Behan
- edmond.behan@clanesm.com
- https://www.scoilmhuireclane.ie/
• Computer Essentials—Teaches essential concepts and skills about the use of devices, file creation and management, networks, and data security.
• Online Essentials—Covers the essentials for going online, including web browsing, effective search engine use, online communication and email.
• Word Processing—Covers creating, formatting and finishing small-sized word processing documents including letters and other everyday documents
• Spreadsheets—This module enables candidates to understand the concept of spreadsheets and to demonstrate the ability to use a spreadsheet application.
Other specific modules, covering presentations, publications etc, can be added once the base modules are complete. ECDL can also be used towards a QQI award.