COURSES OFFERED BY ICDL FOUNDATION

Successful candidates will be able to apply good IT security principles to manage connections, devices, and data effectively and safely. After passing this module, candidates will feel confident keeping information and data secure.

The Web Editing module sets out key web publishing concepts and the skills required to create, upload, and maintain a web site. It also covers important issues such as security and copyright.

The Data Analytics module covers the main concepts and skills needed to analyse statistics, prepare data sets, summarise data, and create data visualisations.

The Robotics module covers the main concepts and skills needed to assemble, programme, and control a simple robot.

This module introduces Big Data, a term which relates to the management and analysis of sets of data that are typically too large for traditional data-processing software.

The IoT module introduces the Internet of Things, which extends Internet connectivity from computers and related devices to other physical devices or common objects and leverages from technologies such as embedded systems, wireless sensors, and automation.

The Cloud Computing module introduces the use of Internet-connected remote servers to store, manage, and process data, instead of using local servers or computers.

The Artificial Intelligence module introduces the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) – the intelligence demonstrated by a machine when it perceives its environment and takes actions that maximise the likelihood of achieving specific goals.

The Using Databases module sets out essential concepts and skills relating to understanding the concept of a database and demonstrating competence in using a database application.