The ICDL certification program is for anyone who needs to develop their skills and/or demonstrate that they are fully competent in the use of a computer and common computer applications. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) are becoming increasingly widespread in society. People must now use ICT (primarily via desktop computers/laptops) on a daily basis in order to engage in society and the environment around them. A competent level of computer skills (or digital literacy) is now a life requirement for personal, educational and professional engagement with society.
Those enrolling on the ICDL program come from many different sectors in society, including second-level and third-level students, teachers, employees, retired people, and the elderly. Their reasons for enrolling in the program may vary, and the skills learned will be employed in a wide variety of ways related to their personal or professional situation.
As an internationally-recognised certification and standard, ICDL can improve job prospects and equip people to advance further in their existing careers. It also can provide a platform from which to move on to more specialised ICT training and education.
