ICDL for Individuals
Benefits of ICT Skills for Individuals
The ability to use a computer effectively is an essential life skill.
Computer skills enable people of all ages to understand and use technology to
improve their personal and professional lives. A computer skills
certification can help the holder’s professional life by making them more
attractive to employers, while increasing their ability to communicate and access
information and services in their personal life.
Help individuals communicate, connect, and interact with others - Communicate
with friends and family
- Connect
with communities of like-minded people through social networks, email, or
blogs
- Interact
using online technologies, for example, instant messaging, webcams, VoIP,
online education, and entertainment
Enable access to a range of information and services that can simplify life
and save time - Make
purchases online and shop around for the best value
- Manage
accounts and pay bills online
- Deal with
officials, send forms, and find information online through government
services
Increase individuals’ confidence, motivation, and potential for using
technology - Make the
best use of their time and get the most out of their computer
- Track
household accounts quickly and easily in spreadsheets
- Create
professional-looking letters
- Access
news, information and entertainment
Facilitate learning beyond formal education and provide more options for
how and what people can learn - Attain
qualifications at their own pace through distance learning, even when in
full-time employment
- Access
online and multimedia learning tools
- Participate
in online special interest learning groups
