The International Computer Driving Licence® (ICDL) is an internationally recognised certificate of end-user computing skills. It provides objective proof that the holder has achieved a standard of competence in the most common business applications. Employers are increasingly relying on the ICDL to validate training courses and to recruit computer-literate staff. The syllabus covers the following modules:

Basic Concepts of Information Technology
Using the Computer and Managing Files
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Databases
Presentations
Information and Communication.
Revised and updated to reflect the latest version of the ICDL syllabus (ICDL4), this comprehensive coursebook covers all seven modules of the ICDL syllabus using the most popular business software ? Microsoft® Windows 2003; Microsoft® Office 2003; and Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6. It provides everything a student needs to gain full understanding and practical knowledge of the subjects covered by the syllabus, and then to pass the ICDL tests. Written by experienced trainers , the book offers clear, simple and friendly guidance on all of the ICDL modules.