ICDL WORKFORCE
The aim of this course is to provide learners with the skills and related knowledge in the
basic functions of a personal computer and in a range of software applications.
Target Award
ICS SKILLS ICDL Workforce – ICDL-WF
Start Date: 07-09-2026 Hours/week: 31 Hrs 15 Mins Duration: 9 weeks
This course is suitable for delivery to learners at all levels
Age Requirements
Applicants must have reached the current statutory school leaving age
Learning Aptitude
Basic numerical and literacy skills are essential. Basic ICT and keyboarding skills are essential i.e. an ability to use email, and use a web browser to navigate to and interact with a website.
Previous Experience
Learner previous experience of using a keyboard desirable but not essential
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Induction | – | – |
| Career Planning And Job Seeking Skills | – | – |
| ICDL Workforce – Presentation | Presentation (ICDL) (ICDL-05) | ICS SKILLS |
| ICDL Workforce – Documents | Documents (ICDL) (ICDL-19) | ICS SKILLS |
| ICDL Workforce – Spreadsheets | Spreadsheets (ICDL) (ICDL-04) | ICS SKILLS |
| ICDL Workforce – Teamwork | Teamwork (ICDL) (ICDL-TW) | ICS SKILLS |
| ICDL Workforce – Data Protection | Data Protection (ICDL) (ICDL-14) | ICS SKILLS |
| Computer and Online Essentials | Computer & Online Essentials (ICDL-COE) | ICS SKILLS |
1- Computer and Online Essentials (ICDL)
Use a computer and operate effectively online.
2- Documents (ICDL)
Demonstrate the ability to use a word processing application to create everyday letters and
documents, inserting symbols and objects, formatting, styles, tables, mailmerge, etc., Prepare
outputs, to include headers and footers, margins page breaks, spellcheck and print.
3- Spreadsheets (ICDL)
Print a document from an installed printer using output options like: entire document, specific
pages, number of copies.
4- Data Protection (ICDL)
Manage and process personal data in a manner compliant with relevant regulations.
5- Presentation (ICDL)
Demonstrate competence in using presentation software to include: creating and enhancing a
presentation, manipulating slides, working with charts and graphical objects etc.
6- Teamwork (ICDL)
Understand the key concepts related to the use of technologies to support teamwork