Free access to new ICDL emerging tech modules for schools

by Amy Townsend

Posted on 16th December 2020 at 12:05 pm

We’re pleased to be able to offer schools with the ICT bundle free access to 4 brand new ICDL modules. ICDL Insights These short, introductory modules provide conceptual understanding of emerging technology to those who are not IT professionals. The modules you now have access to are: Cloud Computing, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and […]

Assessing IT skills with free practice tests

by Michael Tighe

Posted on 7th May 2020 at 5:07 pm

All ICDL courses offer free online practice tests called Diagnostic Tests to help you diagnose what digital skills you need to work on the most. What is an ICDL diagnostic test? Diagnostic tests are a kind of practice or mock assessment of your skills for a specific ICDL course. They contain similar questions to the […]

ECDL/ICDL is now free from SOLAS as response to ongoing Covid-19 crisis

by Michael Tighe

Posted on 22nd April 2020 at 2:52 pm

ECDL/ICDL is now free on fetchcourses.ie to support those affected by the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority, has made ECDL/ICDL resources available for free on the SOLAS online learning service as a support to learners who have been impacted by the current containment measures. Students can now access 10 ECDL […]

ICT funding for Schools including €10 million top-up funding

by Amy Townsend

Posted on at 2:18 pm

The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD has today (Wednesday 22 April 2020) announced a special €10 million fund to support the purchase of technology and devices for disadvantaged students. A total of €7 million additional funding will be provided in the post-primary sector and €3 million in the primary sector. “Providing €10 […]