9 September 2025 - 7 July 2026 ( 222 hours, 37 weeks )
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North Kensington Centre
BCS Certificate in IT User Skills - ICDL Advanced Level 3 (ITQ). This qualification is for competent IT users who wish to advance and develop their skills and knowledge to an advanced level in MS office products. The course focuses on the skills required to help gain employment in an office environment where everyday computing skills are essential.
On successful completion of the course, you will achieve the following qualification: Certificate in IT User Skills (ICDL Advanced) (ITQ) [BCS]
About ICDL Advanced in IT This is a comprehensive, advanced qualification that will enhance learner’s productivity with IT skills going forward in their studies and careers. The qualification comprises of five modules: • Word Processing Software • Spreadsheet Software • Presentation Software • Database Software • Improving Productivity Using IT
Basic to intermediate level of competence in using IT software Who is it for? The qualification has been designed for people using technology: • at work - upskilling / retraining • in education - students • returners to work • job seekers • personal career development You ideally completed an appropriate Level 2 IT User qualification. Your literacy and numeracy needs to be at Level 2. This qualification is suitable for anyone; • seeking to develop their IT skills to an advanced level in order to become a department expert in their workplace • wishing to undertake professional development as part of seeking a new job opportunity • currently studying who wishes to develop their practical IT skills in preparation for the working environment or who are looking to progress onto higher level qualifications Successfully completing this qualification will equip individuals with the advanced skills and knowledge required to be able to identify ways to improve productivity through the identification of use of suitable IT tools and processes which support the completion of specific tasks, which help to minimise the need for manual processes or duplication of tasks, and which enable others to work more efficiently - ensuring a greater level of accuracy and productivity is achieved overall.
Successfully completing this qualification will equip individuals with the advanced skills and knowledge required to be able to identify ways to improve productivity through the identification of use of suitable IT tools and processes which support the completion of specific tasks, which help to minimise the need for manual processes or duplication of tasks, and which enable others to work more efficiently - ensuring a greater level of accuracy and productivity is achieved overall. 24 UCAS points to aid entry into university. Depending on your eligibility and fee assessment you might be eligible for Lifetime Skills Guarantee announced by the Prime Minister in September 2020, effective from April 2021.
You need to be digital skills enthusiast. You may have to purchase a text book to help support you on the course. You will need provide your own stationery, a folder, pens and paper. You would be expected to have access to a computer at home and do independent studying outside college.
