Digital foundations
Make good use of your computer and the web
ICDL Computer and Online Essentials · 21 hrs
The certification
ICDL Computer Essentials and Online Essentials certifications.
These certifications are not listed in the Specific Directory: they cannot be funded through CPF, but by the employer, the OPCO or France Travail.
Duration and price
Course
€1,290
Price per person, net of tax (VAT not applicable), exam included.
Objectives
By the end of the course, the learner is able to:
- Understand the basic notions of hardware, software and networks
- Use the desktop, windows, files and folders
- Protect your data and adopt good security and ergonomic practices
- Browse the web, search for and evaluate information
- Communicate online and manage your email and calendar
Skills assessed
The syllabus assesses the following skills:
- Computer Essentials: devices, desktop, files, networks, security and well-being
- Online Essentials: browsing, searching for information, online communication and email
Programme
The order and length of each module are adjusted to the group after the placement test.
Computers and mobile devices
Information and communication technologies, hardware, software and licences, safe start-up and shutdown.
Desktop, icons and settings
Desktop and shortcuts, windows, tools and settings, peripherals and installation.
Documents and files
Text and printing; folders and files, selecting, sorting, copying, deleting, storing and compressing.
Networks, security and well-being
Internet, networks and Wi-Fi, passwords, backups, malware, ergonomics and eco-friendly habits.
Browse and search the web
Browser, tabs, history, cookies, bookmarks; search engines, evaluation and copyright.
Communicate online
Social media and forums, instant messaging, rules of good communication, privacy protection.
Email and calendar
Write, send, organise your mailbox, signature and automatic reply, appointments and invitations.
Exam practice and sitting the certification
ICDL practice exercises, corrected with comments, then sitting the certifications.
Audience and prerequisites
Audience: employees, freelancers and jobseekers.
- Already have some first contact with a computer or tablet.
- Command of written and spoken French or English (courses delivered in French or English).
- Take the free ICDL placement test before enrolling.
Formats
In person
In a classroom in Mougins, Valbonne or Sophia Antipolis, in groups of 1 to 8 people, in full 7-hour days or 3.5-hour half-days. Workstation provided, with the necessary software.
Online
Live virtual classes with the trainer, in 3.5-hour half-days. You need a computer with the relevant software, an internet connection, a microphone and a webcam; a technical test takes place before the first session.
Hybrid
Sessions with the trainer, in a classroom or virtual class (at least 50% of the duration), and guided work on the ICDL practice platform, which is provided. Same technical conditions as online.
For online and hybrid courses, technical and teaching support is provided by phone and email, with a reply within 48 working hours at the latest.
In person or hybrid is preferable for complete beginners. Online training assumes you already know how to join a video call.
Assessment and validation
- Before: free ICDL placement test and 20-minute interview to define the pathway.
- During: corrected exercises and practice tests.
- At the end: supervised ICDL exam.
- Satisfaction: questionnaire at the end of the course, then a questionnaire after 3 months.
Validation: ICDL certificate verifiable online if you pass, course completion certificate in all cases.
Teaching methods and resources: interview and placement test, then a pathway adjusted to the result. Demonstrations, exercises on professional cases, practice tests, digital materials given to the learner. Trainers experienced in the subject taught.
Accessibility
Courses are accessible to people with disabilities after a discussion with the disability officer, who assesses the adaptations needed. The rooms in Mougins, Valbonne and Sophia Antipolis are accessible to people with reduced mobility. Disability officer: +33 4 22 21 32 43, contact@antipolisformation.fr. For the exam, adjustments can be requested from the test centre.
Access times
Dates and the access time are given in the written proposal (programme, duration, dates, price) that follows your enquiry.
Funding
Possible funding: employer, OPCO, France Travail.
Prices are per person, net of tax (VAT not applicable).
Practical information
- Documents given before the start of the course: programme, general terms of sale, internal rules, welcome booklet.
- Enrolment and teaching questions: +33 4 22 21 32 43, contact@antipolisformation.fr.
- Complaints: same address, with a reply within 10 working days.
- Other answers: see the frequently asked questions on courses, ICDL certification and funding.
Enrolment and enquiries
A question about this course?
Describe your project: an adviser will contact you free of charge and with no commitment, with the programme and a quote.