About e-Quals

Launched in June 2001, e-Quals has quickly gained a reputation for being a flexible and up-to-date suite of IT qualifications that meets the needs of both learners and employers. You can choose the level and pathway that best suits your needs and abilities.

e-Quals offers you different routes into the IT world, whether you’re an experienced IT professional who needs to update your skills or someone who just needs to improve your word processing.

There are three standard routes:

Computer User
when you need to improve your skills in using a computer – e.g. Word processing, using the internet, Powerpoint presentations, using databases
Software Developer
when you want to develop or improve skills in programming, software design, analysis and testing
Systems Support
when you want to develop your career in supporting IT systems, from basic customer support to advanced network management.

You can also study any individual subject from the e-Quals suite – e.g. focus on website design, computerised accounts, or indeed any of the other units.

In addition, e-Quals is a multi-level qualification. You can study e-Quals at levels 1 to 3, Certificate level, Diploma level, and Advanced Diploma level.

> Click here to find out about how to become qualified
> Click here to find out about e-Quals for computer users

e-Quals for computer users

e-Quals user qualifications are ideal if you want to get the best out of your computer. They help build skills and confidence in a range of areas including word-processing, using spreadsheets and databases, desktop publishing and web design. Simply choose the level that suits your abilities and experience:

Level 1 qualifications build basic skills and confidence
Level 2 qualifications widen knowledge and develop existing skills
Level 3 qualifications combine planning and organising with a high level of IT User skills

Each level covers the common knowledge and techniques required by all users, and offers a range of optional units to meet specific needs or areas of interest. Click on one of the options below to find out more about your preferred qualification:

Level 1 - Certificate for IT Users
Level 2 - Diploma for IT Users
Level 3 - Advanced Diploma for IT Users

Level 3 - Advanced Diploma for IT Users

For the award of a full certificate, you must successfully complete the assessments for one core unit plus two optional units. You will also receive a certificate for each individual unit achieved.

Click on 'Download' to download the PDF version of the syllabus or click on 'view' to read it on screen. The syllabus describes in detail the full range of activities you will be assessed on.

Core unit

041 IT Principles (Core) Download View

Optional unit

309 Web site Design (user) Download View

Scheme Handbook

Advanced Diploma for IT Users - Scheme Handbook Download View

Click 'here' to view the syllabus for Unit 309 - (Web site design - Level 3). The syllabus describes in detail the full range of activities you will be assessed on.

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