ICDL Ireland

The 2D Design module covers the main concepts and skills needed to create two-dimensional drawings, change object properties, and print or plot outputs.

The 3D Design module covers the main concepts and skills needed to create three-dimensional drawings using computer-aided design (CAD).

Digital Student Application Essentials covers the main concepts and skills needed to start using common office productivity applications — documents, spreadsheets, and presentations — effectively.

Application Essentials

The Artificial Intelligence module introduces the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) – the intelligence demonstrated by a machine when it perceives its environment and takes actions that maximise the likelihood of achieving specific goals.

This module introduces Big Data, a term which relates to the management and analysis of sets of data that are typically too large for traditional data-processing software.

This module introduces blockchain, a technology which tracks the exchange of assets in a business network through the permanent storage of transaction records in a shared, distributed digital ledger.

The Cloud Computing module introduces the use of Internet-connected remote servers to store, manage, and process data, instead of using local servers or computers.

The Coding Principles module covers the main concepts and skills needed to use code and computational thinking. It helps develop the skills used to create simple computer programmes.

The Computer & Online Essentials module covers the main concepts and skills needed for using computers and devices, file and application management, networks, online information, online communication, and safety.