Awarding Body : Irish Computer Society
The Irish Computer Society (ICS) advances, promotes and represents the interests of ICT professionals in Ireland. The ICS provides its members with:
- An independent representative voice
- Independent means of keeping up-to-date
- Resources for professional development
- A network of contacts in the ICT sector
- Europe-wide professional recognition
- Guidance on professional standards
The Irish Computer Society also works to advance and promote computer literacy throughout the Irish population by:
- Providing a means for current and potential computer users to achieve certified qualifications
- Encouraging the continuous development and availability of ICT curricula, and the use of appropriate ICT throughout the education system
- Furthering Ireland's economic, educational and cultural participation in the worldwide Information Society
Educational and Social Initiatives from ICS
The ICS operates and supports a range of initiatives designed to support Ireland's economic and social development through IT.
Their focus is on community-based social inclusion. They also aim to spark the innovative and creative spirits of students. Their programmes include ChooseIT and CLISTE as well as the Computing Curriculum.
ChooseIT shows second-level students some of the good things about a career in Information Technology. CLISTE is a digital skills programme designed specifically for the Irish primary classroom. The ICS Skills Computing Curriculum for second-level students.
In addition, the ICS offers Continuous Professional Development for ICT professionals to progress in their careers.
Colleges that run Irish Computer Society courses in Ireland
ECDL 5 Day Intensive
Classroom Based, ECDL Course by Pery Square Business College - Limerick City, Co. Limerick
ECDL 5 Day Intensive Course. This is an intensive 5 Day ECDL Course suitable for those who need to get an I.T. Certificate in a short period of time. Need to prove your I.T. skills in order to get […]
ECDL European Computer Driving Licence (Version 6 Course)
Classroom Based, ECDL Course by Community Training & Education Centre (CTEC) - Wexford
Computer Essentials Understand key concepts relating to ICT, computers, devices and software. Start up and shut down a computer & Work effectively on the computer desktop. Know about the main concepts of file management and be able to efficiently organise […]
ECDL Evening Course
Classroom Based, ECDL Course by Pery Square Business College - Limerick City, Co. LimerickECDL Evening Course Do you need to learn computer and Internet skills to get a new job? Move ahead in your career? Returning to education? Or maybe start a small business? Whatever your goal in work, education or life, ECDL […]
ECDL Morning Course
Classroom Based, ECDL Course by Pery Square Business College - Limerick City, Co. LimerickECDL Morning Course Do you need to learn computer and Internet skills to get a new job? Move ahead in your career? Returning to education? Or maybe start that small business you have always dreamt of? Whatever your goal in […]
ECDL Online Self Study Course
Online Learning, ECDL Course by Pery Square Business College - Limerick City, Co. LimerickECDL Online Self Study Course ECDL Online Learning is ONLY available for Microsoft Office 2010, 2013 or 2016. Online Tutorials, Videos, Sample Tests, 7 Module Tests & Certification included in price. You MUST have access to a Laptop or PC […]
Equalskills Course
Classroom Based, Computers & IT (Information Technology) Course by Community Training & Education Centre (CTEC) - WexfordQualification: Irish Computer Society (ICS) Preferred Entry Level: None Level on National Framework of Qualifications – Credit Value: None Special Requirements: None Fee: €195
