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
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ECDL Advanced Word Processing
Classroom Based, Information Technology Course by Pinnacle Training - Dublin
This course is for people that have already completed the Word module of the ECDL. The course covers all the advanced features of Word and allows the individual to become highly efficient in the application. This is a stand alone […]
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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 […]
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Equalskills Course
Classroom Based, Computers & IT (Information Technology) Course by Community Training & Education Centre (CTEC) - Wexford
Qualification: Irish Computer Society (ICS) Preferred Entry Level: None Level on National Framework of Qualifications – Credit Value: None Special Requirements: None Fee: €195
