SureSkills in partnership with ICS Skills (the certification body for ECDL and Equalskills in Ireland) will help you and your organisation work more efficiently and effectively. SureSkills ECDL courses are specifically designed to help you maximise your use of Information Technology in your company.
The ECDL Foundation mission is to enable proficient use of ICT that empowers individuals, organisations and society, through the development, promotion and delivery of quality certification programmes throughout the world.
The ECDL Foundation values are:
- Social Responsibility: as a not-for-profit organisation, we are committed to improving digital skills proficiency within society. Our certification programmes are designed to be accessible to all citizens, irrespective of age, gender, status, ability or race.
- Vendor Independence: our certification programmes give Candidates the flexibility and freedom to acquire digital skills and confidently apply them in any software environment that they may be required to use.
- Quality: we strive for continuous improvements in all that we do and ensure that our programmes are implemented to consistent standards internationally.
As the worldwide licensing authority and global governing body for the ECDL Foundation range of certifications, they are responsible for the following areas:
- Setting the Standard: ECDL Foundation sets and maintains a reliable standard for its certification programmes.
- Licensing & Governance: ECDL Foundation establishes ECDL / ICDL Licensees around the world and defines procedures for local programme implementation.
- Quality Assurance: ECDL Foundation audits and reviews its certifications and delivery systems to preserve and protect the high standard for which it is renowned.
- Programme Development: ECDL Foundation works with recognised experts to continually develop its range of certification programmes, in line with market needs and technological advancements.
- Marketing & Promotion: ECDL Foundation promotes the development and improvement of digital skills globally and provides a marketing support function to Licensees.
- Brand Management: ECDL Foundation protects the integrity of the ECDL / ICDL brands and trademarks internationally.
- Global Development: ECDL Foundation is proactive in its development of new market opportunities through strategic partnerships with international organisations, Licensees, and Courseware and Testing Providers.
- Licensee Support: ECDL Foundation provides a focal point for international Licensees, facilitating communication, interaction and best practice across the Licensee network.