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ICDL Certification

Your digital skills, certified.

URBAN TECHNOLOGY is your ICDL Africa accredited test centre in Benin. We support you from assessment to certification, the standard recognised in 100 countries.

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Why get certified?

From « digital native » to proven competence

Being comfortable with a smartphone doesn't prove you can master a spreadsheet, secure your data or collaborate effectively online. ICDL certifies real competence, not intuition.

1
Assess

Your current level

ICDL diagnostic assessments pinpoint exactly your strengths and the areas to improve before you take the certification test.

2
Develop

Your skills

Video eLearning, interactive animations and PDF eBooks: resources suited to every learning style, continually updated.

3
Certify

Under an international standard

Secure online tests via the Skillsbox platform, with remote proctoring available. Your ICDL certificate is recognised by employers worldwide.

Software-independent
ICDL skills apply regardless of the software environment: Microsoft, LibreOffice or Google Workspace.
Validated by experts
Programmes designed and approved by academics and professionals from around the world, continuously updated.
100% online
Training, assessment and certification managed via the Skillsbox platform, accessible from anywhere.
Modular approach
Choose only the modules you need, based on your goals, your schedule and your budget.
Programmes

A pathway for every profile

From primary school to seasoned professional, ICDL offers a programme tailored to each stage.

For under-15s

ICDL
Digital Student

Essential digital skills for school and life. Designed specifically for the primary → secondary school transition.

Essential modules
Computer & Online Essentials
Application Essentials
Information & Collaboration Essentials
Coder modules
Computing (computational thinking)
Robotics
Most popular
14 and over

ICDL
Standard

Essential digital skills for employability and productivity. 8 modules, 1 internationally recognised certificate.

Computer & Online Essentials
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Presentation
Teamwork
Cybersecurity
Data Protection
AI Essentials
At the end of the pathway:
ICDL Digital Competence Certificate
Learn more →
Advanced specialisation

ICDL
Professional

Specialised digital skills for professional effectiveness. Optional modules, grouped by domain.

Creative
Advanced Documents · Advanced Presentation · Image Editing · 3D Design
Computing
Advanced Spreadsheets · Data Analytics · Coding Principles · Databases
Entrepreneurial
Digital Marketing · E-Commerce · Project Planning · Data Protection
Technology perspectives
AI · IoT · Cloud Computing · Big Data · Blockchain
ICDL Standard

The 6 modules of the certificate

Each module assesses concrete tasks, not theoretical multiple-choice questions. An ICDL Standard holder has demonstrated the ability to do.

Module 1

Computer & Online Essentials

Use a computer, manage your files and browse effectively online with good security practices.

Module 2

Word Processing

Create complex, professional and readable documents: formatting, tables, styles, mail merge.

Module 3

Spreadsheets

Organise and analyse data: formulas, functions, charts, pivot tables.

Module 4

Presentation

Create professional and impactful presentations: slides, animations, charts, master slide.

Module 5

Teamwork

Collaborate effectively as a team using digital tools and collaborative work platforms.

Module 6

Cybersecurity

Protect your data, your devices and your networks: passwords, phishing, encryption, best practices.

Who is it for?

ICDL is for everyone

Students & Schools

A concrete competitive edge in the job market. ICDL is recommended in several African education systems as a digital skills standard.

Professionals

Showcase your digital skills with a certification recognised by employers. Ideal for a promotion, a career change or improving your daily productivity.

Businesses & HR

Objectively assess the skills of your teams and candidates. ICDL delivers measurable ROI: increased productivity, fewer errors, smoother digital transformation.

Public administrations

Align your staff with an international standard. ICDL is adopted by several African governments to certify their civil servants.

Our accreditation

URBAN TECHNOLOGY,
Accredited Centre
ICDL Africa

As an ICDL Africa accredited centre, URBAN TECHNOLOGY is authorised to administer the full range of ICDL tests, from training to issuing the official certificate. Our candidates benefit from comprehensive support and access to the Skillsbox platform.

Secure tests certified by the ICDL Foundation (Ireland)
Certificates recognised in 100 countries and by international employers
Individual support for every candidate from start to finish
Remote proctoring available for off-site tests
ICDL Africa · Accredited Test Centre · URBAN TECHNOLOGY
Verify our accreditation

URBAN TECHNOLOGY is an ICDL Africa accredited test centre. The accreditation can be verified with ICDL Africa and the ICDL Foundation. icdlafrica.org · icdl.org

Get started

Ready to certify your digital skills?

The URBAN TECHNOLOGY team guides you at every step, from registration to receiving your official ICDL certificate. No prior specialised training is required.

Contact us → Read our ICDL article

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