How are ECDL courses structured, how long do they last, how much effort do I have to put in?

ECDL modules

The ECDL courses consist of modules that can be taken individually and independently of each other and each end with a module exam.

How you prepare for the module exam is up to you. In addition to courses, you can also prepare independently with the help of books and test examinations, for example.

The module exams are taken at an ECDL test center and cost around CHF 60 each.

The course for a single module comprises 12-24 lessons on 3-6 course days and costs approx. CHF 130 per course day

Course types and offerings

Many schools offer compact courses in which you can complete all the modules required for a certificate in one go, e.g:

  • ECDL-Base (courses for all 4 basic modules):
    3-5 months, depending on the proportion of self-study 50-100 lessons, ½ day or one evening per week, costs between CHF 1,100 and 1,900
  • ECDL Standard (combined courses for ECDL-Base + 3 Standard modules, i.e. a total of 7 modules):
    3-10 months, approx. 100 lessons, depending on course intensity 1 evening to 1 day per week, costs between CHF 2,900 and 3,900
  • ECDL standard (3 standard modules)
    3 months, approx. 35 lessons, 1 evening per week, costs CHF 1,450
  • ECDL Expert (3 Advanced modules):
    3 months, approx. 50 lessons, 1 evening per week, costs CHF 1'200-2'400

Provider of ECDL courses