European Software Institute
IT Card
General Description
IT Card is a certification system of basic Information Technology (IT) skills, which accredits a person's knowledge and abilities in the use of computing tools and Internet. This certification is recognized both at a European and an international level.
ESI is responsible for the whole certification process, from setting and supervising the tests to delivering of a quality service.
ESI acts as the evaluating body
Service and Product Main Features
- Recognition:
- Issued by the ESI, an international benchmark in ICT, which was founded as an initiative of the European Commission to promote and develop the Information Society as one of its main aims
- Wide international distribution network:
- ESI counts on two international networks that facilitate access of the customer to this service: ESICenters and ESI@net
- Independence:
- Managed by an independent organization
- No links between training providers and evaluating body (ESI)
- Localization:
- ESICenters worldwide ensure local service adaptability
- Accredited test centers network:
- Service deployed by ESI selected test centers committed to guaranteeing quality process of certification
- Objective test process:
- Tests are randomly generated
- On-line testing:
- Immediate results
- ID Control:
- Candidate identity ensured
- Broad content:
- 41 certification modules, covering commercial and free software tools
- Different skill levels
- Claim service:
- Candidate can claim after test result.
- Response within 48 hours
- Customized:
- Modules can be developed according to customer needs.
Our Customers
Administration
IT Card enables the Administration to:
- ENCOURAGE citizens to improve their IT skills for which they will obtain a certificate accrediting their knowledge. This system is within anyone’s reach and therefore facilitates inclusion and helps to reduce the digital divide.
- EVALUATE IT skills objectively, both of existing employees as well as candidates for public jobs.
- MEASURE the penetration level of IT in society.
ESI PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIONS WITH AN INDEPENDENT AND OBJECTIVE CERTIFICATION SYSTEM THAT IS WITHIN ANYONE'S REACH
Companies
IT Card enables companies to:
- EVALUATE the success and impact of its training programmes, based on the knowledge acquired by its staff.
- OBTAIN knowledge profiles of the staff in order to design appropriate training programmes.
- DISPOSE of a platform for evaluation based on objective criteria, which can then be adapted to the specific needs and training content of each company.
ESI PROVIDES COMPANIES WITH AN INNOVATIVE AND RELIABLE EVALUATION TOOL THAT FITS THE NEEDS OF ANY ENTERPRISE.