• All candidates must have the Egyptian nationality
• All candidates must have basic knowledge of common computer applications and IT concepts
• Once a candidate is registered in a center, no transfer is allowed from one center to another in the same government
• Candidates pay 200 L.E. insurance fees to the training center, refundable upon earning the ICDL certificate
• Candidates are allowed to benefit from MCIT’s sponsorship of tests in the seven modules only once
• In case of failing in a subject, candidates are obliged to pay 20 L.E. fees to the testing center upon subject repetition
• Documents to be submitted to ICDL center: Copy of ID, 2 personal photos, copy of last earned academic degree and copy of military exemption certificate
• Candidates’ receipt of Skills Cards depends on priority of their registration and admission

1. Register Online (the ICDL center is selected in the online registration form)
2. Go to selected ICDL center, submit required documents and get enrolled in the training
3. Obtain your Skills Card from the center and fills it in. The skills Card is an ICDL Registration Document that is provided at no cost by MCIT and available at the assigned ICDL accredited center. The Skills Card is an A4 sheet that is used to record all successfully completed modules. It includes space for the student's personal details (including ID number). Only an accredited Test Centre can carry out testing. Test Centers are accredited by UNESCO Cairo Office and monitored by both MCIT and the UNESCO Cairo Office.

• ICDL Core test is an Automated Testing - Many centers use automated testing software, where Candidates undertake a test on a computer, which then automatically assesses the candidate's performance, and provides immediate pass/fail feedback to both the centre and the candidate. The use of automated testing simplifies the testing and administration procedures in a test centre, and make it very efficient.
• The duration of each test is 45 minutes. No books or other help may be used during the tests.
• The pass mark for each test is set to be 75%.
• The seven tests may be taken in any sequence.
• ICDL Egypt training and testing should not exceed 3 months; one month for training and 2 months from the date of the first exam.
• Candidates failing ICDL tests are allowed to retake tests on their own expenses.

The ICDL syllabus is designed and updated by a panel of experts to ensure relevance to the working world and advances in technology, covers the key concepts of computing, their practical applications and use in the workplace and society. It consists of seven modules, each of which must be passed before the ICDL certificate is awarded. Currently ICDL Egypt offers ICDL Core Syllabus V4.0.

ICDL Module 1 is a theoretical test of computing knowledge at a general level and modules 2-7 are practical skills tests, as follows:

• Module 1 - Concepts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Module 2 - Using the Computer and Managing Files
• Module 3 - Word Processing
• Module 4 - Spreadsheets
• Module 5 - Using Databases
• Module 6 - Presentation
• Module 7 - Information and Communication

• Expert recognition of your learning and skills
  Obtaining an ICDL certification means you are now an internationally certified candidate upto international standards and qualifications
• Better employment opportunities
  In addition to proving your ability to use computer applications, your skills are recognised in 146 countries around the world by governments, employers and academic institutions.
• Flexible learning and skills
  An ICDL Foundation certification stands for flexible, vendor-neutral skills. The skills you acquire will help you work with applications from most software companies both now and in the future.