Anyone done a CLAIT course?

[steve208]

I am looking to get more IT qualifications and thinking about doing a CLAIT course at my local college.

Has anyone done this course?
Can I start from level 2 as i am fairly computer literate already?
And how do these courses compare with the ECDL?

[Scotman84]

Work part time for a computer training company and used to teach CLAIT. I found it was fine as a sort of 'foundation' level, but it is not widely recognised. You would be better to go with the ECDL option, as it is internationally recognised.

[steve208]

ok thanks for that.

I think i might look at doing a language course then as think the college that does EDCL is a good 20 mins drive away!

[saxy_jag]

I have IBT3, which is what is now know as CLAIT 3, I think. I took it about three years ago, and I think it's changed slightly in the last couple of years or so.

Since CLAIT 1 is very basic and you consider yourself to be computer literate, you shouldn't have a problem going straight in at level 2. It mainly involves using some of the more advanced features of the packages you learn at level 1. At level 3 you will combine all the packages with the addition of presentation and e-mail software.

You should be aware that the 'mistake allowance' is tightened as you progress through the levels. However, the minimum standard in my workplace is ECDL, which I have been told my IBT3 exceeds. I can certainly do far more than most of my colleagues who have the ECDL qualification.

[steve208]

ok thats interesting. may go along to an open day at the college so i can ask questions etc!