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ICDL Workforce (MQF 3)

ICDL Workforce is designed to build the digital skills of the modern workplace. These modules will help employees and candidates demonstrate their effective use of technology with skills and knowledge that can be further developed by progressing to the ICDL Professional modules and beyond.

ICDL Workforce is a test of practical skills and competencies and consists of seven (7) separate modules covering computer theory and practice. To achieve the ICDL Workforce certificate, the Candidate must successfully pass a test in seven (7) modules.

ICDL Workforce consists of 5 compulsory modules and 2 elective modules. The modules in ICDL Workforce are:

The ICDL Workforce certificate is awarded to candidates who successfully complete all five (5) compulsory modules and any two (2) elective modules.

5 COMPULSORY Modules + 2 ELECTIVE Modules = ICDL WORKFORCE CERTIFICATE


Syllabi & Sample Tests

Click the relevant modules (above) to access the syllabi and sample of tests.


ICDL Workforce Certificate

The ICDL Workforce certificate is awarded to candidates who successfully complete all five (5) compulsory modules and any two (2) elective modules. 

The ICDL Workforce certificate is comparable to Level Three (3) of the Malta Qualifications Framework.

ICDL Certificates are issued in digital form on the blockchain. The Candidate receive the certificate by email from ICDL Malta.

It is important that the Candidate provides a personal email address (not a school, work or organisation email address) to the Test Centre when registering to start the ICDL programme.

The digital ICDL certificates are NOT issued immediately. The fee involved in issuing the ICDL certificate is incorporated in the cost of the ICDL Candidate Registration Number.

More information about ICDL certificates is available here.


More Information

– Starting ICDL, training & courseware
– ICDL certifications & diagnostic tests
– Frequently Asked Questions