ECC

1. 7: What is the Course detail and Eligibility criteria for ECC Course?

Ans: Expert Computer Course (ECC): The aim of ECC is to assist a prospective entrant into a professional stream with attaining the necessary skills and knowledge needed to complete in today’s competitive scenario. The focus of the course is divided amongst the following four dimensions: • Understanding Computer Hardware. Software and its maintenance • Office Automation – Disposal of daily routine jobs using Office Automation Tools • Exploring the wide world of Internet, and latest technologies in Online services and eGov applications • Personality development with communication skills The course emphasizes on skill development and latest advancements in the technological world that will help an individual to build up and upgrade skills thereby closing the technological gaps.

ELEGIBILITY: Class XII Pass

1. 8: What is the difference between Digital Literacy Courses and BCC, CCC? Or What is the duration of different courses covered in Digital Literacy Courses?

Ans: Earlier, only BCC and CCC Courses were being offered by NIELIT. However, to meet the need of computer literacy in different sectors NIELIT has introduced some new courses i.e. ACC, CCC+ and ECC and all the five courses put together are now being offered as Digital Literacy Courses by NIELIT. It is meant for a layman to gain knowledge in computers to handle his day-to-day activities independently and effectively. These courses are designed in such a way that one can upgrade his NIELIT  skill from one level to the other level in a ladder pattern.

The course duration varies from 20 hrs to 200 hrs as per details given below:

 (a) Awareness in Computers Concepts (ACC) – 20 Hours

(b) Basic Computers Concepts (BCC) – 36 Hours

 (c) Course on Computer Concepts (CCC) – 80 Hours

 (d) CCC+ – 126 Hours

(e) Expert Computer Course (ECC) – 200 Hours