ECDL is the world's largest and fastest growing end-user computer skills certification. It is recognized everywhere. It is the international standard in the practical use of computers and computer applications. Designed and approved by academics and industry experts from around the world, it is supported by governments, informatics societies, international organizations and corporations globally.  ECDL certification programs are delivered to over 12 million people, in 41 languages, across 148 countries, through a network of over 24,000 test centres.

ECDL increases an individual's digital competence at the same time boosts his existing and future career prospects. Introducing ECDL within the private or public sector increases the organization's productivity and efficiency.

The ability to use a computer effectively is an essential life skill. Computer skills enable people of all ages to understand and use technology to improve their personal and professional lives. Certified computer skills can help the holder’s professional life by making them more attractive to employers, while increasing their ability to communicate and access information and services in their personal life.

Skilled employees enable organizations to use technology more effectively, leading to increases in productivity and competitiveness and ensuring that operational objectives are achieved more efficiently. ECDL Foundation’s certification programmes are used to increase the value of human capital and achieve productivity gains through developing competent employees.