ICDL Online Collaboration
More study resources
Cheat sheet
Keep the key ideas within reach.
ExploreKey terms
Get comfortable with the vocabulary.
ExploreStudy plan
Give each week a clear focus.
ExploreCommon mistakes
Understand the traps and how to avoid them.
ExploreCase studies
Put your knowledge to work in context.
ExploreExam-day guide
Prepare for the day ahead.
ExploreAbout this exam
ICDL Online Collaboration (also called ECDL Online Collaboration) is a certification module within the ICDL programme, a digital skills certification offered by ICDL Foundation. According to ICDL Foundation, the organisation describes itself as "a global social enterprise committed to raising standards of digital competence in the workforce, education and society", and states that "ICDL certification is now available in more than 100 countries" through a network of testing centres. The module is aimed at candidates who need to work with others using cloud-based tools - shared documents, online storage and file sharing, shared calendars and scheduling, and online meetings, web conferencing and social collaboration. It sits within the ICDL CORE family, which ICDL Foundation describes as "Core digital skills for employability and productivity". Preparation normally involves hands-on practice with a cloud account, shared folders and permissions, a shared calendar, and a web meeting tool, plus working through the module syllabus and sample tests. Important: the official module page could not be retrieved at the time of writing (it returned a 'Page not found' page), so the question count, time limit, passing score, fee, retake rules and certificate validity for this module are not confirmed here and are marked for review. Candidates should confirm all exam logistics with their local ICDL Accredited Test Centre before booking.
What you'll study
About ICDL Online Collaboration preparation
What does the ICDL Online Collaboration exam cover?
The module focuses on cloud-based collaboration: collaboration concepts and tools, online storage and file sharing, online calendars and scheduling, and online meetings, web conferencing and social collaboration. Treat this as a working outline rather than a confirmed syllabus - the official module page was unavailable when this page was written, so verify the current syllabus with your test centre.
How many questions are on the exam and how long do I get?
We cannot state this. The official ICDL Online Collaboration module page returned a 'Page not found' error when retrieved, so no item count or duration was available. ICDL Foundation's site gives no figure for this module. Ask your Accredited Test Centre for the current test structure before you book.
What score do I need to pass, and can I retake it?
Pass marks and retake rules are set per module and per test centre, and the official module page was not retrievable, so no passing score or retake policy is confirmed here. Contact your local ICDL Accredited Test Centre - ICDL Foundation states its certification is delivered through a network of testing centres - to confirm both before sitting.
How much does the exam cost?
No fee is published on the sources available to us. Pricing for ICDL modules typically varies by country and test centre, and ICDL Foundation's site does not list a price for this module. Request a quote from your nearest Accredited Test Centre, which you can locate through ICDL Foundation's regional pages.
How long is the certificate valid?
Not confirmed. No validity period for the Online Collaboration module appears in the available source material, and the official module page could not be loaded. Ask your test centre whether your certificate carries an expiry or renewal requirement in your country.
Is this exam hard for someone new to cloud tools?
It is a practical, task-based skills module rather than a theory exam, so difficulty depends mostly on familiarity with the tools. Candidates who already share files, manage a shared calendar and join web meetings daily tend to find it straightforward; those who have never set folder permissions or scheduled a meeting usually need more practice time.
In what order should I study the four areas?
A sensible order is: collaboration concepts first, so you understand accounts, sharing and permissions; then online storage and file sharing, since permissions underpin everything else; then online calendars and scheduling; and finally meetings, web conferencing and social collaboration. Practise each area in a real cloud account rather than only reading about it.
What mistakes cause people to fail practical collaboration tests?
The usual culprits are sharing a file with the wrong permission level, sending a link instead of granting access, inviting the wrong calendar attendees or picking the wrong time zone, and forgetting to test audio or screen sharing before a meeting. Slow, deliberate practice on these specific actions is more useful than re-reading notes.
Can I take this exam online or do I have to go to a centre?
Delivery options are decided by the test centre, not by this page, and the official module page was unavailable, so we cannot confirm whether remote testing is offered for Online Collaboration. ICDL Foundation states that certification is delivered through its network of testing centres, so start by asking your local centre about available formats.
Is this page affiliated with ICDL?
No. This is independent study material written for exam preparation. ICDL, ECDL and related names are trademarks of ICDL Foundation, and this page is not endorsed by or affiliated with ICDL Foundation. Always rely on your Accredited Test Centre and official ICDL documentation for authoritative exam details.