Many ECDL licence holders are anxious to progress to a higher level of proficiency in computer use. The Advanced programme addresses the needs of these people. The skills covered in the advanced level ECDL concern more complex tasks and deal with a richer and more extensive functionality of common applications. In general, the ability to create and manipulate larger, extended files is required for advanced certification.

On completing the ECDL Advanced programme, a candidate is a proficient computer user who has high-level skills in the four applications, and has gained a degree of intuition in their use. They are fully conversant with the scope of the applications, and the interactivity of related applications. Increased skill level undoubtedly leads to enhanced confidence and self-assurance in the advanced computer user.

ECDL Expert is now available to anyone who has successfully completed the four advanced modules of Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. This certificate clearly demonstrates that the holder has a comprehensive knowledge and skill level in computer applications.

The ECDL Expert can be applied for on behalf of the candidate by the test centre where they sat the last of the four advanced tests.