How much does an ICDL certification cost in Italy?
An ICDL Full Standard certification usually costs EUR 245-310 without a course or resits: AICA lists EUR 100 for the Skills Card and EUR 30 for each of seven exams, while the checked Test Centre charges EUR 245 to an external candidate.
Verifiable answer
An ICDL Full Standard certification usually costs EUR 245-310 without a course or resits: AICA lists EUR 100 for the Skills Card and EUR 30 for each of seven exams, while the checked Test Centre charges EUR 245 to an external candidate.
- How much does an ICDL certification cost in Italy?
- €245 / certification
- €180 – €310
- Italy
- 14 October 2026
- Confidence: High
- Skills Card; Registration of seven exams; ICDL Full Standard sessions; Certificate issue
- Preparation course; Books and practice tests; Travel to the Test Centre; New fees for failed exams
- Test Centre fee; External candidate or student; Number of resits; Whether tuition is bought; Distance to the venue
- 2 sources
Short answer
There is no single nationwide fee because Test Centres set their own rates. The key distinction is between certification alone and packages that include tuition, which is not compulsory.
ICDL, previously known as ECDL, requires a Skills Card and seven passed modules for the Full Standard route. Prices look inconsistent because AICA publishes reference costs while authorised Test Centres can set their own fees and sell training packages. This guide counts certification only: the Skills Card and exams, with no lessons or materials. AICA lists EUR 100 for the card and EUR 30 per exam, totalling EUR 310. One checked AICA Test Centre lists EUR 70 for the card and EUR 25 per exam for external candidates, or EUR 245. Students may find lower fees at their own venue. A failed exam is paid for again.
What is included
- Skills Card
- Registration of seven exams
- ICDL Full Standard sessions
- Certificate issue
What is not included
- Preparation course
- Books and practice tests
- Travel to the Test Centre
- New fees for failed exams
How the price breaks down
| Item | Type | Frequency | Typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skills Card, reference costEntry to the programme, exam registration and issue of the requested certificate. | Compulsory | one-off | €100 |
| Seven ICDL Full Standard examsSeven EUR 30 fees; together with the Skills Card they total EUR 310. | Compulsory | one-off | €210 |
| External-candidate routeEUR 70 Skills Card plus seven EUR 25 exams, if all are passed first time. | Optional | one-off | €245 |
What the price depends on
- Test Centre fee
- External candidate or student
- Number of resits
- Whether tuition is bought
- Distance to the venue
Hidden costs
- Each failed exam requires another entry fee.
- Tuition packages can cost more than exams alone.
- The Skills Card does not replace exam fees.
- Student rates can be limited to one institution.
Three realistic scenarios
Student at the venue
€180
EUR 60 Skills Card and six EUR 20 exams, with the first free under the published conditions.
External candidate
€245
EUR 70 Skills Card plus seven EUR 25 exams, all passed first time.
AICA reference cost
€310
EUR 100 Skills Card plus seven EUR 30 exams, with no course or resits.
How to spend less
- Ask for separate quotes for the card, exams and tuition.
- Compare at least two authorised Test Centres.
- Use practice tests before booking to reduce resits.
- Check whether your school offers student fees.
- Plan sessions because a Skills Card can be deactivated after a year without an exam.
Frequently asked questions
How much is ICDL Full Standard?
Without tuition or resits, the checked external-candidate range is EUR 245-310. AICA's reference cost is EUR 100 for the Skills Card plus seven EUR 30 exams. The checked Test Centre lists EUR 245. Ask your intended venue for its current fee list.
Is the Skills Card included?
It depends on the offer. AICA's reference list charges EUR 100 for the Skills Card separately, while the checked centre charges EUR 70 to external candidates. A bundle may include it, but check the number of included exams and whether resits are covered.
Is an ICDL course compulsory?
No. AICA says exam entry does not require lessons, books or specific software. A course can be useful for beginners, but it is separate from certification. Ask for the card-and-exam total alone when comparing prices.
Do I pay again after failing an exam?
Yes. The listed fee applies to one session. The full route costs the stated amount only when all seven modules are passed first time. Check the centre's rules for cancellations, date changes and new entries before booking.
Do students pay less?
They may, but there is no automatic national student rate. At the checked centre the Skills Card is EUR 60 and each exam EUR 20 for students; the first is free under stated conditions. Other venues can use different terms.
Sources and methodology
How we worked it out
We opened AICA's official candidate document and a 2026 AICA Test Centre fee page. The EUR 310 top figure is the transparent sum of AICA's EUR 100 Skills Card and seven EUR 30 exam fees. The EUR 245 typical figure is EUR 70 plus seven EUR 25 exams at the checked venue. The EUR 180 minimum applies only to that venue's students with a free first exam. We excluded tuition, books, travel and resits because they are optional or candidate-specific.
Why this confidence level
Confidence is high because the figures come from AICA and one of its authorised Test Centres, both checked on 14 October 2026. It is not absolute because AICA gives reference costs and centres set their own fees.
AICA reference cost: EUR 100 for the Skills Card, EUR 30 for each of seven exams and about EUR 300 for ICDL Full Standard
AICA — Informativa diritti e doveri del candidato (opens in a new tab)
AICA · Official tariff · Verified on 14 October 2026
AICA document opened and checked: it gives VAT-inclusive costs gathered from Test Centres and says training is not a prerequisite.
Authority4/5
Test Centre fees: EUR 70 for the Skills Card and EUR 25 per exam for external candidates; EUR 60 and EUR 20 for students
AICA Test Center IIS Martinetti — ICDL fees (opens in a new tab)
IIS Martinetti, AICA Test Center · Official tariff · Verified on 14 October 2026
AICA Test Centre page opened and compared with AICA's document; it shows lower actual fees and student conditions.
Authority4/5
Revision history
First published on 14 October 2026 using AICA costs and fees from an AICA Test Centre verified on the listed sources.
- 14 October 2026
- 14 October 2026
- 14 January 2027
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