ICDL Digital Office Skills and Payroll

This course is designed to give an appreciation and basic understanding of computers and the internet. It helps to build confidence and provide a basis to encourage further development of computer and internet skills.

You will have the opportunity to learn and achieve:

• Office Services & Communication: Understand different office functions and the tools and applications commonly used to store and share information.
• Data Protection & Compliance: Gain knowledge of current Data Protection Legislation and how to work within its guidelines.
• Effective Communication: Develop skills to communicate confidently using various digital tools and platforms.
• ICDL Workforce Certification: Build essential digital skills to excel in today’s modern workplace.

All standalone modules lead to profile certification, providing industry-recognised digital competency.

You will also learn how to prepare and process payroll and understand tax systems.

• Payroll Terminology & Taxation: Understand key concepts related to personal taxation and payroll record management.
• Manual vs. Computerised Payroll: Compare the advantages and disadvantages of both systems for payroll processing.
• Payroll Processing: Manage payroll under cumulative, emergency, and temporary tax systems, handling deductions, credits, and leave calculations.
• Tax Changes & Compliance: Show how personal tax is affected by employment changes, tax credits, and refunds.
• Tax Forms & Reporting: Extract and prepare mid-year, year-end, and statutory tax returns for employees and the Revenue Commissioners.
• Married Couples’ Tax Assessment: Evaluate alternative assessment methods for calculating annual tax liabilities.
• Legislation & Payroll Impact: Analyse how changes in tax laws affect personal taxation and take-home pay across different tax years.
• Data Backup & Reporting: Secure payroll data and generate essential financial reports for compliance and accuracy.