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ECDL (version 5)
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ECDL (version 5)
Designed for: The course will benefit anyone wanting to enhance their career through essential skills in widely used software. It will benefit anyone wanting national or international qualifications: an excellent range of qualifications is available at Level 1, Level 2, ECDL, ITQ. The material fully meets the ECDL version 5 syllabus and is ECDL Foundation approved. The course comes on an interactive DVD, giving extra flexibility.
Prerequisites: None
Objectives: To enable learners to gain fundamental computing skills. Learners can choose to learn about programs from Microsoft Office 2003 or Microsoft Office 2007
Course Content
Module 1 Security for IT Users
System Performance Security
Information Security
Technology Security
Guidelines and Procedures
Data Security Module 2 IT User Fundamentals
Operating System
File Management
Maintain Systems
Print Management
Health and Safety
Security
Law Module 3 Word Processing
(Using Microsoft Word)
Word Basics
Additional Features
Formatting Text
Formatting Pages
Working with Tables
Working with Objects
Using Mail Merge
Module 4 Spreadsheet Software
(Using Microsoft Excel)
Introducing Workbooks
Additional Features
Customising Worksheets
Customising Printing
Working with Formulas
Working with Charts Module 5 Database Software
(Using Microsoft Access)
Introducing Access
Working in Access
Working with Tables
Managing Data
Using Forms
Working with Records
Working with Queries
Getting started with Reports
Enhancing Reports Module 6 Presentation Software
(Using Microsoft PowerPoint)
PowerPoint Basics
Modifying Presentations
Working with Images
Working with Objects
Working with Tables
Working with Charts
Finalising a Presentation
Giving a Presentation
Module 7 Using Email and the Internet
Navigating the Web
Searching the Web
Using Favourites
Customising Web Browser
Outlook Basics
Outlook Tools
Modifying E-mails
Saving and Printing E-mails
Organizing E-mails
Updating Address Books Improving Productivity using IT Skills
Planning, Selecting and Using IT Systems
Reviewing Ongoing Use of IT
Developing Solutions to Improve Productivity
Benefits
Increase your career prospects by learning how to confidently use current, widely used programs
Gain one or more nationally / internationally recognised qualifications - Level 1, Level 2, ECDL, ITQ
The flexibility and value of a self-study course designed to enable you to work at your own pace