ECDL

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

This computer course is suitable for those who need to know about computers to help them with their job or to enhance their skills to help with future employment prospects.  This course is availabe through our distance learning scheme.

It covers the main applications used in Microsoft Office, introducing the learner to the key features within each software.

Unlike the CLAIT suite of exams, the ECDL is not so demanding and does not develop skills in working on business documents.  The ECDL is deisgned to introduce you to the various features within a range of Microsoft Office applications.

Included in the course is our unique Career and Job support service - which includes helping to design a professional CV, developing your interview techniques, looking at your options based on where you live and the types of businesses you would like to work in, supporting you as you apply for jobs and go for interview.

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COURSE PROSPECTUS

There are 7 modules you can study to gain the full ECDL Certificate.  Alternatively you can pick and choose just those modules you wish to learn.

Module 1 - Concepts of Information Technology

This module will introduce you to the main concepts of IT.  You will learn about hardware and software, different types of computers, the main parts of a computer and how they function, different input and output devices, different storage devices, about networks, how computers are used in the workplace, health and safety issues, security, viruses, copyright and law.

Module 2 - Using the Computer and Managing Files

This module will introduce some basic features to do with using a computer, printing, saving, entering text, using desktop features (icons, different parts of the screen), and managing files.

Module 3 - Word Processing (Word)

This module will introduce you to creating, saving and editing word processing documents, using key features such as search and replace, formatting, help feature, moving text, setting margins, headers and footers, create tables, insert pictures and other items, mail merge, spell checking, and printing.

Module 4 - Spreadsheets (Excel)

This module will introduce you to creating simple spreadsheets, selecting cells, columns and rows, adjusting settings, sorting data, duplicating data and autofill feature, creating simple arithmetic formulas, creating a range of functions, formatting data, using display effects, creating graphs/charts, set margins, headers and footers, and printing spreadsheet reports.

Module 5 - Databases (Access)

This module will introduce you to how to create simple databases, add, delete and modify records, change field formats, relational databases, create forms, filtering data, queries, sorting data, creating reports, and printing database reports.

Module 6 - Presentions (PowerPoint)

This module will introduce you to creating simple presentations, using design templates, master slides, headers and footers, formatting to text, create charts/graphs, organisation charts, draw objects, animation effects, transition effects, speakers notes, producing various ranges of printouts.

Module 7 - Information and Communication (Internet Explorer and Outlook)

This module will introduce you to the Internet and WWW, completing searches, terminology used, security issues, using web browser features and navigation features, bookmarks and printing.

You will also look at using email including sending and receiving email, attaching files, file mail management, sorting emails, and printing.

To complete this course you will need Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook).

How does distance learning work?  Read our How We Teach page to find out more.