Introduced in 1998, the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) now has over 1.5 million participants in the UK alone. ECDL is the internationally recognized qualification which enables people to demonstrate their competence in computer skills. ECDL is designed specifically for those who wish to gain a benchmark qualification in computing to enable them to develop their IT skills and enhance their career prospects.
It is broken down into seven modules, each of which must be passed before an ECDL certificate is awarded.
The seven modules that make up the ECDL are:
1.
Basic concepts of IT
2. Using the computer and managing files
3. Word processing
4. Spreadsheets
5. Database
6. Presentation
7. Information and Communication
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ECDL Training Course Levels & Contents
Spreadsheets
Database
Presentations
Communication
Module 4 - Spreadsheets
- requires the candidate to understand the basic concepts of spreadsheets and to demonstrate the ability to use a spreadsheet application on a personal computer. He or she shall understand and be able to accomplish basic operations associated with developing, formatting and using a spreadsheet. The candidate shall be able to accomplish standard mathematical and logical operations using basic formulas and functions. The candidate shall demonstrate competence in using some of the more advanced features of a spreadsheet application such as importing objects, and creating graphs and charts.
Getting Started
First Steps with Spreadsheets
Adjust Basic Settings
Document Exchange
Basic Operations
Insert Data
Select Data
Copy, Move, Delete
Search and Replace
Rows and Columns
Sort Data
Formulas and Functions
Arithmetic and Logical Formulas
Working with Functions
Formatting
Format Cells - Numbers
Format Cells - Text
Format Cells - Cell Ranges
Spelling
Document Setup
Printing
Printing simple spreadsheet documents
More Advanced Features
Importing Objects
Charts and Graphs
Module 5 - Databases/Filing Systems
- requires the candidate to understand the basic concepts of databases and demonstrate the ability to use a database on a personal computer. The module is divided in two sections; the first section tests the candidate's ability to design and plan a simple database using a standard database package; the second section requires the candidate to demonstrate that he or she can retrieve information from an existing database by using the query, select and sort tools available in the data-base. The candidate shall also be able to create and modify reports.
Getting Started
First Steps with Databases
Adjust Basic Settings
Create a Database
Basic Operations
Define Keys
Table Design
Updating a Database
Use of Forms
Create a Form
Modify Form Layout
Retrieve Information
Basic Operations
Refine a Query
Select and Sort
Reporting
Create Reports
Module 6 - Presentation
- requires the candidate to demonstrate competence in using presentation tools on a personal computer. The candidate shall be able to accomplish basic tasks such as creating, formatting and preparing presentations for distribution and display. The candidate shall demonstrate the ability to create a variety of presentations for different target audiences or situations. The candidate shall demonstrate the ability to accomplish basic operations with graphics and charts and to use various slide show effects.
First Steps with Presentation Tools
First Steps with Word Processing
Adjust Basic Settings
Document Exchange
Basic Operations
Create a Presentation
Copy, Move, Delete-text
Copy, Move, Delete-Images
Copy, Move, Delete-Slide
Formatting
Format Text
Modify Text Boxes
Printing and Distribution
Slide Setup
Prepare for Distribution
Printing
Slide Show Effects
Preset Animation
Transitions
View a Slide Show
Delivering a Presentation
Module 7 - Information and Communication
- is divided in two sections. The first section, Information, requires the candidate to accomplish basic Web search tasks using a Web browser application and available search engine tools, to bookmark search results and to print Web pages and search reports. The second section, Communication, requires the candidate to demonstrate their ability to use electronic mail software to send and receive messages, to attach documents or files to a message and to organize and manage message folders or directories within electronic mail software.
1-to-1 training courses are charged at £450 per day. (Our offices or your venue)
All IT training courses at our offices are charged at a daily rate of £695 per day, for 2 to 8 delegates.
We also offer training at your venue for £695 per day. If required, laptops are available at an additional £150 per day.
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