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
Basic Concepts
Using the computer
Word Processing
Module 1- Basic Concepts of Information Technology
- requires the candidate to know about the basic physical make-up of a personal computer and understand some of the basic concepts of Information Technology (IT) such as data storage and memory, the context for computer-based soft-ware applications in society, and the uses of information networks .
Getting Started
Hardware/Software Information Technology
Types of Computer
Hardware
Central Processing Unit
Input Devices
Output Devices
Storage
Memory Storage Devices
Types of Memory
Measuring Memory
Computer Performance
Software
Types of Software
Operating System Software
Applications Software
Systems Development
Information Networks
LAN and WAN
The Telephone Network in Computing
Electronic Mail
The Internet
Computers in Everyday Life
Computers in the Home
Computers at Work or in Education
Computers in Daily Life
IT and Society
A Changing World
A Good Workspace
Health and Safety
Security, Copyright and the Law
Security
Computer Viruses
Copyright
Data Protection Act
Module 2 - Using the Computer and Managing Files
- requires the candidate to demonstrate knowledge and competence in using the basic functions of a personal computer and its operating system. The candidate shall be able to operate effectively within the desktop environment. He or she shall be able to manage and organise files and directories/folders and know how to copy, move and delete files and directories/folders. The candidate shall demonstrate the ability to work with desktop icons and to manipulate windows. The candidate shall demonstrate the ability to use search features, simple editing tools and print management facilities available within the operating system.
Getting Started
First Steps with the Computer
Desktop Environment
Work with Icons
Work with Windows
Organizing Files
Directories/Folders
Copy, Move, Delete
Searching
Simple Editing
Use a Text Editing Application
Print Management
Printing
Module 3 - Word Processing
- requires the candidate to demonstrate the ability to use a word processing application on a personal computer. He or she shall understand and be able to accomplish basic operations associated with creating, formatting and finishing a word processing document ready for distribution. The candidate shall demonstrate competence in using some of the more advanced features associated with word processing applications such as creating standard tables, using pictures and images within a document, importing objects and using mail merge tools.
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 £595 per day. If required, laptops are available at an additional £150 per day.
For courses outside the M25, trainer travel and accomodation expenses are not included in the above prices but are charged at cost.
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ECDL Training Modules
