European Computing Driving Licence

Topics covered in this Computer Course are:
Module 1 - Basic concepts of information technology
·         Input and Output Devices, PC components and data storage
·         Computer software. Computers in daily life. Information networks
·         IT and society
·         Health, Safety and the environment
·         Security, copyright and law
Module 2 - Using the Computer and Managing Files
·         Introduction to windows
·         Working with Windows
·         Folder and File management
·         Windows control panel. Using the Computers Desktop. Working with Compressed files. Viruses.    
Module 3 - Word Processing
·         Introduction to Word. Editing documents.
·         Formatting text and paragraphs. Bullets and numbering
·         Spelling, thesaurus and grammar
·         Finding and replacing
·         Tables and tabs
·         Page settings
·         Templates and wizards
·         Styles
·         Mail merge
·         Pictures, images and charts
·         Using help. Advanced features
 Module 4 - Spreadsheets
·         Introduction to Excel
·         Selecting cells and ranges. Formatting cells and their contents
·         Building simple formula. The autofill tool
·         Modifying a worksheet and sorting data
·         Charts and graphs. Importing texts and graphics
·         Printing and page setup. Using help in Excel
Module 5 - Databases
·         Starting Access
·         Manipulating tables and creating tables
·         Table relationships
·         Queries
·         Forms and Reports
·         Printing and page setup
Module 6 - Presentations
·         Introduction to Powerpoint
·         Working with slides. Laying out slides. Slide design and animation
·         Master slides
·         Creating slide graphics and text
·         Arranging and grouping objects
·         Polishing our slides
·         Printing and publishing
Module 7 - Information and Communication
·         The internet and
.         Webpage bookmarks
·         Searching the web. Downloading files
·         Security
·         E-mail
·         Attachments
·         Web based E-mail. Organising E-mails. Security and E-mails

Assessment
Each Module of the course is tested separately and each test generally lasts 45 minutes. The seven tests can be attempted in any order. Exam fees are not included in the course fees.
Exams are completed at an Assessment Centre. Centres are located all over the UK