Digital Skills
Vocational qualification
Blended learning in London
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Methodology
Blended
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Location
London
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Class hours
100h
Suitable for: Those wishing to gain introductory skills in a variety of digital media.
Facilities
Location
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Course programme
Course Objective:
To teach digital skills to cover the BCS Entry Level Certificate In Digital Skills (ITQ) (Entry 3) (QCF) qualification.
Course Content:
Computer Basics
► How to start a computer and understand the different hardware.
► Learning about some of the terminology used.
► How to organise files by creating, copying and pasting or deleting.
► The basic skills required to setup, edit and print documents.
Online Basics
► How to search for information and make purchases online.
► Using email and communicating online.
► How to speak to family and friends for free using Skype.
► Staying safe online from viruses and protecting personal information.
► How to use parental controls.
Audio and video software
► How to use a digital video camera’s basic functions and features.
► Importing clips from a video camera and start video editing.
► Simple editing techniques.
► How to add audio tracks and still images.
► Enhancing video by adding titles and transitions.
► Sharing video by producing DVDs or publishing on the internet.
Digital photography
► How to set-up and use a digital camera and its basic functions and features.
► Using photo software to update, arrange and organise their photos into folders.
► How to do basic editing and use imaging skills to enhance photos.
► Sharing photos through slideshows or by publishing on the web.
Digital Music
► How to set up a digital music device, play music and work with the computer.
► Using software to add to and update their music collection.
► How to transfer music files from CD with full song and artist details.
► Understanding different functions and setting on their music player.
► How to search for and purchase music from an online store.
Social networking
► Learning about what social networking is.
► What a personal profile is and how online groups are organised.
► Common features of social networking sites such as catching up with friends, sharing the latest news, posting photos and uploading videos.
► Understanding the concept of unsolicited mail and how to deal with spam.
► Copyright laws and how they relate to the internet.
Benefits:
► Learn about various digital skills
► The flexibility and value of a self-study course designed to enable you to work at your own pace
► A personalised workbook to use as a reference guide on completion of the course
► The opportunity to gain the widely recognised Pitman Training Certificate
Digital Skills