ECDL

ECDL (version 5) Designed for: Those wishing to gain the nationally recognised ECDL qualification. The course comes on an interactive DVD, giving extra flexibility.

Prerequisites: None.

Objectives: To enable students to take modules 1-7 of the ECDL tests. Course Content

Module 1 Security for IT Users

• System Performance Security
• Information Security
• Technology Security
• Guidelines and Procedures
• Data Security

Module 4 Spreadsheet Software (Using Microsoft Excel)

• Introducing Workbooks
• Additional Features
• Customising Worksheets
• Customising Printing
• Working with Formulas
• Working with Charts

Module 2 IT User Fundamentals

• Operating System
• File Management
• Maintain Systems
• Print Management
• Health and Safety
• Security
• Law

Module 5 Database Software (Using Microsoft Access)

• Introducing Access
• Working in Access
• Working with Tables
• Managing Data
• Using Forms
• Working with Records
• Working with Queries
• Getting started with Reports
• Enhancing Reports

Module 3 Word Processing (Using Microsoft Word)

• Word Basics
• Additional Features
• Formatting Text
• Formatting Pages
• Working with Tables
• Working with Objects
• Using Mail Merge

Module 6 Presentation Software (Using Microsoft PowerPoint)

• PowerPoint Basics
• Modifying Presentations
• Working with Images
• Working with Objects
• Working with Tables
• Working with Charts
• Finalising a Presentation
• Giving a Presentation

Module 7 Using Email and the Internet

• Navigating the Web
• Searching the Web
• Using Favourites
• Customising Web Browser
• Outlook Basics
• Outlook Tools
• Modifying E-mails
• Saving and Printing E-mails
• Organising E-mails
• Updating Address Books Benefits

Increase your job prospects by learning how to confidently use current, widely used programs

The flexibility and value of a self-study course designed to enable you to work at your own pace

The opportunity to gain a nationally and internationally recognised qualification Course duration: 115 hours. (This is an estimate. Actual course length depends on the individual).