Information and Communication in Middlesex

The Europen Computer Driving License (ECDL) certifies that the holder has knowledge of the basic concepts of Information Technology (IT) and is able to use a personal computer and common computer applications at a basic level of competence. In practice the ECDL certificate indicates that the holder has passed one theoretical test that assesses his or her knowledge of the basic concepts of Information Technology (IT), and six practice-based tests which assess the holder's basic competence in using a personal computer with common computer applications.

Aims & Objectives

* To raise the level of knowledge about IT and the level of competence in using personal computers and common computer applications for all citizens within Europe and internationally.
* To understand best practices and the advantages of using a personal computer.
* To increase the productivity of all employees who need to use computers in their work.
*To provide basic qualification which will allow all people, regardless of their background, to be part of the Information Technology.
*IT Skills qualification for everyone.
* A flexible and accessible qualification that offers increased mobility to holders.

Topics Covered

Module 1 - Basic Concepts of IT
Module 2 - Using the Computer & Maintaining Files
Module 3 - Word Processing
Module 4 - Spreadsheets
Module 5 - Database
Module 6 - Presentation
Module 7- Information & Communication

Course Work

At the end of the course you will take a written and practical examination. The candidate will be awarded the grade and the certificate from the college based on scoring in his examination results.

Prerequisites

The candidate should have at least high school education to do this course.

 Duration: 4-6 months

Fees
UK/EU Nationals- £590.00
Overseas Students in UK- N/A
Overseas Students not in UK- N/A