BCS Certificate for IT Users Level 1

BCS Certificate for IT Users Level 1

BCS Level 1 Certificate for IT Users (ECDL Part 1) is designed to give an initial overview of computer use for the beginner or candidate who wishes to gain a qualification. The qualification is made up of three units, which have a direct mapping to the European Computer Driving Licence for the following modules. It is particularly useful for those seeking employment or for those currently employed who wish to have their computer and software application skills recognised at all certificate levels.

The programme allows students to progress at their own speed and to sit each of the 3 tests when they choose. Each passed test is recorded in the student's personal logbook (issued at the start of the course). After the delegate has completed the three modules they will receive a BCS Level 1 Certificate.

Course Objectives

1. Basic Concepts of Information Technology

What is a Computer?
Hardware and Software
Software Applications and Operating Systems
Types of Applications
LAN and WAN
The World Wide Web and E-mail
What have Computers done to the Work Place?
Health and Safety with Computers

2. Using the Computer and Managing Files

About how Computers Store Files
About Windows Explorer
Working with Diskettes
Working with Folders
Working with Files
Working with Multiple Files and Folders
Copying and Moving Files
Copying and Moving Folders
Menus, Toolbars and Shortcuts

3. Information and Communication

Sending and Receiving E-mails
Attachments
Storing E-mail Addresses
Printing E-mails
Exploring the World Wide Web
Finding Information within a Web Site
Finding Information on the Web
Book Marking and Saving Web Pages
Copying Information from Web Page