Digital Skills

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