ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) - Level 2

This course is split into 2 levels. In order to get a full certificate you need to achieve levels 1 and 2.

• Level 1 consists of 3 units and is 16 weeks (approx 5 weeks per unit).
• Level 2 consists of 5 units and is 40 weeks (approx 8 weeks per unit).

If when you are on the course you are concerned that you will not finish within the time, please see your tutor – we encourage students to work at their own pace and provide extra support when necessary.

Level 2
Module 3 - Word-processing

• Insert/select/edit/move/delete text
• Search & Replace text
• Format text - font size & style, emphasis, subscript, superscript, colour, alignment, line spacing, paragraph spacing, tabs, bullets & numbering, indents, borders
• Format document - orientation, paper size, margins, page breaks, headers & footers
• Tables - insert, row/column heights, shading
• Insert pictures - resize, delete
• Mail merge

Module 4 - Spreadsheets

• Create/save and close spreadsheets
• Insert/delete columns
• Insert/rename/delete worksheets
• Generate formula & functions (+, -, *, /, SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MIN, MAX)
• Formatting - decimal places, date, currency, percentages
• Create charts/graphs
• Display row/columns headings and gridlines when printing

Module 5 - Database

• Create/open/close databases
• Add/delete/modify records and fields
• Define keys - primary keys and indexes
• Table design/layout - format dates and currency, width of columns
• Create/delete relationships between tables
• Create forms, queries, reports
• Sort records

Module 6 - Presentation

• Create/open/close presentations
• Slide layouts - title, chart and text, bulleted list, table
• Formatting - background colour designs
• Master slide - numbering, date, insert pictures, text appearance
• Slide views - normal, slide sorter, slide show, outline and notes
• Slide animation/transition
• Slides - orientation, hide, delete

Module 8 - Using IT

• Data protection/Computer misuse/copyright/security/health & Safety
• Manage files and folders
• Data - file types, formulas, sorting data
• Integration - switch between application, import, link, mail merge
• Presenting information - formatting, emphasis, chart types, headers and footer styles

The course plan is as follows:

1. Work through Manuals
2. Practice assignments (there are 4) - Tutor checks each practice
3. Sit exam when ready