ITQ level 2 ECDL certificate

Course

In London

£ 399 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Using a computer effectively is now an essential skill. ECDL is the world's number one IT user qualification and is recognised by employers in the UK and all over the globe as a benchmark for IT competence. Gaining this qualification will improve your employment prospects and allow you to prove your IT skills if you are looking for a job or promotion at work. The course is a full level 2 qualification and is comprised of four units. You will need to pass all four units to be awarded the BCS Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ECDL Extra). You will gain confidence, knowledge and understanding of the three main Microsoft applications required in the workplace - Word, Excel and PowerPoint – as well as improve your productivity through IT use.You will gain confidence, knowledge and understanding of the three main Microsoft applications required in the workplace - Word, Excel and PowerPoint.To gain entry on this course you need to be a confident computer user with an understanding of file management. You do not need extensive experience of Word, Excel or PowerPoint as these applications will be taught on the course.

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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

• gain the BCS Level 2 Certificate in ITQ User Skills (ECDL Extra)• use Microsoft Word to:o create documentso manipulate and format texto insert and manipulate images within a documento import objects and graphicso use mail merge toolso create, manipulate and format tableso preview and print documents• use Excel to:o understand the basic concepts of spreadsheetso create a spreadsheeto insert and format datao create, format and adjust chartso create formulae and functions and copy them to other cellso apply settings for printing• Use PowerPoint to:o create, format, modify and prepare presentations using different slide layouts using PowerPointo duplicate and move text, images, chartso create and modify organisational chartso apply slide transitions and animation effectso apply slide designs using presets and templateso apply various print options• Improve your productivity using IT so you can plan, evaluate and improve procedures involving the use of IT tools and systems in order to improve the productivity and efficiency of work activities.

The non-refundable Examination Fee is included in the fee.You may wish to purchase a course book. The tutor will give suggestions about these.Please contact Information & Advice (020 7492 2500) if you require financial assistance.

Each student has their own computer and you will be encouraged to practise as much as possible. An interactive whiteboard will help make demonstrations easy to understand. It will be a relaxed learning environment and step by step learning will help you become more skilled. You will have lots of opportunities to ask questions and address areas you need help in.

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Subjects

  • Excel
  • Word
  • Powerpoint
  • ECDL
  • Confidence Training
  • Gain Confidence
  • MS Excel
  • Ms PowerPoint
  • Ms Word

Course programme

ECDL Level 2 is made up of 4 modules:

Word processing software. You will focus on the use of Word to
• create documents
• manipulate and format text
• insert and manipulate images within a document
• import objects and graphics
• use mail merge tools
• create, manipulate and format tables
• preview and print documents

Spreadsheet software. You will focus on Excel to:
• understand the basic concepts of spreadsheets
• create a spreadsheet
• insert and format data
• create, format and adjust charts
• create formulae and functions and copy them to other cells
• apply settings for printing

Presentation software. You will focus on PowerPoint to:
• create, format, modify and prepare presentations using different slide layouts using PowerPoint
• duplicate and move text, images, charts
• create and modify organisational charts
• apply slide transitions and animation effects
• apply slide designs using presets and templates
• apply various print options

Improving productivity using IT. You will develop your skills to:
• plan, evaluate and improve procedures involving the use of IT tools and systems in order to improve the productivity and efficiency of work activities

You will cover all the main areas of these programs to become a competent use of them.

Additional information


There are many courses you can do after this one. ECDL Level 3: Advanced is the direct progression, but we also have a number of intermediate and advanced courses in Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint which are specifically geared to helping you in the workplace. There is also a Pathway to ECDL if you are not sure you want to go straight to Level 3.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00.
See the course guide for term dates and further details

ITQ level 2 ECDL certificate

£ 399 VAT inc.