Module 7 - Information and Communication

Aims and Objectives
To enable to take the ECDL Information and Communication modular test.
Know how to use Internet and Email in order to sit the ECDL modular test.
The flexibility and value of 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.

Target Audiences
Those who wish to learn how to use Internet and Email to the ECDL syllabus.

Prerequisites
Knowledge of Windows and using a mouse.

Course Content
Module 1: Concepts: The Internet, The World Wide Web, Web Servers, Browsers, Internet Service Providers, Rotocols.

Module 2: Web Browsers: First Steps with Web Browsers, Filling in Form, using Bookmarks, Changing the Home Page, Displaying and Hiding Pictures, Deleting the Browser History.

Module 3: Searching: Selecting a Search Engine, Performing a Search, Using Internet Explorer Search Pane.

Module 4: Printing: Print Preview, Changing Page Setup, Printing.

Module 5: Using Information from the Web: Copying Information, Saving Pages, Downloading Files.

Module 6: Security: Usernames and Passwords, Digital Certificates, Encryption, Viruses, Firewalls.

Module 7: An Introduction to Electronic Mail: Email Terms and Concepts, Security Considerations, First Steps with Email, Using Help Functions.

Module 8: Messaging and Editing Techniques: Email Messaging, Message Editing.

Module 9: Address Book and Email Attachments: The Address Book, Email Attachments.

Module 10: Printing and Mailbox Management: Mailbox Management, Sorting Messages.