ECDL

European Computer Driving License (ECDL) is a pan European qualification which certifies the holder has knowledge of the basic concepts of Information Technology (IT) and is able to use a personal computer and common computer applications to a basic level of competence. Below is a summary of the seven modules which make up the qualification of ECDL. For all modules, delegates will learn a number of skills and be able to pass either a theoretical or practical test by the end of the course.

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Module 1 - Basic Concepts of IT - 1 Day Course

Skills include:

• Basic physical make-up of a PC
  Including and understanding of the following:
  (a) Data Storage and Memory
  (b) Context of computer based software in the community.
  (c) Information Networks

• How PC's can affect health

• Security and legal issues associated with computers.

Module 2 - Using the Computer and Managing Files - 1 Day Course

Skills include:

• Operate effectively the desktop environment

• Manage and organise files and folders

• Know how to copy, paste and delete files/folders

• Work with desktop icons and windows

• Use editing tools and print management tools

Module 3 - Word Processing - 2 Day Course

Skills include:

• Create, format and finish a document ready for printing

• Create standard tables

• Create mail merge documents

• Use pictures and images within a document

• Import objects into a document.

Module 4 - Spreadsheets - 2 Day Course

 Skills include:

• Develop, format and use a basic spreadsheet

• Accomplish standard mathematical and logical operations using basic functions and formulas

• Create graphs

• Import Objects

Module 5 - Database - 2 Day Course

 Skills include:

• Understanding of basic concepts of databases

• Ability to use a database on a PC

• Design and plan a simple database

• Use query's to retrieve data

• Create and modify reports

Module 6 - Presentation - 1 Day Course

Skills include:

• Create and format a presentation

• Prepare a presentation for distribution and display

• Create different presentations for target audiences and situations

• Create graphic effects and charts

• Use various slide show effects

Module 7 - Information and Communication - 1 Day Course

• Using a web browser
  
• Use available search engines and bookmark results
  
• Print web pages and search reports
  
• Use Electronic Mail to send and receive messages
  
• Attach documents or files to messages
  
• Organise and manage message folders