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ECDL stands for European Computer Driving Licence,
which is an internationally recognised qualification
enabling people to certify their competence in essential
computer skills and knowledge. No
previous computer experience is necessary to study it.
ECDL is known as ICDL (International Computer
Driving Licence) outside Europe.
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| Now spanning some 60 countries
worldwide, the ECDL is becoming the defacto global IT skills
standard for the general public as well as playing a vital role
in standardising core IT knowledge within corporate, educational
and government bodies. In Ireland, the ECDL is the most popular
IT qualification to get with almost 200,000 people now qualified
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The ECDL syllabus is designed for the general
populous and is therefore practical. To achieve the ECDL
qualification, a candidate must pass one theoretical and
six practical tests covering IT Concepts, File Management,
Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Databases, Presentations
and Information & Communication. Only accredited Test
Centres can carry out ECDL testing and issue Skills Cards.
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| Course Objective |
To understand how to use a word processor, spreadsheet,
presentation and database application. To be able to use the
internet and e-mail to send and receive messages and attachments.
To understand the basic concepts of IT and the use of computers
in society. To pass the ECDL exams and receive the ECDL certificate.
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| Course Contents |
MODULE
1:
Basic Concepts of IT
This module covers the general use of computers in
society today as well as the terminology, application
and laws governing computers. It also covers the architecture
and key terms used incomputer parlance and the fundamentals
to understanding the modern computer interface.
- Computer components
- Operating System Concepts
- Systems architecture
- GUI interfaces
- Multimedia
IT and Society
- Appropriate use of computers
- Good practice in use and care of computers
- Health and safey
Security copyright and the law
- Software copyright
- Data protection
- Licensing laws
Hardware and software
- Hardware and software
- I/O Devices
- Power failures
- Computer memory types
- Formatting disks
- Printers
- Networking Services
- LANs and WANs
- Modems
The future of computers
- Internet and network computers
- Teleworking
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MODULE 2:
Using the computer and managing files
This module addresses the computer interface and the
management and organisation of information stored on
computers and networks including:
Windows Desktop
The WIMP interface
File management
- Directory structures
- Moving, copying and deleting files
- Creating and modifying directories
- Formatting disks
- Launching applications
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MODULE 3:
Word processing
This module covers the use of a word processing package
(usually Word) in order to perform specific word-processing
tasks including:
- Basic concepts
- Opening/saving files
- Modifying page setups
- Editing text
- Cutting, copying and pasting
- Formatting text
- Paragraph formatting
- Bullets and numbering
- Tables and borders
- Long documents
- Headers and footers
- Fields
- Advanced topics
- Mail merge
- Importing graphics
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MODULE 4:
Spreadsheets
Spreadsheets are powerful and flexible business tools.
This module teaches how to use Excel or a similar spreadsheet
to keep track of sales and budgets, perform what-if?
analysis as well as covering:
Navigating
- Selecting, editing, navigating and entering data
- Formatting sheets
- Auto-fill options
- Building Formulae
- Printing and page setup
Modelling
- Absolute vs. Relative addressing
- Linking workbooks
- Modelling principles
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MODULE
5:
Databases and filing systems
Databases provide the relational tools to allow the
tracking of vasts amounts of information. Using Access
or a similar database this module teaches the fundamentals
of databases including:
Tables
- Fields, field types and properties
- Validation rules
- Adding, deleting and updating records
- Table relationships
Queries
- Select, update, delete and append queries
- Searching for data
- Modifying database structure
- Reporting tools
- Printing
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MODULE 6:
Presentation & Drawing
This module concentrates on providing the skills to
work with presentation and drawing tools. Using Powerpoint,
Corel’s DRAW! or a simliar application users will
learn how to use:
Drawing tools and Graphics
- Working with objects
- Lines, circles and nodes
- Fill and outline styles
- Grouping and combining objects
- Modifying sort order
- Work with text boxes
Slides
- Slides and templates
- Bulleting and numbering
- File formats
- Working with clipart and scanned images
- Master pages
- Slide build effects
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MODULE 7:
Information network services
This module focuses on networking concepts and services
now so important with the information “super-highway”
and the growth of corporate networks and intranets.
E-Mail
- Working with e-mail
- E-mail addresses
- Sending and receiving e-mail
- Forwarding messages
- File attachments
- E-mail services
Internet & World Wide Web
- Connecting to networks
- Internet addresses
- HTML
- Netiquette
Searching the internet
- Search engines
- Bookmarks and favorites
- Reorganising folders
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