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ECDL

European Computer Driving Licence

The international standard of competence of computer users

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What does ECDL offer you?

A qualification in IT using Microsoft Office programmes recognised throughout Europe.

You get up to 100 hours of training which includes tutor-led classes, self-study sessions and support from trained staff.

BCS IT Security 

• IT User Fundamentals - Using Windows XP
• Word-Processing
• Spreadsheet
• Presentation
• Web Browsing and Communication (E-mail)

Module 1: Security for I.T. Users (Part I)

Understand the security risks associated with computer use and familiarising the user with ways to protect against such risks:

• Security awareness
• Protecting your PC
• Information Security
• Technology Security

Module 2: I.T. User Fundamentals - Using Windows XP (Part I)

Demonstrate knowledge and competence in using the basic functions of a PC and its operating system:

• Manage and organise files, directories, and folders
• Copy, move and delete files and folders
• Use desktop icons and use Windows
• Use search features, editing tools and print management facilities within the operating system
• Security and anti virus protection

Module 3: Word Processing software (Part II)

Using Microsoft Office Word 2003
Demonstrate the ability to use a word-processing application on PC:

• Creating, formatting and finishing a word-processed document ready for distribution
• Competence in using some of the more advanced features, e.g.  Creating standard tables, using pictures and images within a document, importing objects and using mail merge tools

Module 4: Spreadsheet software (Part II)

Using Microsoft Office Excel 2003

Understand the basic concepts of spreadsheets and demonstrate the ability to use a spreadsheet application on a PC: 

• Developing, formatting and using a spreadsheet
• Standard mathematical and logical operations
• Competence in using some of the more advanced features such as importing objects, creating graphs and charts.

Module 5: Database software (Part II)

Using Microsoft Office Access 2003

Understand the basic concepts of databases and demonstrate the ability to use a database on a PC:

• Section 1: Design and plan a simple database using a standard database package.
• Section 2: Demonstrate retrieval of information from an existing database by using query, select and sort tools, create and modify reports.

Module 6: Presentation software (Part II)

Using Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003:

• Creating, formatting and preparing presentations for distribution and display
• Creating a variety of presentations for different target audiences or situations
• Using graphics and charts
• Slide show effects 

Module 7a: Web Browsing (Part I)

Using Internet Explorer 8.0:

• Internet theory and security
• Recognising the screen layout and views
• Using hyperlinks, web addresses, bookmarks, search engines and subject directories
• Completing web forms
• Changing options
• Saving web pages and copying web objects
• Printing web pages and search results
• Downloading files 

Module 7b: Communication (Part I)

Using Outlook 2003 (E-mail):  

• Creating, editing, sending and reading emails
• Attaching, opening and saving attachments
• Changing message priority
• Using address book and creating distribution lists

How to apply:

To contact our trained staff please Email us on info@atc-uk.com or call us on 0208 992 4144

For qualifying applicants, this programme is part funded by the European Union through the European Social Fund

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