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ECDL

Ecdl training courses have been established for a number of years now, and ECDL has become a widely recognised qualification in the workplace. This ECDL training course can be purchased as either a full set of modules, or individual modules can be purchased as time allows.

Office 2010 Information Technology Skills Suite (mapped to the ECDL Syllabus 5)

Following the ECDL syllabus (version 5 – Office 2010 / Windows 7), this course consists of 7 modules which cover the basics of computing, various popular software packages and the internet and e-mail. The learner, once the course has been successfully completed, will be able to understand key concepts in IT including security issues, use a computer to organise files and folders, use word processing, spreadsheets, presentation and database applications, and use the internet and email.

Office 2007 Information Technology Skills Suite (mapped to the ECDL Syllabus 5)

Following the ECDL syllabus (version 5 – Office 2007 / Windows Vista), this course consists of 7 modules which cover the basics of computing, various popular software packages and the internet and e-mail. The learner, once the course has been successfully completed, will be able to understand key concepts in IT including security issues, use a computer to organise files and folders, use word processing, spreadsheets, presentation and database applications, and use the internet and email.

 Office 2010 Unit 8 – Improving Productivity Using IT Skills (mapped to the ECDL Syllabus 5)

Areas covered include:

  • Planning, selecting  and using IT systems
  • Reviewing on-going use of IT
  • Developing solutions to improve productivity

This module is part of the UK ECDL Syllabus 5 course that completely maps to the requirements of The National Occupational Standards (NOS).

 Office 2010 Unit 7 – Using Email and the Internet (mapped to the ECDL Syllabus 5)

Areas covered include:

  • Navigating the Web – using a web browser and hyperlinks
  • Searching the Web – using a search engine, saving and printing search results, downloading files, using help
  • Using Favourites – creating and organisation favourites
  • Customising Web Browser – setting a start page, changing a display mode, modifying browser settings, internet security

 Office 2010 Unit 6 – Presentation Vista/PowerPoint 2010 (mapped to the ECDL Syllabus 5)

Areas covered include:

  • Powerpoint Basics – creating a presentation, using the help features
  • Modifying Presentations – editing and formatting text, formatting slides
  • Working with Images – inserting and moving an image
  • Working with Objects – inserting and formatting a shape, importing an object

 Office 2010 Unit 5 – Using Databases Vista/Access 2010 (mapped to the ECDL Syllabus 5)

Areas covered include:

  • Introducing Access – databases, operations, opening an Access databse
  • Working in Access – creating an Access database, using help in Access
  • Working with Tables – creating a table, modifying table structure, relationships between tables
  • Managing Data – working with records, creating an index

 Office 2010 Unit 4 – Spread sheets Vista/Excel 2010 (mapped to the ECDL Syllabus 5)

Areas covered include:

  • Introducing Workbooks – creating and editing a workbook, advanced editing, arranging data, saving a workbook
  • Additional Features – using the find tool, spelling checker, templates and help feature
  • Customising Worksheets – modifying rows and columns, formatting text and text layout, managing worksheets
  • Customising Printing – modifying a page layout, printing a worksheet

 Office 2010 Unit 3 – Word Processing Vista/Word 2010 (mapped to the ECDL Syllabus 5)

Areas covered include:

  • Word Basics – editing text, moving and copying text, saving and printing documents
  • Additional Features – using the find tool, spelling checker, templates and help feature
  • Formatting Text – simple text formatting, enhancing and modifying text layout
  • Formatting Pages – adding headers and footers, changing document views

 Office 2010 Unit 2 – IT User Fundamentals Vista (mapped to the ECDL Syllabus 5)

Areas covered include:

  • Operating System – first steps, set-up, working with icons, using windows
  • File Management – main concepts, files and folders, working with files, copy, move, delete, restore, searching, file compression
  • Maintain Systems – maintenance, problems
  • Print management – printer options, print, printer maintenance

 Office 2010 Unit 1 – IT Security (mapped to the ECDL Syllabus 5)

Areas covered include:

  • System Performance Security – unwanted messages, malicious programmes, infiltration and hoaxes
  • Information Security – identity / authentication, confidentiality, identity theft
  • Technology Security – networks, connectivity, portable devices
  • Guidelines and procedures – including privacy
  • Data Security – including back-ups and storage

 Office 2007 Unit 8 – Improving Productivity Using IT Skills (mapped to the ECDL Syllabus 5)

Areas covered include:

  • Planning, selecting  and using IT systems
  • Reviewing on-going use of IT
  • Developing solutions to improve productivity

This module is part of the UK ECDL Syllabus 5 course that completely maps to the requirements of The National Occupational Standards (NOS).

 Office 2007 Unit 7 – Using Email and the Internet (mapped to the ECDL Syllabus 5)

Areas covered include:

  • Navigating the Web – using a web browser and hyperlinks
  • Searching the Web – using a search engine, saving and printing search results, downloading files, using help
  • Using Favourites – creating and organisation favourites
  • Customising Web Browser – setting a start page, changing a display mode, modifying browser settings, internet security

 Office 2007 Unit 6 – Presentation Vista/PowerPoint 2007 (mapped to the ECDL Syllabus 5)

Areas covered include:

  • Powerpoint Basics – creating a presentation, using the help features
  • Modifying Presentations – editing and formatting text, formatting slides
  • Working with Images – inserting and moving an image
  • Working with Objects – inserting and formatting a shape, importing an object

 Office 2007 Unit 5 – Using Databases Vista/Access 2007 (mapped to the ECDL Syllabus 5)

Areas covered include:

  • Introducing Access – databases, operations, opening an Access databse
  • Working in Access – creating an Access database, using help in Access
  • Working with Tables – creating a table, modifying table structure, relationships between tables
  • Managing Data – working with records, creating an index

 Office 2007 Unit 4 – Spread sheets Vista/Excel 2007 (mapped to the ECDL Syllabus 5)

Areas covered include:

  • Introducing Workbooks – creating and editing a workbook, advanced editing, arranging data, saving a workbook
  • Additional Features – using the find tool, spelling checker, templates and help feature
  • Customising Worksheets – modifying rows and columns, formatting text and text layout, managing worksheets
  • Customising Printing – modifying a page layout, printing a worksheet

 Office 2007 Unit 3 – Word Processing Vista/Word 2007 (mapped to the ECDL Syllabus 5)

Areas covered include:

  • Word Basics – editing text, moving and copying text, saving and printing documents
  • Additional Features – using the find tool, spelling checker, templates and help feature
  • Formatting Text – simple text formatting, enhancing and modifying text layout
  • Formatting Pages – adding headers and footers, changing document views

 Office 2007 Unit 2 – IT User Fundamentals Vista (mapped to the ECDL Syllabus 5)

Areas covered include:

  • Health and Safety
  • Security – identity / authentication, data security – viruses
  • Law – copyright, data protection
  • Operating System – first steps, set-up, working with icons, using windows

 Office 2007 Unit 1 – IT Security (mapped to the ECDL Syllabus 5)

Areas covered include:

  • System Performance Security – unwanted messages, malicious programmes, infiltration and hoaxes
  • Information Security – identity / authentication, confidentiality, identity theft
  • Technology Security – networks, connectivity, portable devices