ECDL (European Computer Driving License)

ECDL is a new European-wide qualification, which enables individuals to demonstrate their competence in computer skills. Its aims are: to raise the general level of competency in IT; to improve productivity at work; to enable employers to invest more efficiently in IT; and to ensure that best practice and quality issues are understood and implemented.

Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6
Module 7

The ECDL syllabus is designed to cover the key concepts of computing, its practical applications and their use in the workplace and society in general. The ECDL takes you through seven modules designed to assess competence in specific IT areas. Each of the seven computer related modules is recorded in a distinctive logbook. There will be a 45 minute assessment upon at the end of each module and on successful completion of the modules, the European Computer Driving License is awarded.

What are the benefits?

...For the individual?
ECDL is designed to help you at work and at home. It will confirm to potential employers that you have a professionally recognised, relevant and up-to-date qualification and it will assist in raising familiarity with the latest technology and its uses.

...For the employer?
ECDL helps provide proof of competency in the computer skills of potential employees. Similarly, you could be looking to train up your workforce and will no doubt want to ensure that the money you spend on courses is going to be well spent.

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Module One
Basic Concepts of IT

• Applications and use of computers
  
• IT and Society
  
• Security, copyright and the law
  
• Hardware and systems, software and ergonomics
  
• Information Networks

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Module Two
Using a computer and managing files

• Create a directory and a sub-directory - understand the directory structure
  
• Move and copy files
  
• Delete files from one or more directories
  
• Examine a directory, understand the number of files in that directory, the size of files and the date files were created/updated
  
• Be able to print from an installed printer

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Module Three
Word Processing

• Using the functions available in a standard word processing system, move and copy text within a document, replace words with other words
  
• Change the appearance of the text
  
• Create a header and footer, use pagination
  
• Indent text
  
• Merge mailing lists with a document
  
• Import tables and graphics
  
• Make a table within a document
  
• Use integrated software

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Module Four
Spreadsheets

• Create a spreadsheet and enter data; Numbers, Text, Formulae
  
• Format cells - e.g. size, decimal points, currency, etc
  
• Use the basic functions of a spreadsheet, such as Totalling and Averaging
  
• Understand and use absolute and relative cell referencing in formulae
  
• Produce different types of charts and graphs from spreadsheet figures to analyse data
  
• Move information between spreadsheets
  
• Work with more than one spreadsheet

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Module Five
Databases / Filing Systems

• Design a simple database
  
• Load or log into an existing database. Enter data into the database. Editing data and adding records
  
• Search, select and sort data, based on criteria given
  
• Present selected data in a particular sequence on screen and in reports
  
• Modifying the database structure

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Module Six
Presentations and drawing

• Creating a presentation
  
• Bullet points to highlight comments
  
• Clip Art to insert drawings or symbols
  
• Organisation charts
  
• Use of Slide shows

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Module Seven
Information Network Services

• Use of Electronic Mail to send a message, file the mail to copy it or forward received mail
  
• Connect to the Internet, retrieving information