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PC Learner Licence Syllabus

The 7 Modules

Basic concepts of IT
File Management
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Databases
Presentation
Information and Communication

Related Training Courses
ECDL
ECDL Advanced


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Basic concepts of IT

Computer Theory
Types Of Computer
The Structure Of A Computer
Bits, Bytes And Words
Computer Memory
Optical Memory Storage
Visual Display Units
Printers And Printing
The Computer Operating System
Accessing The Computer / Central Processor


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File Management

The Importance Of Managing Your Files
Windows Explorer
Folders
Copying And Moving Files
Deleting Files
Understand File Name, Extension, Size, Date And Type


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Word Processing

Word Processing - Overview
So Why Use A Word Processing System?
Text Inputting
The Processing Of Information
Word-processing
Accessing Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word 2000 Opening Screen
A Quick Tour Around The Word Screen
Getting Help
Checking Your Work For Spelling And Grammar Errors
Saving Your Document
Retrieving Your Document
Printing Your Document
Inserting A New Paragraph
Editing Text
Selecting Your Heading
Selecting Your Document
Changing Font Styles / Sizes
Indenting Text, Line Spacing And Text Justification
Saving Your Edited Document
Closing Down A Document
Closing Down Microsoft Word



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Spreadsheets

What Is A Spreadsheet
Why Use A Spreadsheet
Spreadsheet Contents
Spreadsheet Structure
Screen Layout
A Closer Look At Excel
Selecting A Range Of Cells
Spreadsheet Configuration
Using The AutoSum Button
Autofill
The Fill Handle
The Currency Style/Decrease Decimal Buttons
Working It Out - Formulae And Functions
To Adjust The Column Width
Spreadsheets - Exercise 1
Moving The Cursor
To Adjust The Column Width
Aligning Text
Using The AutoSum
Using The Fill Handle
Using Formulae
Saving Your Document
Closing Down The Spreadsheet

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Databases

Starting Access
Microsoft Access 2000 Screen
Fields /Records
Why Use A Database?
How Information Is Organised
Creating A New Database File
Creating A Table
Data Types
Saving A Table
Datasheet View
Filter By Selection
Closing Down Your Database


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Presentation

What Is Powerpoint?
An Overview Of The Presentation Types
Powerpoint Basics
Starting Powerpoint
Microsoft Powerpoint 2000 Opening Screen
The Powerpoint Dialogue Box
Creating A New Bulleted List Slide
Switching To Slide Sorter View
Saving A Presentation
Running A Slide Show
To Close A Presentation


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Information and Communication

What Is The Internet
What Is The WWW
How Does The Internet Work?
Accessing Internet Explorer
The Home Page
Search Engines
Browsing The Web
Saving A Web Page
Printing A Web Page
Closing Explorer
Email
What Is Electronic Mail?
Using Outlook Express
Accessing Outlook Express
Opening Messages
Saving An Email Message
Printing An Email Message
Closing An Email Message
Sending A New Message
Deleting An Email Message
Retrieving A Deleted Message
Closing Outlook Express




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