ECDL v5 For Office 2003

ECDL v5 For Office 2003

The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is designed for those who have a limited understanding of IT, and acquiring it is the best way to prove to employers you have the computer skills required to join their organisation. This is an opportunity to study for the ECDL, working from the comfort of your own home.

The ECDL course aims to improve your productivity and confidence by giving you an in-depth understanding of computers and the most common software applications.

You'll learn all aspects of word processing in the ECDL syllabus, including tables and mail merge, and explore aspects of spreadsheets, such as the use of relative, mixed and absolute cell referencing in formulae. You will gain expert skills in the use of databases and learn how to design a successful presentation for any occasion.

The ECDL Foundation

The ECDL Foundation is the certifying authority of ECDL, the leading international basic computer skills certification programme. It supports the continuous development of ICT skills through the use of structured training and certification programmes. The operator of ECDL in the UK is the Chartered Institute of IT (formerly the British Computer Society).

Entry Requirements

Previous experience is not essential for this course, although some familiarity with computers and the common software applications would be an advantage.  As this course requires practice using the relevant applications it is expected that you will have access to a PC running Microsoft Office 2003 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)

Where will I go from here?

It is becoming increasingly important to be able to prove to employers that you have the computer skills required to join their organisation. There is no better way to prove this than with the internationally recognised European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL). Designed for those with a limited understanding of IT, this course will improve your productivity as well as your confidence.

What will I gain?

On completion, you'll receive the nationally recognised European Computer Driving Licence v5

Assessment

You will complete one computer-based assessment for each of the ECDL modules. These assessments can be sat in any order and either all at once or over a period of time. On successful completion you will receive your ECDL v5 qualification.

Assessment Breakdown

As part of the course you are provided with copies of sample exam papers. These will prepare you for the format of each examination. Please familiarise yourselve with these papers prior to sitting your final exams.

Notes

Tasks are designed to test your knowledge of computer software. They require you to carry out activities on a computer, such as sending emails.

Each multiple choice question comes with four potential answers. Only one of these answers is correct; the other three are wrong. You must identify the correct answer.

ECDL tests can be sat at an accredited testing centre. Please note that assessment fees are additional to your course fees.

What will I get?

For each lesson there is a pre-assessment and a post-assessment, allowing you to test your progress.

Access to the ICS online student community, allowing you to interact with other students and browse our resource library.

Internationally recognised qualification, much sought after by employers

Study Period

6 months

Hours of study

60 hours

Support period

6 months

Course code

553

Course cost

£199.00

Additional fees

Please note that assessment fees are additional to your course fees.

Find out more information about arranging your assessments.

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Key topics

IT Security & IT Fundamentals

  • Explore general IT concepts. Discover how to perform basic system maintenance. Consider the use of IT in everyday life, examine health and safety, and security issues. Examine the importance of keeping confidential information secure. Learn how to perform basic computer operations. Explore the desktop and learn how to manage files. Examine viruses and discover how to protect your computer.

Word Processing

  • Examine common word processing operations and then consider Editing, Printing, Formatting, Tools, Multiple Documents, Tables, Document Manipulations, Objects and Mail Merge.

Spreadsheets

  • Learn how to work with cells, columns and rows. Explore worksheets, formulae and functions. Discover how to format cells and how to produce charts and graphs. Finally focusing on Functions & Addressing and Charts.

Databases

  • Examine basic database concepts and learn how to work with tables and forms. Discover how to retrieve information and how to produce reports.

Presentations

  • Discover how to develop a presentation and how to work with text, images, charts/graphs and drawn objects. Explore various slideshow effects.

Web Browsing and Communication

  • Examine the Internet, Web navigation, Web searching and E-mail. Explore security considerations. Learn how to effectively manage your emails.

Improving Productivy using IT

  • Building on the fundamental skills you have gained by this stage, look at taking the next step towards improving your productivity getting the most out of today's most commonly used applications.

You can either pay for your course in full or opt for a monthly payment plan.

Course fee: £199.00 (excluding discounts)

Or speak to one of our course advisors now for payment plans.

Please remember that you will not be able to cancel your course once you have unsealed any supplied software or accessed any online courseware.

 

Please note that assessment fees are additional to your course fees.

Find out more information about arranging your assessments.