ICDL/ECDL (Win XP/Office 2003) Course Outline

The European/International Computer Driving Licence (ECDL/ICDL) is the world's largest and fastest-growing qualification in basic IT skills. It is the most widely recognized certification in the field of work-related computer use. No prior knowledge of computer skills is needed to begin learning. Fun and user-friendly, our course provides constant visual and auditory reinforcement and responsive feedback. Whether you want to gain the certification or just simply refine your skills, Advance Learning courseware makes it simple and fun!

Module 1 - Concepts of Information Technology

ECDL - Module 1 (2003) - Concepts of Information Technology

Topics in this module:

Introduction	Hardware, Software and Information Technology	Types of Computer
Main Parts of a Personal Computer	Computer Performance	Summary
Quiz	Introduction	The Central Processing Unit
Types of Memory	Measuring Memory	Input Devices
Output Devices	Input and Output Devices	Storage Devices
Summary	Quiz	Introduction
Types of Software	Operating System Software	Application Software
Systems Development	Summary	Quiz
Introduction	Local and Wide Area Networks	Intranets and Extranets
The Internet	The Telephone Network in Computing	High-Speed Connections
Summary	Quiz	Introduction
Computers in the Home	Computers at Work	Computers in Daily Life
Summary	Quiz	Introduction
The Electronic World	E-Commerce	Electronic Mail
Summary	Quiz	Introduction
Creating a Good Workspace	Health and Safety	The Environment
Summary	Quiz	Introduction
Security	Computer Viruses	Summary
Quiz	Introduction	Copyright
Data Protection Act	Summary	Quiz

Module 7 - Information and Communication

ECDL - Module 7 (2003) - Information and Communication

Topics in this module:

Introduction	Concepts and Terms	Security Considerations
First Steps with a Web Browser	Adjusting Basic Settings	Summary
Quiz	Introduction	Accessing a Web Address
Summary	Quiz	Introduction
Using a Search Engine	Saving and Downloading a Web Page	Preparing and Printing a Web Page
Summary	Quiz	Introduction
Using Bookmarks	Organising Bookmarks	Summary
Quiz	Introduction	Understanding E-Mail
Security Considerations	First Steps with Electronic Mail	Adjusting Basic Settings
Summary	Quiz	Introduction
Sending a Message	Copying, Moving, and Deleting Text	Reading a Message
Replying to a Message	Summary	Quiz
Introduction	Organising Messages	Summary
Quiz	Introduction	Using Address Books
Sending Messages to Several Addresses	Preparing to Print	Summary
Quiz	Cookies and Cache	Web-based Forms
Netiquette

European Computer Driving Licence, ECDL, International Computer Driving Licence, ICDL, e-Citizen and related logos are trade marks of The European Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited (“ECDL Foundation”) in Ireland and other countries.

Advance Learning is an entity independent of the ECDL Foundation and is not associated with the ECDL Foundation in any manner. This courseware publication may be used to assist candidates to prepare for any ECDL/ICDL tests. Neither the ECDL Foundation nor Advance Learning warrants that the use of this courseware publication will ensure passing of any ECDL/ICDL tests.

The material contained in this courseware publication has not been reviewed for technical accuracy and does not guarantee that candidates will pass any ECDL/ICDL tests. Any and all assessment items and/or performance-based exercises contained in this courseware publication relate solely to this publication and do not constitute or imply certification by the ECDL Foundation in respect of any ECDL/ICDL tests or any other ECDL Foundation test. Irrespective of how the material contained in this courseware is deployed, for example in a learning management system (LMS) or a customized interface, nothing should suggest to the candidate that this material constitutes certification or can lead to certification through any other process than official ECDL/ICDL certification testing.

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Candidates using this courseware publication must be registered with the National Licensee - see www.ecdl.com for details of your National Licensee - before undertaking any ECDL/ICDL tests. Without a valid registration, any ECDL/ICDL tests cannot be undertaken and no ECDL or ICDL certificate, nor any other form of recognition, can be given to a candidate. Registration should be undertaken with your country's National ECDL/ICDL designated Licensee at any Approved ECDL/ICDL Test Centre.

Courses >> Digital Literacy & IT Skills >> ICDL/ECDL (Win XP/Office 2003) >> Course Outline

Module 1 - Concepts of Information Technology

Module 2 - Using the Computer and Managing Files

Module 3 - Word Processing

Module 4 - Spreadsheets

Module 5 - Databases

Module 6 - Presentation

Module 7 - Information and Communication