Step by Step Computer Based Training
Course Description
The European Computer Driving License (ECDL) is a certificate issued by the non-profit ECDL Foundation, concerning basic computer usage.

ECDL is the European name used for the certificate within Europe, while ICDL is the name used elsewhere. The course involves examinations on key areas in the field of Information Technology, such as Operating Systems, Office Applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, databases and communication software. The record breaking ECDL course is the fastest growing IT user qualification in over 125 countries.
The modules for the ECDL course may be taken in any order and any period of time up to 3 years, offering maximum flexibility.

Language: English
Training Method: Computer Based Training. PC with cd/dvd-rom drive. No internet connection needed.
Audience: Beginner / Intermediate

Content
This course gives the benefit of one-on-one training with an interactive training environment which combines rich animations, audio talk through scenarios along with text based instructional video and realistic everyday simulations that will provide you with the best tuition available, successfully preparing you for your ECDL examinations. An easy to use interface allows even beginners to successfullt start the training without any problems.

No Prior knowledge of IT or computer skills is needed to study this ECDL Course.

Just some of the topics covered:

* Basic Concepts of Information Technology
Getting Started
Hardware
Software
Information Networks
IT in everyday life
The Electronic World
Health, Safety and the Environment
Security
Copyright and The Law

* Using your computer and managing files
Get Started
The Desktop
Managing Files
Handling Viruses
Print Management

* Word Processing
Get Started
Main Operations
Formatting a document
Finishing a document
Advanced word processing features
Mail Merge
Preparing Outputs
Printing

* Spreadsheets
Get Started
Basic Operations
Formulas and functions
Worksheets
Formatting
Printing
Charts and Graphs

* Databases
Get Started
Creating a simple database
Making changes to a functional database
Working with forms
Retrieving stored information
Working with Reports
Printing from a Database

* Presentations
Get Started
Create a simple presentation
Formatting a presentation
Using graphics and charts within presentations
Printing and the distribution of presentations
Slide Show Effects

* Internet and Email
Get Started
Surfing the World Wide Web (WWW)
Searching the World Wide Web (WWW)
Email
Online Messaging
Email Management
URL Addressing