Course
Outline and Content
What is the
ECDL? (European Computer Driving Licence)
ECDL is an IT qualification issued by the British Computer Society
for computer users that is recognised by employers throughout
Europe. ECDL contains 7 modules covering essential IT fundamentals
and the most frequently used computer applications.
Course
Aims and Objectives
1. To prepare delegates to pass this module of the
ECDL qualification by providing them with the necessary skills,
knowledge and techniques.
2. To provide essential IT skills that will boost delegates'
confidence, understanding and performance.
Style of Training
A
structured, hands-on, tutor-led session for each module using practical examples
and exercises. In addition to syllabus material, delegates will
also be given mock tests to practise and valuable tips to help
improve their performance during the test.
What
level is the ECDL?
Introduction to
intermediate level. (Starting with the basics whilst also covering
a number of more in-depth topics).
Who
should attend?
1.
New users who would like a structured learning program and an IT
qualification.
2. Self-taught users who would like an IT qualification and to
fill the gaps in their knowledge.
3. Competent users who would like an IT qualification to show for
their skills.
Prerequisites
No
previous experience is required, however, basic computer skills
and experience working with applications within a Windows
environment would be an advantage.
Course
Content
A typical ECDL course for this module would cover the following topics:
| Working
With Text
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Using
Tables
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| Entering,
editing and deleting text
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Insert
a new table
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| Format
text bold, Italics underline
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Entering,
editing and deleting text
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| Apply
a border to text - format border
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Change
table borders colours
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| Apply
text colour
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Fill
colour - shading a table
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| Change
font size and type
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Resize
column width to exact size
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| Apply
a text style
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Inserting
a new row or column
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| Applying
a paragraph style
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Deleting
a row or column
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| Apply
automatic hyphenation
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Apply
automatic numbering to a table
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| Inserting
a symbol - Format symbol
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| Using
superscript and subscript
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Headers
and Footers
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Insert
a header or footer
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| Copy,
Cut and Paste
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Insert
page numbering and useful info
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| Using
cut, copy and paste
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Using
Pictures and Images
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| Working
with Bullet Lists
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Resize
image to an exact size
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| Enter
a new bullet list
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Copy
and paste an image
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| Apply
a bullet list to existing text
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Insert
an image from a file
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| Changing
the style of bullet
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Printing
a Document
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| Positioning
Text and Paragraphs
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Printing
options available
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| Alignment:
centre left right & justify
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| Apply
line spacing
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Page
Set Up
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| Apply
paragraph spacing
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Setting
the margins
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| Create
a new paragraph
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Change
document orientation
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| Indenting
text using format / paragraph
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Setting
up - paper size
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| Indenting
using the tab key
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Use
the Zoom feature
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| Setting
tabulation stops
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| Inserting
/ removing a page break
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Saving
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| Inserting
/ removing a soft line break
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Saving
a document
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Saving
as RTF TXT Template
format
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| Time
Saving Techniques
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| Find
and replace
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Mail
Merge
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| Changing
case
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What
is a mail merge?
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| Using
the format painter
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Creating
a mail merge
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| Spell
checking a document
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Saving
a mail merge |
Please
note: The full ECDL syllabus for this module can be
found at www.ecdl.co.uk
Course
Duration - Full Day
Benefits to
your organisation
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Use Word to
produce professional letters, reports and documentation |
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More skills will make staff more efficient, accurate and
productive |
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Boost
morale - training makes staff feel valued and gives them a
sense of achievement |
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Improve
presentation of work. A professional presentation = A
professional image |
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Get the job
done correctly first time - avoid time wasting and costly
mistakes |
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Keep
ahead (or up with) your competitors |
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Save
both time and money - good
training pays for itself over and over again |
Benefits
to the individual
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Boost your
own personal development, CV and career prospects |
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Learn new
IT skills – improve your overall IT confidence and
performance |
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Give
yourself more options to choose from |
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Save
yourself time – learn useful shortcuts |
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Get
the job done more quickly and efficiently |
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