PC Wales Ltd - Computer Training and IT Services

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		Working with Bulleted Slides
Add a text box – adding text to objects		Using bullets and sub bullets
Entering & editing text – formatting text		Change the style & colour of bullets
Apply a shadow effect to text		Change the spacing between bullets
Text alignment – moving a textbox
Delete a text box		Working with Table Slides
Change line and paragraph spacing		Insert a table slide - create a table
Using the Word Art facility		Customise the table's appearance

Setting Up Slides and Slideshows		Working with Chart Slides
Apply a design template		Insert a chart slide
Change a slide's background colour		Change a chart's colours
Zoom to resize - Save Zoom		Customise the appearance
Change slide layout		Change the type of chart type
Change slide orientation
Duplicate a slide		Working with Organisation Slides
Change the slide order		Insert an organisational chart
Delete a slide - hide a slide		Add a box to an organisation chart
Add presenter’s notes		Remove a box from the chart
Use the spell check facility		Change it's layout & structure
		Customise the appearance
The Slide Master
What is the slide master?		Slideshow Effects and Animations
Formatting text on the slide master		Apply a slide transition effect
Format the slide master’s background		Apply an animation effect
Insert an image into slide master		Customise options – effective use

Working with Objects & Images		Using Slide Footers
Insert an object from drawing toolbar		Apply a slide footer
Insert an image from a file / Clip Art		Insert a date into a slide footer
Resize an object manually		Apply automatic slide numbering
Resize image to exact measurements
Change an object's fill colour		Printing Options
Customise the object's appearance		Print Handouts with multiple sides
Copy and paste an object or image		Print Speaker's notes
Aligning an image		Print in Outline view
Group / Ungroup objects and images
Change the layer order of images		Saving & File Management
Change an object's direction using flip		Save a presentation as a template
Change an object's direction using rotate		Save as different file type

Please note: The full ECDL syllabus for this module can be found at www.ecdl.co.uk