ECDL Core
ECDL Courses
Prerequisites
- ECDL equalskills certificate or basic knowledge of computer
Certifications
- ECDL International Certificate
Course Outline
ECDL or European / International Computer Driving License is an International Certificate that everyone can obtain regardless of age, education, experience or background.
There are seven modules each of which must be passed before the ECDL v5.0 certificate will be awarded. The Modules are:
Module Description
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1. Theory–Basic Concepts of IT
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Hardware (CPU, Memory, Devices,Storage)
Software Applications
Networks
World Wide Web (WWW)
Intranets
ADSL & E-Commerce
Computers in Everyday life
IT & Society
Security
Viruses
Copyright (Data Protection Act) and the Law
Health and Safety
Environment Considerations
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2. Windows-Using Computers & Managing Files
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Desktop Environment
Organizing & Manipulating Files (Directories, Folders & Files)
Text Editing
Print Management
Install and uninstall software applications
Keyboard print screen facility
File compression
Knowledge of viruses & antiviruses
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3. Word Processing
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Basics of Word Processor
Adjusting Basic Settings
Document Exchange
Copying and Moving Data
Search & Replace
Text Formatting
General Formatting
Templates
Styles & Pagination
Headers & Footers
Spelling & Grammar
Printing
Tables
Pictures & Images
Mail Merge
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4. Excel–Spreadsheets
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Basics of Excel
Adjusting Basic Settings
Document Exchange
Copying and Moving Data
Search & Replace
Rows & Columns
Formatting Cells
Text wrapping
Freezing col/row
Charts & Graphs
Formulas and Functions (Sum, Average, Min, Max, Count, If)
Printing (Headers/Footers, gridlines)
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5. Access-Databases / Filing systems
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Relational Databases theory section
Basics of Access
Table Design
Defining Keys & Indexes
Manipulating Data
Creating Forms
Creating Queries with criteria
Logical Operators
Filters
Reporting
Grouping Data in report-totals and sub-totals
Table Relationships
Changing Report Layouts
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6. Powerpoint–Presentation and Drawing
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Basics of Presentations
Adjusting Basic Settings
Using Design Templates
Master Slide manipulation
Create a presentation
Manipulating text images, slides (copy, move, delete
Graphics & Charts
Printing and Distribution
Slide Show Effects
Delivering a Presentation
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7. Internet-Information Network Services
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Theory section : Understanding the concepts and terms of Internet technologies
e-mail technologies and Internet security
Internet Usage
Web Navigation
Web Searching
Search Engines
Bookmarks
Completing a web-based form
Using E-mail
Sending & Replying to Messages
Forwarding
Manipulating text
Attachments
Using Address Books
Organizing Messages (Mail Management techniques)
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Candidates will purchase a skill card listing all the modules. For each module passed the skill card will be stamped. Modules may be taken in any order.
Holistic Offers the students the following 2 options :-
- If student is proficient in the applications he/she can sit for the exams directly.
- Student can take a special intensive preparatory course covering the modules in depth and working sample papers to prepare extensively for the tests.
Duration of Course
- ECDL Core Course : 40 hours (course and exams)
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Our Commitment
- Students will be given hands-on training at our computer labs.
- All courses held by Holistic Courses are provided by fully qualified tutors.
- We keep small practical classes.
- Air-conditioned classroom.
- Courses held at our new training centre in Fgura Malta Europe.
- Computer training provider since 1994.