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Course Aims
The European Computer Driving Licence operates on a skills card basis. This card records the skills you demonstrate in each of the seven computer-related modules. As you pass each module successfully, the corresponding skill is noted on your card. The aim is to achieve a full card, which leads to the award of your licence.
Modules
1. Databases
- Understand what a database is and how it is organised and operated
- Create a simple database and view the database content in various modes
- Create a table; define and modify fields and their properties; enter and edit data in a table
- Sort and filter a table or form; create, modify and run queries to retrieve specific information from a database
- Understand what a form is; create a form to enter, modify, and delete records and data in records
- Create routine reports and prepare outputs ready for distribution
2. Presentations
- Work with presentations and save them in different file formats
- Choose built-in options, such as the Help function, within the application to enhance productivity
- Understand different presentation views and when to use them; choose different slide layouts and designs
- Enter, edit, and format text in presentations
- Recognise good practice in applying unique titles to slides
- Choose, create, and format charts to communicate information meaningfully
- Insert and edit pictures, images, and drawn objects
- Apply animation and transition effects to presentations
- Check and correct presentation content before finally printing and giving presentations
3. Online Collaboration
- Understand the key concepts relating to online collaboration and cloud computing
- Set up accounts to prepare for online collaboration
- Use online storage and web-based productivity applications to collaborate
- Use online and mobile calendars to manage and plan activities
- Collaborate and interact using social networks, blogs, and wikis
- Schedule and host online meetings and use online learning environments
- Understand key mobile technology concepts and use features such as e-mail, applications, and synchronisation
Career Opportunities
- ECDL is a certificate, which is officially recognised throughout Europe.
- ECDL is a basic requirement of major employers.
Entry Requirements
Completion of Beginners Computers Course.
Duration/Start
October 2017, Tuesday, 7pm – 10pm, 7 weeks
Fees
€295 plus €103 Exam Fee