ECDL ONLINE
Category:
Online Courses
Course Format
Online
Approximate Study Time
100 Hours
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Price:
£60.00
VAT inclusive
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The European Computer Driving Licence is a certificate, which states that the holder has passed one theoretical test, which assesses knowledge of the basic concepts of IT, and six practical tests, which assess the holder’s competence in using a PC.
The ECDL is an internationally accepted document. It can simplify employment procedures and assure the employer that applicants for a position and employees in work are competent in managing computers and using common applications.
Distance Learning Centre’s ECDL Online distance-learning training programme takes the trainee step-by-step through the complete ECDL v4.5 curriculum required to achieve the internationally-recognised European Computer Driving Licence qualification. On completion of each section you can apply and sit for your ECDL test at an appropriate testing centre. The full course consists of seven lessons, each corresponding to the 7 modules and exams featured in the full ECDL curriculum. The exam fees are extra and are paid direct to the ECDL exam centre.
Course Features:
- Flash and audio provide animated, interactive Lesson Introductions, Activities, and Simulations.
- Simulations and exercises teach learners to perform specific tasks in applications through guided exercises.
- Search facility enables learners to search all text within a course to retrieve the required information.
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Activities to challenge the learner with a variety of question format, including multi-step simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank.
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A glossary provides a reference for definitions of unfamiliar terms.
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Book marking tracks a learner's progress in a course.
The ECDL online course consists of the following lessons:
This first lesson is designed to provide a general introduction to the world of Information Technology. The lesson includes the following topics: Information technology; Understanding computer types; Main parts of a personal computer; Computer performance; Input and output; Computer storage devices; Starting and stopping a computer; Operating system; Resolving problems; System setup and properties; The electronic world; Health, safety, and environment; Security; and Copyright and the law.
- Lesson 2 – Using the Computer and Managing Files
This lesson provides an introduction to the basic concepts of computer operation including the desktop environment, file organisation, word processing and print management. The lesson includes the following topics: Setting up a workstation; Starting and shutting down the PC; Displaying system information; Changing the PC's desktop configuration; PC setup operations; Introduction to icons; Working with desktop icons; Working with windows; Using help; Text editing; File management; Working with folders and files; Deleting and restoring folders and files; Searching for folders and files; Compressing files; Viruses; and Printer setup.
- Lesson 3 – Word Processing
This lesson shows you how to use a word processing application to create documents and manipulate and format text. The lesson includes the following topics: Opening and closing a word processing application and documents; Saving documents; Adjusting settings; Inserting data; Selecting and editing data; Copying, moving, and deleting text; Search and replace; Formatting text; Working with text formats; Working with paragraphs; Working with lists and borders; Document formatting; Headers and footers; Creating tables; Working with tables; Inserting pictures, images, and charts; Working with pictures, images, and charts; Mail merge; Preparing documents for output; and Printing documents.
 This lesson shows you how to work with a spreadsheet application to insert and manipulate data. The lesson includes the following topics: Opening and closing spreadsheets; Creating and saving spreadsheets; Using help; Adjusting settings; Cells; Rows and columns; Editing data; Copying data; Moving and deleting data; Find and replace; Sorting data; Handling worksheets; Working with formulas; Cell referencing; Working with functions; The IF function; Formatting numbers and dates; Formatting cell contents; Working with alignment and border effects; Creating charts and graphs; Editing charts and graphs; Worksheet setup; and Printing worksheets.
This lesson shows you how to work with a database application to create a database; create, use, and change a data entry form; retrieve information; and create reports. The lesson includes the following topics: Start and exit from a database application; Open and close a database; Revise and save records; Use application help; Adjust settings; Create a database; Update a database; Create, use, and revise a data entry form; Create and refine a query; Filter and sort data; and Create and edit a report.
 This lesson shows you how to work with a presentation application to insert, manipulate, and format text, images, and slides. The lesson includes the following topics: Opening and closing an application and presentations; Using help; Adjusting settings; Presentation views; Slides and design templates; The master slide; Adding and editing text; Formatting the slide layout; Inserting images; Creating charts and graphs; Creating organisational charts; Drawing objects; Editing drawn objects; Copying, moving, and deleting objects; Adding slide show effects; Preparing presentations and Printing and delivering a presentation.
- Lesson 7 – Information and Communication
This lesson shows you how to open a Web browsing application, search for information on the Web, and use electronic mail to send and receive messages. The lesson includes the following topics: Internet concepts; Security considerations; Using a Web browser; Adjusting settings; Accessing Web pages; Using bookmarks; Using a search engine; Printing Web pages; E-mail concepts and security considerations; Opening and closing an e-mail application; Using help; Adjusting settings; Reading messages; Replying to mail messages; Sending mail messages; Advanced messaging options; Copying, moving, and deleting messages; Mail management techniques; Using address books; and Organising and Printing messages.
Exams:
ECDL examinations can be sat at hundreds of centre’s across the country. When you are ready to sit your first exam, you can apply for your ECDL examinations at an appropriate testing centre.
Click Here to find your nearest ECDL testing centre.
ECDL Examination Fees
Each module of the course corresponds to an examination which needs to be sat at an ECDL testing centre, and all seven exams must be passed to gain the full certificate. The seven “mini” exams can be sat in one session or individually over a period of time (up to three years to complete) at a cost of approx. £15.00 per exam. The exams are in a multiple choice format and take 45 minutes to complete.
You will also need to be supplied with a log-book from the exam centre for £25.00. The log book lists all of the modules for the certification and as you pass each module, the accredited testing body will sign the logbook. When all the modules have been successfully completed, the logbook is exchanged for your European Computer Driving Licence Certificate.
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