ECDL Databases, Presentations and Online Collaboration

Course details

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

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

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

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.