ECDL European Computer Driving Licence - Version 6

Course details

Computer Essentials

Understand key concepts relating to ICT, computers, devices and software.

Start up and shut down a computer & Work effectively on the computer desktop.

Know about the main concepts of le management and be able to efficiently organise les and folders & Understand key storage concepts and use utility software to compress and extract large les.

Understand network concepts and be able to connect to a network & Understand the importance of protecting data and devices from malware.

Online Essentials

Understand web browsing and online security concepts.

Use the web browser and manage browser settings, bookmarks, etc.

Search effectively for online information and critically evaluate web content & Understand key copyright and data protection issues.

Understand concepts of online communities, communications and e-mail.

Send, receive e-mails and manage e-mail settings & Use calendars.

Word-processing

Work with documents and save them in different file formats.

Create and edit small-sized word processing documents that will be ready to share and distribute & Apply different formats to documents before distribution

Recognize good practice in choosing the appropriate formatting options.

Insert tables, images and drawn objects into documents, Prepare documents for mail merge operations & Adjust document page

Spreadsheets

Create spreadsheets & Enter data into cells and use good practice in creating lists. Select, sort and copy, move and delete data & Edit rows and columns in a worksheet. Copy, move, delete and appropriately rename worksheets.

Create good practice mathematical and logical formulas using standard spreadsheet functions. Format numbers and text content in a spreadsheet.

Choose, create and format charts to communicate information meaningfully.

Using Databases

Understand what a database is and Create a simple database.

Create a table, form, report and query & define and modify fields and their properties; enter and edit data in a table & form.

Sort and filter a table or form; create & modify queries to retrieve specific information .

Presentation

Create presentations & Understand different presentation views • Enter, edit and format text in presentations. Recognize good practise 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

Online Collaboration

Understand the key concepts relating to online collaboration and cloud computing.

Set up accounts to prepare for online collaboration & Use online storage

Use online calendars to manage and plan activities & Collaborate and interact using social networks, blogs, and wikis.

Understand key mobile technology concepts and use features such as e-mail, applications, and synchronisation.

Assessment:

Candidates must successfully complete assessments in each section

Progression Routes:

Advanced ECDL Microsoft Office Master QQI (FETAC) level 5 National Certificate-Business Administration