European Computer Driving Licence

This European Computer Driving Licence course is for those who have never used a computer and those who have some computer experience but no formal qualification proving their knowledge or skills. It is also for those preparing to take the European Computer Driving Licence examination.

This is self-paced, internet-based European Computer Driving Licence training -- there are no books to purchase and no scheduled classes to attend.

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Understanding Information Technology provides an overview of computer hardware and software, networking, and the use of computers in a number of everyday applications.
Using the Computer and Managing Files shows users how to start, shut down, and restart the computer; display system and desktop information and online help; work with icons and windows; organize files and folders; and edit and print data. This course describes how to meet European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) objectives on a computer using a Windows operating system. The ECDL test can be taken with any application and although this course demonstrates a specific system/application, the tasks it teaches can be applied to other applications as well.
Word Processing shows users how to use a word processing application to create documents and manipulate and format text. This course also shows users how to prepare a document for printing, preview and print a document, create tables, import objects, and merge a mailing list with a document. This course describes how to meet European Computer Driving Licence objectives using Microsoft Word on a personal computer that uses a Windows operating system. The ECDL test can be taken with any word processing application, and although this course demonstrates a specific application, the tasks it teaches can be applied to other applications as well.
Creating and Using Spreadsheets shows users how to work with a spreadsheet application to insert and manipulate data. It also shows users how to create formulas and functions, format and print a spreadsheet, import objects, and create and adjust charts. This course describes how to meet European Computer Driving Licence objectives using Microsoft Excel on a personal computer that uses a Windows operating system. The ECDL test can be taken with any spreadsheet application, and although the course demonstrates a specific application, the tasks it teaches can be applied to other applications as well.
Creating and Using Databases shows users how to work with a database application to create a database; create, use, and change a data entry form; retrieve information; and create reports. This course describes how to meet European Computer Driving Licence objectives using Microsoft Access on a personal computer that uses a Windows operating system. The ECDL test can be taken with any database application, and although this course demonstrates a specific application, the tasks it teaches can be applied to other applications as well.
Building and Delivering Presentations shows users how to work with a presentation application to insert, manipulate, and format text, images, and slides. It also shows users how to draw objects and produce charts for a presentation; how to print and distribute a presentation; and how to add special effects to a slide presentation. This course describes how to meet European Computer Driving Licence objectives using Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 on a personal computer that uses a Windows operating system. The ECDL test can be taken with any presentation application, and although this course demonstrates a specific application, the tasks it teaches can be applied to other applications as well.
The World Wide Web and Electronic Mail shows users how to open a Web browsing application, search for information on the Web, and use electronic mail to send and receive messages. This course describes how to meet European Computer Driving Licence objectives using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 and Outlook 2000 on a personal computer that uses a Windows operating system. The ECDL test can be taken with any browser application and electronic mail application, and although this course demonstrates specific applications, the tasks it teaches can be applied to other similar applications as well.

Features:

Instructional steps -- walk through a procedure
Exercises -- try it out
Notes - See additional information related to the topic in the text
Tips - See a different, faster, or easier way of doing something
Quick References - See a quick reference guide to the features introduced in a chapter
Details - Display more detailed information related to the current topic
Hotwords - See related information
Navigation Bar - Maneuver easily through the courses
Topics and Index -- with searching feature and hyper-links
Printable Exercises - PDF downloadable files
Sample Application Files - PDF downloadable files
Skill Assessment - can be used for pre and post-testing -- tracking first try, best try and grade - if passed, green check mark will appear as 'mastered' - hyperlinks to units within the course to go back and re-take a certain unit again. Use as pre-test to determine which topics you want to focus on and to go directly into that unit.

Technical Requirements

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Authorware recommended but not required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

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