ECDL Essentials: Level 1
The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is a relevant and internationally recognised qualification for computer users.
ECDL improves your understanding and efficient use of computers. The course opens up a variety of opportunities through the broad range of skills it provides.
The qualification is widely recognised by employers as proof of ability and competence when working with IT.
ECDL offers flexible courses and patterns of study, and is designed for novice and intermediate computer users. A downloadable syllabus is available for each of the ECDL courses. By looking at these in relation to your current experience and skill levels, you should be able to determine which is right for you.
ECDL Essentials: Level 1
This qualification is ideal for novice computer users wishing to prove and improve their computing skills for the benefit of themselves and of future employers.
It is also particularly suited to those who require the utmost flexibility in their learning programme, perhaps due to personal or career commitments.
ECDL is designed for novice or intermediate users. It assumes no prior expertise, and offers a flexible working programme.
The basic ECDL qualification is broken down into two levels: ECDL Essentials and ECDL Extra. These can be taken individually to obtain single certificates, or together to achieve the overall ECDL qualification.
ECDL Essentials is a Level 1 ITQ Award and consists of 3 modules. ECDL Extra is a Level 2 ITQ Certificate and consists of 4 modules. As the qualifications map to the ITQ standards they are eligible for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Course description:
This course is a level 1 qualification and has been designed to give users a basic introduction to computing with relevant skills in using the basic tools required for an IT user. Candidates who complete his qualification will obtain an ECDL Essentials certificate which will also be a level 1 award qualification.
Topics covered IT User Fundamentals:
Operating system windows - First steps, setup, working with icons, using
File management - Main concepts, files and folders, working with files, copy/move, delete/restore, searching, file compression
System maintenance - Maintenance, problems
Print management - Printer options, print, printer maintenance
Health and Safety - Health, safety
Security - Identity/authentication, data security, viruses
Law - Copyright, data protection
Using the Email and the Internet.
The internet - Concepts/terms, security considerations
Using the browser - Basic browsing, settings, navigation, bookmarks
Using the web - Forms, searching
Web outputs - Saving files, prepare and print
Electronic communication - Concepts/terms, security considerations, email theory (email)
Using email - Send an email, receiving an email, enhancing productivity
Email management - Organise, address book Security for IT Users.
System security - Unwanted messages, malicious programmes, infiltration, hoaxes
Information security - Identity/authentication, confidentiality, identity theft
Technology security - Networks, connectivity, portable devices
Guidelines and procedures - Guidelines and procedures, privacy
Data security - Security, backups, storage Course