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International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) Series shows users how to meet International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) objectives on a computer using a Windows operating system. This 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 International Computer Driving Licence examination.

Tutor Support

With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.

You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

All study materials

Study Guide

Full Tutor and Admin support

UNDERSTANDING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
International Computer Driving Licence: Understanding Information Technology provides an overview of computer hardware and software, networking, and the use of computers in a number of everyday applications.

Getting Started

Hardware and Storage

Software

Information Networks

Computers in Everyday Life

Security, Copyright, and the Law

USING THE COMPUTER AND MANAGING FILES
International Computer Driving Licence: 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 International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) objectives on a computer using a Windows operating system. The ICDL 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.

Getting Started

Formatting a Diskette and Using Help

Understanding the Desktop Environment

Organizing Files

Finding Folders and Files

Editing and Printing Data

WORD PROCESSING
International Computer Driving Licence: 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 International Computer Driving Licence objectives using Microsoft Word on a personal computer that uses a Windows operating system. The ICDL 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.

Getting Started

Adding Text and Using Templates

Manipulating Text

Searching Text and Formatting Paragraphs

Finishing a Document

Printing a Document

Using Tables

Manipulating Graphics and Objects

Using a Mailing List

CREATING AND USING SPREADSHEETS
International Computer Driving Licence: 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 International Computer Driving Licence objectives using Microsoft Excel on a personal computer that uses a Windows operating system. The ICDL 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.

Getting Started

Using Help and Display Settings

Adding and Moving Data

Manipulating Data

Using Formulas

Using Functions

Formatting a Spreadsheet

Printing a Spreadsheet

Using Advanced Features

CREATING AND USING DATABASES
International Computer Driving Licence: 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 International Computer Driving Licence objectives using Microsoft Access on a personal computer that uses a Windows operating system. The ICDL 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.

Getting Started

Creating a Database

Using Data Entry Forms

Retrieving Information from a Database

Creating Reports

BUILDING AND DELIVERING PRESENTATIONS
International Computer Driving Licence: 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 International Computer Driving Licence objectives using Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 on a personal computer that uses a Windows operating system. The ICDL 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.

Getting Started

Using Help and Changing Display Settings

Creating a Presentation

Copying, Moving, and Deleting

Formatting a Presentation Document

Drawing and Changing Objects

Creating Charts and Importing Objects

Printing and Distribution

Adding Effects and Delivering the Show

THE WORLD WIDE WEB & ELECTRONIC MAIL
International Computer Driving Licence: 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 International Computer Driving Licence objectives using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 and Outlook 2000 on a personal computer that uses a Windows operating system. The ICDL 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.

Getting Started Browsing the Web

Searching the Web

Getting Started Using Electronic Mail

Creating Messages

Using Message Features

Receiving Messages