ICDL Course

Information Technology - ICDL

The International Computer Driving Licence is for everyone who wants to certify their computer skills according to international industry standards. The student sits an Internationally accredited examination in seven modules.

When the student has finished writing the seven modules he is awarded with a certificate issued by European Computer Driving Licence Foundation. The European Computer Driving Licence Foundation is represented in South Africa by the Computer Society of South Africa, which is the sole South African Licensee for the International Computer Driving Licence.

Building on its success in Europe, where it is known as the European Computer Driving Licence, this industry standard licence is approved and supported by the Computer Society of South Africa and the Council of European Professional Informatics Societies, which represent more than 250 000 professionals in 20 computer societies across 18 European countries.

The seven modules the student is examined in are as follows:

Day 1 Basic Concepts of IT

Know about the basic physical make-up of a personal computer and understand some of the basic concepts of Information Technology (IT), such as data storage and memory, the context for computer-based software applications in society, and the uses of information networks within computing. Appreciate how IT systems are used in everyday situations; and how personal computers can affect health. Be aware of some of the security and legal issues associated with computers.

Using a Computer and Managing Files (Windows 2000)

Demonstrate knowledge and competence in using the basic functions of a personal computer and its operating system. Operate effectively within the desktop environment. Manage and organise files and directories/folders and know how to copy, move and delete files and directories/folders. Demonstrate the ability to work with desktop icons and to manipulate windows. Demonstrate the ability to use search features, simple editing tools and print management facilities available within the operating system.

Day 2: Word Processing (Microsoft Word)

Demonstrate the ability to use a word processing application (Microsoft Word) on a personal computer. Understand and be able to accomplish basic operations associated with creating, formatting and finishing a word processing document ready for distribution. Demonstrate competence in using some of the more specialised features associated with word processing applications such as creating a standard tables, using pictures and images within a document, importing objects and using mail merge tools.

Day 3: Spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel)

Understand the basic concepts of spreadsheets. Demonstrate the ability to use a spreadsheet application on a personal computer. Understand and be able to accomplish basic operations associated with developing, formatting and using a spreadsheet. Accomplish standard mathematical and logical operations using basic formulas and functions. Demonstrate competence in using some of the more specialised features of a spreadsheet application such as importing objects, and creating graphs and charts.

Day 4 : Databases/Filing Systems (Microsoft Access)

Understand the basic concepts of databases and demonstrate the ability to use a database on a personal computer. Demonstrate the ability to design and plan a simple database using a standard database package. Demonstrate the retrieval of information from an existing database by using the query, select and sort tools available in the database, and create and modify reports.

Day 5 : Presentation/Drawing (Microsoft Powerpoint)

  

Demonstrate competence in using presentation tools on a personal computer. Accomplish basic tasks such as creating, formatting and preparing presentations for distribution and display. Demonstrate the ability to create a variety of presentations for different target audiences or situations. Demonstrate the ability to accomplish basic operations with graphics and charts and to use various slide show effects.

Information Network Services (Outlook and Internet Explorer)

Accomplish basic Web search tasks using a Web browser application and available search engine tools, to bookmark search results and to print Web pages and search reports. Demonstrate the ability to use electronic mail software to send and receive messages, to attach documents or files to a message and to organise and manage message folders or directories within electronic mail software.

 


 

 

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Gain a basic level of competence in using a personal computer and in using particular applications using our ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence) courses. These courses will help learners prepare for the ICDL examinations. ICDL is the counterpart of ECDL in non-European countries. The International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) is the registered trade mark of The European Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited in Ireland and other countries. Presentation of the ICDL logo signifies that the courseware material distributed through this website has received the approval of the ECDL Foundation Ltd.

 

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