ECDL Module 2 - Using your Computer

Introduction

Good business demands IT-competent staff. Yet many employees lack the computer skills that help them become more effective and efficient.

The ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) is one of the most widely recognised computing qualifications. It’s made up of seven separate sections, which together lead to the ECDL qualification, a certificate recognised by both public and private sector organisations.

This second course equips employees with the essential knowledge and computer skills to make the most of workplace technology, and site for the second part of the ECDL qualification.

Who is the course for?

ECDL 2 - Using your Computer is for IT beginners. It’s also useful for more experienced users who want to fill gaps in their IT knowledge and skills.

This course leads users through the basics of everyday IT, helping them to manage, save and secure their data. Ideally, they will have taken the first ECDL course, but it’s not essential.

Those interested in working towards the ECDL qualification can buy all seven courses in a single ECDL bundle. This works out nearly £60 cheaper than buying each course separately. The required assessments for the qualification must however be purchased separately from an approved ECDL test centre. To pass the ECDL qualification, tests must be passed for all seven modules.

What will you get from this course?

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

• start up your computer
• identify icons
• use the desktop
• use Windows to create a file
• edit, save and print files
• move and copy files
• organise and manage your data
• resolve common computer problems
• protect your computer from viruses.

Course features

You can start your online course straight away and access it at any time, providing you have access to a computer with an internet connection. The course will be available for up to six months from the date first accessed.

A diagnostic test at the beginning of each chapter will highlight areas where this course will help to improve your knowledge.

Real-life scenarios, examples and interactive activities make learning relevant and enjoyable. Each module includes exercises to help consolidate your learning and check that you’re ready to move on.

Course modules

• Starting Up Your Computer
• Working with Windows and Creating a File
• Working with Icons, Files and the Desktop
• Editing and Printing Files
• Managing Files and Folders
• More About Files and Folders
• Common Computer Tasks
• Saving Space and Changing Settings
• Protecting Your Computer

Does the course lead to a formal qualification?

This course, in conjunction with the six other courses featured in the ECDL Skills Suite, can be used to work towards the ECDL qualification. The required assessments for the qualification must be purchased separately from an approved ECDL test centre.

This course covers the material required for syllabus 4.5.

Other courses you might be interested in

ECDL 1 - Concepts of IT, ECDL 3 - Word Processing, ECDL 4 - Spreadsheets, ECDL 5 - Databases, ECDL 6 - Presentations, ECDL 7 - Electronic Communication, Keyboard and Typing Skills, IT Applications

Course code

104080BT010

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