| Overview
Recognised throughout Europe, the ECDL is a qualification that's designed to prove that you have a fundamental understanding of working with IT. The course gives you the knowledge for Module 1 of the ECDL and covers general concepts of IT, such as hardware/software and the main parts of a computer. You will also learn about the Internet and information networks, health and safety issues, security and viruses and copyright and data protection. As well as working towards gaining a valuable qualification, you'll learn skills you can put into practice straight away.
Prerequisites
Good practical knowledge of how to use a computer. You should be able to use a mouse and keyboard. A PC at home or work would be beneficial but not essential.
If you are unfamiliar with these topics, you may be interested in our PC Basics course.
Objectives
• To introduce you to computer software and hardware.
• To develop and increase your confidence in using software applications and input and output devices.
• To show you how the essential features of the windows graphical user interface works and to introduce the different stages of software development.
• By the end of the course you will be aware of a variety of the basic concepts of I.T. including health and safety issues while using computers in the work environment.
• You will be able familiar with the data protection act, Intranets and extranets, WANs, LANs and e-commerce.
Qualifications
This course teaches module 1 of the 7 modules that comprise the ECDL. The ECDL is a qualification that's designed to prove that you have a fundamental understanding of working with IT. As well as working towards gaining a valuable qualification, you'll learn skills you can put into practice straight away.
The Innovatory is an accredited ECDL Test Centre. We offer cost-effective training and testing on all 7 of the ECDL modules and unlike other test centres, we offer a free mock exam with every ECDL test.
Click here for more information about the ECDL qualification.
Platform : PC | Duration : 1 day
Price Per Course: £195 ex.VAT
Course outline
• Various kinds of computers in use in the workplace, from mainframes to microcomputers
• Computer hardware and software
• The main parts of a personal computer
• Developing a computer-based system
• Networking capabilities of a personal computer
• Protecting data from being corrupted, stolen, or destroyed
• Differences between copyrighted software, shareware, and freeware
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