Objectives
of the ICDL
- To promote and
encourage computer literacy for all
- To raise the
level of knowledge about Information Technology
(IT) and the level of competence in using
personal computers and common computer applications
for all citizens internatinally
- To ensure all
computer users understand best practices and
the advantages of using a personal computer
- To increase
the productivity of all employees who need
to use computers in their work
- To enable better
returns from investments in Information Technology
(IT)
- To provide a
basic qualification which will allow all people,
regardless of their background, to be part
of the Information Society
MODULES
COVERED
Module
1 - Basic Concepts of Information Technology
- Getting Started
- Hardware
- Storage
- Software
- Information
Networks
- Computers in
Everyday Life
- IT and Society
- Security, Copyright
and the Law
Module
2 - Using the Computer and Managing Files
- Getting Started
- Desktop Environment
- Organizing Files
- Simple Editing
- Print Management
Module
3 - Word Processing
- Getting
Started
- Basic
Operations
- Formatting
- Finishing
a Document
- Printing
- More
Advanced Features
Module
4 - Spread Sheets
- Getting
Started
- Basic
Operations
- Formulas
and Functions
- Formatting
- Printing
- More
Advanced Features
Module
5 - Databases / Filing Systems
- Getting
Started
- Create
a Database
- Use
of Forms
- Retrieve
Information
- Reporting
TOP
Module
6 - Presentation
- Getting
Started
- Basic
Operations
- Formatting
- Graphics
and Charts
- Printing
and Distribution
- Slide
Show Effects
- View
a slide show
Module
7 - Information and Communication
- Getting
Started
- Web
Navigation
- Web
Searching
- Bookmarks
- Getting
Started
- Messaging
- Addressing
- Message
Management
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