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ECDL
EUROPEAN COMPUTER DRIVING LICENCE

EXPANDED COURSE CONTENTS

ECDL v4 Module 1 - Basic Concepts    Back to course page
Hardware, Software, Information Technology ~ Knowledge Area 1.1.1
Types of Computer ~ Knowledge Area 1.1.2
Main Parts of a PC ~ Knowledge Area 1.1.3
Computer Performance ~ Knowledge Area 1.1.4
Review Questions ~ 1.1 General Concepts
Central Processing Unit ~ Knowledge Area 1.2.1
Memory ~ Knowledge Area 1.2.2
Input Devices ~ Knowledge Area 1.2.3
Output Devices ~ Knowledge Area 1.2.4
Input/Output Devices ~ Knowledge Area 1.2.5
Storage Devices ~ Knowledge Area 1.2.6
Review Questions ~ 1.2 Hardware
Types of Software ~ Knowledge Area 1.3.1
Operating System Software ~ Knowledge Area 1.3.2
Applications Software ~ Knowledge Area 1.3.3
Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) ~ Knowledge Area 1.3.4
Systems Development ~ Knowledge Area 1.3.5
Review Questions ~ 1.3 Software
LAN and WAN ~ Knowledge Area 1.4.1
Intranet and Extranet ~ Knowledge Area 1.4.2
The Internet ~ Knowledge Area 1.4.3
The Telephone Network ~ Knowledge Area 1.4.4
Review Questions ~ 1.4 Information Networks
Computers at Work ~ Knowledge Area 1.5.1
Electronic World ~ Knowledge Area 1.5.2
Review Questions ~ 1.5 The Use of I.T. in Everyday Life
Ergonomics ~ Knowledge Area 1.6.1
Health Issues ~ Knowledge Area 1.6.2
Precautions ~ Knowledge Area 1.6.3
The Environment ~ Knowledge Area 1.6.4
Review Questions ~ 1.6 Health and Safety, Environment
Information Security ~ Knowledge Area 1.7.1
Computer Viruses ~ Knowledge Area 1.7.2
Review Questions ~ 1.7 Security
Copyright ~ Knowledge Area 1.8.1
Data Protection Legislation ~ Knowledge Area 1.8.2
Review Questions ~ 1.8 Copyright and the Law
(110 pages) 
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ECDL v4 Module 2 - Using the Computer 
First Steps with the Computer - Skill Set 2.1.1
Basic Information and Operations - Skill Set 2.1.2
Use a Text Editing Application - Skill Set 2.1.3
Working with Icons - Skill Set 2.2.1
Working with Windows - Skill Set 2.2.2
Managing Files - Skill Set 2.3.1
Directories/Folders - Skill Set 2.3.2
Working with Files - Skill Set 2.3.3
Copying and Moving Files - Skill Set 2.3.4
Deleting and Restoring Files - Skill Set 2.3.5
Searching - Skill Set 2.3.6
Compressing Files - Skill Set 2.3.7
Viruses - Skill Set 2.4.1
Handling Viruses - Skill Set 2.4.2
Setting Up Printers in Windows - Skill Set 2.5.1
Printing - Skill Set 2.5.2
(122 pages)
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ECDL v4 Module 3 - Word Processing
Getting Started - Skill Set 3.1.1
Your First Document - Skill Set 3.1.1
Open, Close, New and Save As - Skill Set 3.1.1
Document Exchange - Skill Set 3.1.1
Views, Toolbars and Options - Skill Set 3.1.2
Modify Basic Preferences - Skill Set 3.1.2
General Editing - Skill Set 3.2.1
Selecting Text for Editing - Skill Set 3.2.2
Insert and Replace Text - Skill Set 3.2.3
Undo and Redo - Skill Set 3.2.3
Copy, Move and Delete - Skill Set 3.2.4
Find, Replace and Go To - Skill Set 3.2.5
Simple Text Formatting - Skill Set 3.3.1
Formatting Selected Text - Skill Set 3.3.1
Styles, Templates and Wizards - Skill Set 3.3.1
Formatting Paragraphs - Skill Set 3.3.2
Using Tabs - Skill Set 3.3.2
Borders and Shading - Skill Set 3.3.2
Page Layout - Skill Set 3.3.3
Headers and Footers - Skill Set 3.3.3
Simple Tables - Skill Set 3.4.1
More about Tables - Skill Set 3.4.1
Pictures and Images - Skill Set 3.4.2
Importing Objects - Skill Set 3.4.2
Mail Merge - Skill Set 3.5.1
Proofing Your Document - Skill Set 3.6.1
The Spelling and Grammar Checker - Skill Set 3.6.1
Printing and Print Preview - Skill Set 3.6.2
(316 pages)
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ECDL v4 Module 4 - Spreadsheets
First Steps with Spreadsheets - Skill Set 4.1.1
Document Exchange - Skill Set 4.1.1
Help and the Office Assistant - Skill Set 4.1.1
Adjusting the Basic Settings - Skill Set 4.1.2
Modifying Basic Preferences - Skill Set 4.1.2
Inserting Data - Skill Set 4.2.1
Selecting Data - Skill Set 4.2.2
Rows and Columns - Skill Set 4.2.3
Editing Data - Skill Set 4.2.4
Copy, Move and Delete - Skill Set 4.2.5
Search and Replace - Skill Set 4.2.6
Sorting Data - Skill Set 4.2.7
Handling Worksheets - Skill Set 4.3.1
Arithmetic Formulas - Skill Set 4.4.1
Cell Referencing - Skill Set 4.4.2
The SUM Function and AutoSum - Skill Set 4.4.3
More Functions - Skill Set 4.4.3
Conditional Functions and Formats - Skill Set 4.4.3
Formatting Numbers and Dates - Skill Set 4.5.1
Formatting Cell Contents - Skill Set 4.5.2
Alignment and Borders - Skill Set 4.5.3
Charts and Graphs - Skill Set 4.6.1
Page Setup - Skill Set 4.7.1
Checking Spreadsheet Text and Calculations - Skill Set 4.7.2
Printing and Print Preview - Skill Set 4.7.3
(282 pages)
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ECDL v4 Module 5 - Databases
Starting with Access - Skill Set 5.1.1
Understanding Databases - Skill Set 5.1.1
Design of Database Objects - Skill Set 5.1.1
Opening and Closing a Database - Skill Set 5.1.2
Creating a New Blank Database - Skill Set 5.1.2
Saving a Database - Skill Set 5.1.2
Help and the Office Assistant - Skill Set 5.1.2
Working with Windows and Views - Skill Set 5.1.3
Menus and Toolbars - Skill Set 5.1.3
Creating a New Table - Skill Sets 5.2.1 and 5.2.2
Adding Records - Skill Sets 5.2.1 and 5.3.1
Deleting Records - Skill Sets 5.2.1 and 5.3.1
Editing and Saving Records - Skill Sets 5.2.1 and 5.3.1
Navigating a Table - Skill Set 5.2.1
Specifying Field Properties - Skill Sets 5.2.1 and 5.2.2
Field Sizes - Skill Set 5.2.3
Data Validation - Skill Set 5.2.3
Customising Tables - Skill Set 5.2.3
Working with Columns - Skill Set 5.2.3
Introducing Relationships - Skill Set 5.2.4
Creating and Working with Relationships - Skill Set 5.2.4
Creating a One to One Relationship - Skill Set 5.2.4
Creating a Many to Many Relationship - Skill Set 5.2.4
Introduction to Forms - Skill Set 5.3.1
Creating a Form Using AutoForm - Skill Set 5.3.1
Creating a Form Using the Form Wizard - Skill Set 5.3.1
Creating a Form in Design View - Skill Set 5.3.1
Navigating a Form - Skill Set 5.3.1
Copying and Deleting a Form - Skill Set 5.3.1
Displaying and Resizing Form Sections - Skill Set 5.3.1
Creating and Deleting Controls - Skill Set 5.3.1
Find - Skill Set 5.4.1
Filtering Records - Skill Set 5.4.1
Introduction to Queries - Skill Set 5.4.2
Creating Select Queries - Skill Set 5.4.2
Working with the Design Grid - Skill Set 5.4.2
Using Criteria in Queries - Skill Set 5.4.2
More Work with Criteria - Skill Set 5.4.2
Multitable Select Queries - Skill Set 5.4.2
Sorting Records - Skill Set 5.4.3
Introduction to Reports - Skill Set 5.5.1
Creating a Report using AutoReport - Skill Set 5.5.1
Creating a Report using the Report Wizard - Skill Set 5.5.1
Report Design - Skill Set 5.5.1
Using Expressions and Totals in Reports - Skill Set 5.5.1
Preparing to Print - Skill Set 5.6.1
Printing Database Objects - Skill Set 5.6.2
(462 pages)
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ECDL v4 Module 6 - Presentations
Starting with PowerPoint - Skill Set 6.1.1
Opening and Closing Presentations - Skill Set 6.1.1
Creating a New Blank Presentation - Skill Set 6.1.1
Saving Presentations - Skill Set 6.1.1
Multiple Presentations - Skill Set 6.1.1
Help and the Office Assistant - Skill Set 6.1.1
Changing the Slide Layout - Skill Set 6.1.2
Views and Zooming - Skill Set 6.1.2
Menus and Toolbars - Skill Set 6.1.2
Modify Basic Settings - Skill Set 6.1.2
Navigating Presentations - Skill Set 6.2.1
Colour Schemes - Skill Set 6.2.2
Slide Background - Skill Set 6.2.2
Design Templates and Masters - Skill Set 6.2.3
Applying Design Templates - Skill Set 6.2.3
Adding Graphics to Masters - Skill Set 6.2.4
Applying Header and Footer Text - Skill Set 6.2.4
Numbering Slides and Handouts - Skill Set 6.2.4
Inserting the Date and Time - Skill Set 6.2.4
Basic Skills for Editing Presentations - Skill Set 6.3.1
Selecting Text - Skill Set 6.3.1
Typing and Editing Text - Skill Set 6.3.1
Symbols and Characters - Skill Set 6.3.1
Font and Font Size - Skill Set 6.3.1
Bold, Italic, Underline and Shadow - Skill Set 6.3.1
Change Case - Skill Set 6.3.1
Font Colour - Skill Set 6.3.1
Paragraph Alignment - Skill Set 6.3.1
Line Spacing in Bulleted and Numbered Points - Skill Set 6.3.1
Bullets and Numbering - Skill Set 6.3.1
Undo, Redo and Repeat - Skill Set 6.3.1
Inserting a Picture File - Skill Set 6.3.2
Copying and Moving Text - Skill Set 6.3.3
Using the Office Clipboard - Skill Set 6.3.3
Using the Paste Special Option - Skill Set 6.3.3
Copying and Moving Pictures - Skill Set 6.3.3
Using Microsoft Graph - Skill Set 6.4.1
Inserting a Microsoft Excel Chart - Skill Set 6.4.1
Organisation Charts - Skill Set 6.4.2
Drawing Shapes - Skill Set 6.4.3
Working with AutoShapes - Skill Set 6.4.3
Creating Text Boxes - Skill Set 6.4.3
Formatting Text Boxes - Skill Set 6.4.3
Copying and Moving Charts - Skill Set 6.4.4
Copying and Moving AutoShapes - Skill Set 6.4.4
Preset Animation and Custom Animation Effects - Skill Set 6.5.1
Setting Slide Transitions - Skill Set 6.5.2
Changing Orientation and Slide Size - Skill Set 6.6.1
Adding Notes to Slides - Skill Set 6.6.1
The Spelling Checker - Skill Set 6.6.1
Changing the Order of Slides - Skill Set 6.6.1
Moving and Copying Slides - Skill Set 6.6.1
Inserting and Deleting Slides - Skill Set 6.6.1
Printing and Audience Handouts - Skill Set 6.6.2
Using the Pen in a Slide Show - Skill Set 6.6.3
Hidden Slides - Skill Set 6.6.3
Appendix A ~ Automatically displaying the Startup and New Slide dialog boxes
(482 pages)
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ECDL v4 Module 7 - Information & Communication
Internet Concepts and Terms - Skill Set 7.1.1
Internet Security Considerations - Skill Set 7.1.2
First Steps with the web Browser - Skill Set 7.1.3
Adjusting web Browser Settings - Skill Set 7.1.4
Accessing web Pages - Skill Set 7.2.1
Using Bookmarks - Skill Set 7.2.2
Organising Bookmarks - Skill Set 7.2.3
Using a Search Engine - Skill Set 7.3.1
Preparing to Print web Pages - Skill Set 7.3.2
Printing web Pages - Skill Set 7.3.3
E-mail Concepts and Terms - Skill Set 7.4.1
E-mail Security Considerations - Skill Set 7.4.2
First Steps with E mail - Skill Set 7.4.3
Adjusting E mail Browser Settings - Skill Set 7.4.4
Sending a Message - Skill Set 7.5.3
Reading a Message - Skill Set 7.5.1
Replying to a Message - Skill Set 7.5.2
Duplicate, Move, Delete - Skill Set 7.5.4
Mail Management Techniques - Skill Set 7.6.1
Using Address Books - Skill Set 7.6.2
Organising Messages - Skill Set 7.6.3
Preparing to Print Messages - Skill Set 7.6.4
Clearing Up Outlook Express - Skill Set 7.6.4
(152 pages)
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For further information - email the course tutor Jacky or telephone 0116 232 5166. 

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