International Computer Driving License (ICDL)

Course Structure

Basic Concept of IT

• • The physical make-up of a PC and concepts such as data storage, memory and viruses.

Using Computer and Managing Files

• • The fundamental functions of a personal computer and its operating system (Windows XP)

Word Processing

• • Using the Application: (First steps with Word Processing, Adjust Settings)
  • Main Operation: (Insert Data, Select Data, Edit Data, Duplicate, Move, Delete , Search and Replace)
  • Formatting: (Text Formatting, Paragraph Formatting , Document Formatting)
  • Objects: (Tables, Pictures , Images, Charts)
  • Mail Merge: (Concepts and Practice)
  • Prepare Outputs

Spreadsheets

• • Using the Application
  • Cells: (Insert Data, Select Data, Rows and Columns, Edit Data, Duplicate , Move, Delete, Search and Replace, Sort Data)
  • Worksheets
  • Formulas and Functions: (Arithmetic Formulas, Cell Referencing, Working with Function)
  • Formatting: (Numbers/Dates, Contents, Alignment, Border, Effects,)
  • Charts/ Graphs
  • Prepare Outputs

Databases

• • Using the Application : (Data base Concepts, First Steps With Database, Adjust Settings)
  • Tables: (Main Operation, Define Keys, Table Designing/Layout, Table Relationships)
  • Forms
  • Retrieve Information: (Main Operation, Queries, Sort Records)
  • Reports
  • Prepare Outputs

Presentations

• • Using the Application
  • Developing a Presentation: (Presentation Views, Slides, Using Design Templates, Master Slides)
  • Text and Images: (Text Input, Formatting, Pictures, Images, Duplicate. Move, Delete)
  • Charts/Graph ,Drawn Objects: (Using Charts/Graphs, Organization Charts, Drawn Objects, Duplicate, Move, Delete)
  • Slide Show Effects: (Presets Animation, Transitions)
  • Prepare Outputs: (Preparation, Printing, Deliver a Presentation)

Information & Communication (Using Internet Explorer)

• The Internet: (Concepts/Times, Security Considerations, First Steps with Web Browser, Adjust Settings)
• Web Navigation: (Accessing Web Pages, Using Bookmarks, Organizing Bookmarks)
• Web Searching: (Using a Search Engine, Preparation, Printing)
• Electronic Mail: (Concepts / Terms , Security Considerations, First Steps with E-mail, Adjust Settings)
• Messaging: (Read a Message, Reply to a Message, Send a Message, Duplicate, Move, Delete)
• Mail Management: (Techniques, Using Address Books, Organizing Messages, Prepare to Print.