ECDL Courseware & ICDL Courseware Training Materials

ECDL /ICDL
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ECDL 5 / ICDL 5

ECDL / ICDL Module 1
Concepts of Information Technology (IT)

ECDL / ICDL Module 2
Using the Computer & Managing Computer Files

ECDL / ICDL Module 3
Word Processing

ECDL / ICDL Module 4
Spreadsheets

ECDL / ICDL Module 5
Databases

ECDL / ICDL Module 6
Presentations

ECDL / ICDL Module 7
Information & Communication

Advanced ECDL / ICDL
Syllabus 2

Advanced ECDL / ICDL AM3
Word Processing

Advanced ECDL / ICDL AM4
Spreadsheets

Advanced ECDL / ICDL AM5
Database

Advanced ECDL / ICDL AM6
Presentation

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ECDL / ICDL Module 1
Syllabus 5.0

Courseware Training Materials for IT Trainers

Concepts of Information Technology (IT)

HARDWARE

Hardware
What is a personal computer?
Apple computers
Laptop & palmtop computers
Features of handheld portable digital devices
Personal Digital Assistant (PDA)
Mobile phones (cell phones)
Media players
Smartphones
Parts of a computer
The CPU
Memory (RAM)
ROM-BIOS
Disks
The Hard (Fixed) Disk

INPUT/OUTPUT PORTS

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port
Serial Port
Parallel Port
Network Port
FireWire Port

COMPUTER PERFORMANCE

Factors affecting computer performance
CPU Clock speed
RAM size
Hard disk speed and storage
Hard disk space
De-fragmenting files
Multitasking considerations
CPU speeds

MEMORY AND STORAGE

What is computer memory?
RAM
ROM
ROM-BIOS
Video (graphics) memory
Measurement of storage capacity
Types of storage media
Internal hard disks
External hard disks
CDs
DVDs
Recordable CD & DVD drives
USB flash drives (memory sticks)
Memory cards
Network drives and on-line file storage
Floppy disks (diskettes)

INPUT DEVICES

Input devices.
Keyboard
Mouse
Scanners
Tracker balls
Touch pads
Joysticks
Web cams
Digital cameras
Microphones

OUTPUT DEVICES

Output devices
Traditional computer monitor
Flat screen computer screens
Projection devices
Speakers and headphones
Speech synthesizers
Printers
Different types of printer
Laser printers
Colour laser printers
Inkjet printers
Dot Matrix printers

INPUT AND OUTPUT DEVICES

SOFTWARE CONCEPTS

What is software?
What is an operating system?
Examples of software applications
Word processing applications
Spreadsheets applications
Database applications
Presentation applications
E-mailing applications
Web browsing applications
Photo editing applications
Computer games
Difference between the operating system and application programs
Accessibility options
Voice recognition software
Screen reader software
Screen magnifier software
On-screen keyboard

DATA TRANSFER

Downloading from & uploading to a network
Data transfer rate measurement
Broadband vs. dial-up Internet connection services
Internet connection options
Features of a broadband Internet connection

ICT IN EVERYDAY LIFE

ELECTRONIC WORLD

What does ‘Information and Communication Technology’ (ICT) mean?
Internet services for consumers
E-commerce
E-commerce
Advantages of e-commerce
Disadvantages of e-commerce
E-banking
E-government
E-learning
Uses of computer applications in education
Teleworking
Some of the advantages of tele-working
Some of the disadvantages of tele-working

COMMUNICATION

Electronic mail (e-mail)
Instant messaging (IM)
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds
Blogging (web logos)
Podcasts

VIRTUAL COMMUNITIES

Online (virtual) communities
Social networking websites
Internet forums (message boards / discussion boards)
Chat rooms
Online computer games
Publishing and sharing content online.
Sharing photos, video and audio clips.
Precautions when accessing online communities

HEALTH

What is ergonomics?
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
Lighting issues when using a computer
Screen and keyboard positioning
Seating issues when using a computer
Wellbeing when using a computer
Make sure that cables are safely secured
Make sure that power points are not overloaded

ENVIRONMENT

Computer recycling options
Computer energy saving options

SECURITY

IDENTITY/AUTHENTICATION

Computer logon user name (ID) and password.
Password policies

DATA SECURITY

Off-site backups
Why do you need to back up your computer?
Organising your computer for more efficient backups
Complete vs. incremental backups
What is a firewall?
Data theft issues

VIRUSES

Computer viruses
Computer virus infection issues
Protecting against computer virus infection
What to do if you discover a virus on your computer
The limitations of anti virus software

LEGAL ISSUES

COPYRIGHT

What is copyright?
Copyright Issues when copying files

SITE LICENSES

Checking software licence status
What is an ‘end-user license agreement’?
Examining the ‘end-user license agreement’ within Office 2007 software
Types of licence agreement
What is shareware?
What is freeware?
Open source software

DATA PROTECTION

Data Protection and Privacy Issues
Data Protection Legislation

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ECDL / ICDL Module 1 Syllabus 5.0