European Computer Driving Licence

Synopsis
European Computer Driving Licence: Using the Computer and Managing Files shows users how to start, shut down, and restart the computer; display system and desktop information and online help; work with icons and windows; organize files and folders; and edit and print data.

This course describes how to meet European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) objectives on a computer using a Windows operating system. The ECDL test can be taken with any application and although this course demonstrates a specific system/application, the tasks it teaches can be applied to other applications as well.

Audience
This course is for those who have never used a computer and those who have some computer experience but no formal qualification proving their knowledge or skills. It is also for those preparing to take the European Computer Driving Licence examination.

Time
4 hours

Product Code: EIDL02

After completing European Computer Driving Licence: Using the Computer and Managing Files, the user should be able to:

Start, shut down, and restart a personal computer

Display information about the operating system and the desktop

Format a diskette

Use application help

Move and use icons to start programs

Identify the parts of an application window

Manage folders and files

Edit and print data

Getting Started
Starting, shutting down, and restarting the computer

Displaying system and desktop information

Formatting a Diskette and Using Help
Formatting a diskette

Using application help

Understanding the Desktop Environment
Working with icons

Working with windows

Organizing Files
Using directories and folders

Managing folders and files

Finding Folders and Files
Searching by name

Searching by other attributes

Editing and Printing Data
Editing data

Printing data

This course has the following features:

Exercises that allow users to practice using their personal computers

A file containing the text of the exercises

Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to the real applications

A glossary

A Skill Assessment

Familiarity with basic Windows functions (windows, icons, menus, scroll bars, mouse)

European Computer Driving Licence: Understanding Information Technology (EIDL01)

European Computer Driving Licence: Word Processing (EIDL03)

European Computer Driving Licence: Creating and Using Spreadsheets (EIDL04)

European Computer Driving Licence: Creating and Using Databases (EIDL05)

European Computer Driving Licence: Building and Delivering Presentations (EIDL06)

European Computer Driving Licence: The World Wide Web and Electronic Mail (EIDL07)

"European Computer Driving Licence" and ECDL and Stars device are registered trade marks of the European Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited in Ireland and other countries. MindLeaders.com, Inc., is an independent entity from the European Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited, and not affiliated with the European Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited in any manner. This course may be used in assisting students to prepare for the European Computer Driving Licence Examination. Neither the European Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited nor MindLeaders.com, Inc., warrants that the use of this course will ensure passing the relevant Examination.

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