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ECDL EXTRA - LEVEL 2 - Intensive Course

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Study Times: 
Part Time
Level: 
Level 2 - GCSE level equivalent
Length of course: 
20 Weeks; Starting on 23rd Jan 2012, ending Jul 2012
Venue: 
Poplar Centre
Age Group: 
Over 19 - Adult

ECDL is the global standard in end-user computer skills, offering an internationally recognised certificate that is supported by governments, computer societies, international organisations and commercial corporations worldwide.
It is the world's largest end-user computer skills certification programme, with more than 6 million candidates in 146 countries.
Units for ECDL Extra:
Word Processing Unit
You will study how to use a word processor to create and format a textual document. It covers more advanced features of Word such as Mail Merge. THIS UNIT IS ASSESSED THROUGH A PRACTICAL TEST
Spreadsheets
This unit is designed to accredit basic competence in using spreadsheet software to enter, edit and present numerical data using formulae and basic formatting tools. You will be familiar with the concepts of absolute and relative cell references, charting etc.
THIS UNIT IS ASSESSED THROUGH A PRACTICAL TEST.
Presentations
This unit helps you to use presentation software to set up and format slides as well as to present and print files.
THIS UNIT IS ASSESSED THROUGH A PRACTICAL TEST.
Improving Productivity Using IT
This unit tests your ability to plan, evaluate and improve procedures involving the use of IT tools and systems in order to improve the productivity and efficiency of work activities.
THIS UNIT IS ASSESSED THROUGH A PRACTICAL TEST.

Days and Times: 
TBC
Who this course is for: 
ECDL is for you, if you already have experience of using Office applications and want to improve your skills as well as obtaining an internationally recognised qualification
Where this course might take me: 
On completion of each level, you can progress to a higher level course. See your tutor or an advice officer for more guidance