Evening Courses

ECDL Beginners

This course offers students the opportunity to acquire an internationally recognised standard of competence in computer skills. The ECDL certificate is proof that the holder has the knowledge and skills needed to use the most common computer applications efficiently.

SUMMARY CONTENT This foundation course covers the following modules: • Basic concepts of IT • Using a Computer and Managing Files • Word Processing • Spreadsheets • Databases / Filing Systems • Presentation and Drawing • Information Network Services.

DURATION: 14 Weeks
FEE: €595 (INCLUDING EXAM FEES AND
PURCHASE OF SKILLS CARD)
TIMES: Monday 7.00p.m -9.30p.m.
ENROLMENT DATE: Monday 21st January 2008 7.00p.m.-9.00p.m.
COMMENCEMENT DATE: Monday 4th February 2008

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ECDL Expert (Advanced)

This course is an advanced form of the basic European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) course. ECDL Expert was developed in response to a growing need by candidates to demonstrate their competence in using a computer at a higher level. These are the total modules that make up ECDL Expert qualification. Students must have successfully passed the ECDLWord, Excel, Access and Powerpoint to sit the ECDL Expert exams.

Module 1: Word

• Adjust settings
• Advanced Editing Features
• Advanced Tables
• Templates and Forms
• Advanced Page Layout
• Dealing with Large Documents
• Macros
• Advanced Mail Merge
• Graphics
• File Handling

Module 2: EXCEL

• Adjust Settings
• File Handling
• Formatting a Worksheet
• Advanced Formula Construction
• Pivot Tables
• Sorting & Filtering
• Advanced Charts
• Groupwork
• Macros
• Maps

Module 3: ACCESS

• Table Design
• Fields, Columns, Relationships/Joins
• Query, Design, Types and Formulas
• Refining Queries
• Form Design
• Controls
• Subforms
• Calculations
• Report Design
• Presentation
• Macros
• Import, Export and Link Date

Module 4: PRESENTATION /POWERPOINT

• Design Considerations
• Slides-set-up, exporting, merging
• Pictures, Images, Drawn Objects - manipulation , effects, editing images
• Using Charts, Graphs and Flowcharts
• Multimedia-sound, video, animation
• Managing Presentations - Slide Show Control, Customised Shows
• Relation Information - Linking Macros

THIS COURSE MAY BE TAKEN ON A MODULAR BASIS. FOR EACH MODULE TAKEN AND PASSED A SEPARATE CERTIFICATE WILL BE ISSUED BY ICS SKILLS IRELAND. WHEN ALL FOUR MODULES ARE COMPLETED AND PASSED THE STUDENT CAN APPLY TO HAVE AN OVERALL CERTIFICATE ENTITLED EUROPEAN COMPUTER DRIVING LICENCE EXPERT ISSUED.

DURATION: 10 Weeks
FEE: €985 (EXAM FEES OF t40 PER MODULE ARE NOT INCLUDED)
TIMES: Monday and Wednesday 7.00p.m -9.30p.m.
ENROLMENT DATE: Monday 21st January 2008 7.00p.m.-9.00p.m.
COMMENCEMENT DATE: Monday 4th February 2008

Ennis Business College

Unit 8, Westgate Business Park, Kilrush, Ennis, Co. Clare

Telephone Number: 065 68 24168

Fax Number: 065 6824532

Email Address: info@ennisbusinesscollege.com