ICDL Series:
e-Citizen is a 32-hour
course that prepares participants for the e-Citizen end-user computer skills
certification programme from the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)
Foundation. The programme is designed to cater for those with a limited
knowledge of computers and the Internet but who wish to gain valuable everyday
computer and Internet skills.
The e-Citizen
programme develops candidates skills and knowledge in basic computer and
Internet use. The programme aims to make candidates aware of available online
information and service resources from a wide variety of areas.
Target Audience
All those
who wish to achieve the knowledge and skills to enable them to become part of
the worldwide e-community and have the confidence to participate as
e-Citizens. |
Prerequisites
Ability to
understand instructions in English. |
Modules
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30 Hours |
Rs. 3,550.00 |
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Rs. 975.00 |
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1) FOUNDATION SKILLS THE COMPUTER ·
The System Unit ·
The System (Mother) Board ·
The CPU ·
Memory (RAM) ·
The Keyboard ·
The Mouse ·
CD-ROM ·
DVD Drives ·
Floppy disk ·
Hard (Fixed) Disk ·
The Monitor ·
To turn on the computer ·
What is the Windows Desktop? ·
The 'Recycle Bin' Desktop icon |
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The “My Computer” Desktop icon ·
The “Internet Explorer” Desktop icon ·
The Start icon and Start Menu ·
The Windows 'Task Bar' ·
Maximise, Minimise, Restore and Close icons ·
To minimise a window ·
To maximise a window ·
To restore a maximised object to run in a window ·
What is the Close button used for? ·
To close a program using the Close button ·
To close a window using the keyboard |
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To restore a window from the Task Bar by single clicking on it ·
To move a Desktop window ·
To make a Desktop window taller or shorter ·
To make a Desktop window narrower or wider ·
To resize a Desktop window in two directions at once ·
Switching between program windows ·
Commonly used keys ·
Which mouse button? ·
"Select then manipulate" ·
Double clicking ·
"Drag and Drop" moving ·
"Drag and Drop" copying |
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Multiple selection techniques ·
The other (right) mouse button ·
To properly shutdown the computer ·
Shut Down Options ·
Using the Windows XP Tour ·
Help within the Start Menu ·
Searching for Help ·
Using the Help Index ·
Getting Help via the Internet. FILES AND FOLDERS ·
What are Drives, Folders and Files? ·
What is the 'Windows Explorer'? ·
To start the 'Windows Explorer' program ·
To change the View of the file listing for a particular folder ·
To change the View setting for all folders on the computer ·
To view files within a particular folder (such as the e-citizen
folder) ·
To view files or folders on a floppy disk ·
To view files or folders on a CD-ROM ·
To determine file types ·
Displaying file name extensions within the Windows Explorer ·
Some more examples of file name extensions ·
Audio and video files ·
Temporary files ·
Sorting files by type ·
To select an individual file or folder within the Windows Explorer |
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To select a continuous block of files ·
To select multiple files which are not in a continuous block ·
To copy files using the Windows Explorer ·
To move files using the Windows Explorer ·
To copy or move folders using the Windows Explorer ·
The floppy disk 'protection' tab ·
To copy a file to a floppy disk ·
To copy a file from a floppy disk ·
To move a file to a floppy disk ·
To move a file from a floppy disk ·
To copy a file from a CD-ROM disk ·
To delete a file or folder ·
To delete a file on another drive ·
To view the contents of the Recycle Bin ·
To restore a deleted file SIMPLE APPLICATIONS ·
Using Microsoft Word to create a new Word document. ·
Opening a document within Microsoft Word ·
Opening a previously used document within Word ·
The Windows list of recently opened documents ·
Opening a Microsoft Word document using the Windows Explorer ·
Entering text ·
What is the 'Insertion Point'? |
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Moving about within a document ·
Inserting a picture into a document ·
Changing Font Size ·
Changing text alignment ·
Changing margins ·
Using Print Preview ·
Saving a document file to your hard disk ·
Saving a document file to a floppy disk ·
Why save files in a different format? ·
Using RTF (Rich Text Format), formatted files ·
Saving a document in a web compatible format. ·
To change the page orientation ·
To print from an application ·
To close a document within an application ·
The difference between the 'Close' and 'Close Window' icons ·
To close an application (and all open documents within it) INTERNET BASICS ·
What is the Internet? ·
Why is the Internet Useful? ·
What is the difference between the World Wide Web (WWW) and the
Internet? ·
What you need to get 'online' ·
To open the Microsoft Internet Explorer (an Internet Browser) |
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What is a URL (Uniform Resource Locator)? ·
Web sites and URLs ·
To display a specific web page ·
What is a web browser? ·
The web browser window ·
The browser window buttons (icons) ·
Navigating between web pages ·
What is a Hyperlink? ·
How can I recognise hyperlinks? E-MAIL BASICS ·
What is e-mail? ·
Advantages of using e-mail ·
Disadvantages of using e-mail ·
The structure of an e-mail address ·
E-mail vs. Web addresses ·
What is an ISP (Internet Service Provider)? ·
What is an E-mail account? ·
How to setup an e-mail account ·
What is junk mail? ·
What are computer viruses? ·
What are popup adverts? ·
What is spyware? ·
To start Outlook using the Start menu ·
The Microsoft Outlook Screen ·
The Microsoft Outlook Standard Toolbar ·
To send a message using Outlook ·
To check for new messages ·
To read a message ·
To create a new message |
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To insert a file into a message ·
To open an attached file that has been sent to you ·
The dangers of opening attached files VIRUSES ·
To reply to the sender of a message ·
To reply to the sender and all recipients of a message ·
To forward a message ·
What is an address book? ·
To add an e-mail address to the address book ·
To edit an entry in your address book ·
Using the Address book to send an e-mail 2) INFORMATION SEARCH SEARCHING ·
What is a Search Engine? ·
Examples of Search Engines ·
What is a 'portal site'? ·
Search the web using many different Search Engines at once ·
Keyword searches ·
Different Search Engines give different results! ·
Paid for Search Engine positioning ('partner' sites) ·
Using a Search Engine's advanced options ·
Using the 'Home' button ·
Using a 'Site Map' |
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Searching pages on a particular web site ·
To copy and paste text from a web site to a document. ·
To copy the URL (web address) of a particular web page to a document ·
To save a web image to your hard disk ·
To copy a web image from a web page to a document ·
Why save a web page? ·
To save a web page to your hard disk ·
To print a web page ·
To print part of a web page ·
What is a favourite (bookmark)? ·
To add a web page to your favourites ·
To open a bookmark (favourite) PRECAUTIONS ·
Spam and how to avoid it ·
How do viruses infect PCs? ·
What is a firewall? ·
What are anti-virus programs? ·
Use caution when giving personal information over the Internet ·
Protect your data! ·
Chat rooms ·
Be careful when purchasing via the Web ·
Buyer Beware! ·
To find information about consumer rights ·
How do you know if a web site is legitimate? ·
What is a secure web site? |
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How to recognise a secure site. ·
Parental Controls within a web browser ·
To set parental controls within Internet Explorer ·
To disable parental controls within Internet Explorer ·
Other products to limit a child's access to the Internet INFORMATION. ·
To access on-line news ·
Alternative and Independent news sites ·
Getting information about local government services ·
Business Link ·
On-line banking ·
Leisure services ·
On-line shopping ·
Local entertainment, cultural events and coming events ·
Last Minute Deals ·
Stock availability and pricing ·
Comparing prices before you buy ·
Finding information about travel schedules and booking tickets ·
Finding information about hotel availability ·
LearnDirect ·
Finding information about training or educational courses ·
Searching online libraries for information ·
Using online job search sites ·
Getting information about employment rights ·
Getting information about pensions |
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Finding information relating to public health ·
Finding information relating to private health care ·
Finding information relating to alternative medicines ·
Finding information relating to drug certification ·
Finding information relating to health insurance ·
Get information about community groups, voluntary organisations or
special interest groups ·
Special interest and 'direct action' groups ·
Accessing discussion groups ·
Accessing message boards ·
Business related sites · Finding information relating to corporate companie |