ECDL Module 1 - Concepts of Information Technology (IT)

Introduction

Every successful business needs its staff to be competent and confident with computers. Employees are likely to get on better at work if they understand IT and how computers can help them in their job.

The ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) is one of the most widely recognised computing qualifications. It’s made up of seven separate sections, which together lead to the ECDL qualification, a certificate recognised by both public and private sector organisations.

This first course is an ideal introduction to IT and gives employees the skills to sit for the first part of the ECDL qualification. It will build the confidence of your staff by taking them through the basics of computing and the role IT plays in business. They’ll gain the knowledge and understanding to go on and develop IT skills in areas specific to their job role.

Who is the course for?

Concepts of IT takes a clear, straightforward approach. It’s ideal for beginners and those who feel unsure about how to use IT, or what it can do for them.

Those interested in working towards the ECDL qualification can buy all seven courses in a single ECDL bundle. This works out nearly £60 cheaper than buying each course separately. The required assessments for the qualification must however be purchased separately from an approved ECDL test centre. To pass the ECDL qualification, tests must be passed for all seven modules.

What will you get from this course?

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

• understand how a basic computer system works
• distinguish between hardware and software
• explain what a software application is
• identify what the internet is
• describe basic data security and privacy procedures
• appreciate some of the environmental, health and safety issues in IT
• indicate why IT is important in modern society and business.

Course features

You can start your online course straight away and access it at any time, providing you have access to a computer with an internet connection. The course will be available for up to six months from the date first accessed.

This course aims to ease you into the world of IT with clear, easy-to-follow explanations and a helpful glossary of the key terms you’ll need.

A diagnostic test at the beginning of each chapter will highlight areas where this course will help to improve your knowledge.

Throughout the course, real-life scenarios, examples and interactive activities make learning relevant and enjoyable. Each module includes exercises to help consolidate your learning and check that you’re ready to move on.

Course modules

1.         Looking at a Basic Computer System
2.         The Internet and You
3.         How Computers ‘Think’ and ‘Remember’
4.         Moving Data Between Computers
5.         How Computers ‘Talk’ to Each Other
6.         Computers in Business
7.         Protecting Business Data 
8.         Software Development and Copyright
9.         IT and Society

Does the course lead to a formal qualification?

This course, in conjunction with the six other courses featured in the ECDL Skills Suite, can be used to work towards the ECDL qualification. The required assessments for the qualification must be purchased separately from an approved ECDL test centre.

This course covers the material required for syllabus 4.5.

Other courses you might be interested in

ECDL 2 - Using Your Computer, ECDL 3 - Word Processing, ECDL 4 - Spreadsheets, ECDL 5 - Databases, ECDL 6 - Presentations, ECDL 7 - Electronic Communication, Keyboard and Typing Skills, IT Applications

Course code

104080BT009

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