Geneva Information Technology Institute

Certification
ICDL

Why ICDL ?
• can handle the worldwide common applications,
• can use the computer efficiently,
• can keep step with further developments of the information technology without any difficulties
• and you have the required basics for further IT-education.

What are the benefits of ICDL Core?
• ICDL Core is built modularly: You are free to choose the order and the interval in which you take the exams. That way you can adopt the expertise which you really need at the moment.
• ICDL Core is internationally recognised: There are over 4 million IT-users which are on the way to the ICDL Core.
• ICDL Core is standardised: The examination questions are based on a uniform European standard which is specified in the ICDL Syllabus.
• ICDL Core is entirely independent from vendor, platforms, and education institutions. Accredited ICDL Test Centres offer the ICDL examinations and a part of them also the according training.

Syllabus ECDL

Content of the ICDL course

International Computer Driving Licence

Module 1 - Basic Introduction to Information Technology (IT)

• Hardware
• Software
• Networks
• IT in Daily Life
• Security
• IT and the Law

Module 3 - Word Processing

• Basics
• Entering and Editing Text
• Managing Documents
• Creating and Modifying Paragraphs
• Formatting Documents
• Inserting and Editing Graphic Elements
• Mail Merge

Module 5 - Access (Databases)

• Database Basics
• Getting Started
• Tables
• Relationships and indexes
• Queries
• Forms
• Sorting, filtering and searching
• Reports
• Printing objects
• Exporting data

Module 7 - Web Browsing and Communication

• The Internet
• Working with the Browser
• Working with Favorites
• Searching on the Internet
• Saving and Printing Information
• Security on the Internet
• E-Mail Basics
• Working with E-Mails
• Address books and contacts
• Managing Emails

Module 2 - Using the Computer and Managing Files

• First Steps
• Programs and documents
• Organize folders and files
• Control Panel

Module 4 - Excel (Spreadsheets)

• First Steps
• Work with Cells
• Work with workbooks
• Formatting of Tables
• Page Setup and Print
• Worksheets and Workbooks
• Work with Formulas and Functions
• Work with Charts and Images
Outputs

Module 6 - PowewPoint (Presentation)

• Basics
• Creating presentations
• File management
• Working with text
• Working with Shapes
• Working with objects
• Slide Master and Templates
• Slide transitions and animations
• Preparing and printing presentations