International Computer Driving Licence: Spreadsheets
Product Code: ICDL04 Time: 9 Hour(s) CEUs: Available

Summary:

This course shows users how to work with a spreadsheet application to insert and manipulate data. It also shows users how to create formulas and functions, format and print a spreadsheet, import objects, and create and adjust charts. This course describes how to meet International Computer Driving Licence objectives using Microsoft Excel on a personal computer that uses a Windows operating system. The ICDL test can be taken with any spreadsheet application, and although the course demonstrates a specific application, the tasks it teaches can be applied to other applications as well.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Create and save a spreadsheet
  • Open, revise, and close a spreadsheet
  • Use application help
  • Change display settings
  • Insert, select, copy, move, and delete data
  • Undo and redo actions
  • Search and replace data
  • Sort data
  • Create and copy a formula
  • Use functions such as SUM, AVERAGE and IF
  • Format data
  • Preview and prepare a spreadsheet for printing
  • Import an object and text file into a spreadsheet
  • Create, adjust, move, and delete a chart

Outline:

  • Getting Started
  • Using Help and Display Settings
  • Adding and Moving Data
  • Manipulating Data
  • Using Formulas
  • Using Functions
  • Formatting a Spreadsheet
  • Printing a Spreadsheet
  • Using Advanced Features

Features:

  • Exercises that allow users to practice the application
  • A file containing the text of the exercises
  • Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to the application
  • A glossary
  • A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This course is for those who have never used a computer and those who have some computer experience but no formal qualification proving their knowledge or skills. It is also for those preparing to take the International Computer Driving Licence examination.

Prerequisites:

Familiarity with basic Windows functions (windows, icons, menus, scroll bars, mouse)International Computer Driving Licence: Understanding Information TechnologyInternational Computer Driving Licence: Using the Computer and Managing FilesInternational Computer Driving Licence: Word Processing

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.