International Computer Driving Licence: Information and Communications
Product Code: ICDL07 Time: 5 Hour(s) CEUs: Available

Summary:

This course shows users how to open a Web browsing application, search for information on the Web, and use electronic mail to send and receive messages. This course describes how to meet International Computer Driving Licence objectives using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 and Outlook 2000 on a personal computer that uses a Windows operating system. The ICDL test can be taken with any browser application and electronic mail application, and although this course demonstrates specific applications, the tasks it teaches can be applied to other similar applications as well.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Open and close a Web browsing application
  • Display a Web page
  • Search the Web for information and navigate among pages
  • Open and close an electronic mail application
  • Create and send a message
  • Use an address book
  • Use a distribution list
  • Receive and save a message
  • Reply to or forward a message

Outline:

  • Getting Started Browsing the Web
  • Searching the Web
  • Getting Started Using Electronic Mail
  • Creating Messages
  • Using Message Features
  • Receiving Messages

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 ProcessingInternational Computer Driving Licence: SpreadsheetsInternational Computer Driving Licence: DatabaseInternational Computer Driving Licence: Presentations

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.

Copyright Information:

  • "International Computer Driving Licence" and ICDL and Stars device are registered trade marks of the International Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited in Ireland and other countries. LearnITOnline.com, Inc., is an independent entity from the International Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited, and not affiliated with the International Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited in any manner. This course may be used in assisting students to prepare for the International Computer Driving Licence Examination. Neither the International Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited nor LearnITOnline.com, Inc., warrants that the use of this course will ensure passing the relevant Examination.
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  • Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
  • All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations.

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