ECDL

Module 1

Any Square One course can be tailored to meet the particular requirements of your organisation.
We will be happy to use any of your examples for delegates to ensure that the course is as interesting and relevant as possible.

This course is aimed at those who have little or no experience of computer or Information Technology in general.
It is designed to provide a basic introduction to computers and some of the issues surrounding Information Technology.

Duration: ½ day or 1 evening

The subjects listed on the left are an outline. If there are any additional subjects you wish to cover, please feel free to call us prior to the course.

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What is Computer Hardware and Software?

Types of Memory
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Read-Only Memory (ROM)
Storage Devices
Basic Units of Data Storage
Computer Performance

Operating Systems and Application Software
Graphical User Interfaces
Office Systems
  - Word processors
  - Spreadsheets and Databases

The Role of Data Communications
What is a Network?
Telecommunications in Computing
Telecommunication Networks
The Internet
E-mail

The Benefits and Limitations of Computers

A Changing World
Health and Safety

Use and Care of Computer Equipment
Switching Off Your Computer
What to Do if the Computer Crashes
  - Resetting your computer
Stopping Computer Crashes
Power Cuts
Computer Breakdown
Backing Store Security
  - Passwords and Data Encryption
Protecting Files in Microsoft Word 97
Computer Viruses
  - Virus Protection (or Anti-Virus) Software
Copyright, Data Protection and Privacy