Desktop Applications – IT Training
ECDL Titles: Written to ECDL Syllabus 4 Exam Guidelines
MODULE 1 - CONCEPTS OF IT
Estimated study time: 3 hours
The ECDL 4 Concepts of Information Technology (IT) tutorial takes you step by step through Information
Technology as per Module 1 of the ECDL 4 Syllabus, covering the following topics:
• General IT Concepts
• Working with Computers
MODULE 2 - WINDOWS 2000
Estimated study time: 7 hours
The ECDL 4 Using the Computer and Managing Files tutorial takes you step by step through tasks in Microsoft
Windows 2000 as per Module 2 of the ECDL 4 Syllabus, covering the following topics:
• Computer Environment
• Desktop Features
• Text Editing
• Managing Files
• Backup and Virus Checking
• Print Management
MODULE 2 - WINDOWS XP
Estimated study time: 8 hours
The ECDL 4 Using the Computer and Managing Files tutorial takes you step by step through tasks in Microsoft
Windows XP as per Module 2 of the ECDL 4 Syllabus, covering the following topics:
• Computer Environment
• Desktop Features
• Text Editing
• Managing Files
• Backup and Virus Checking
• Print Management
MODULE 2 - WINDOWS VISTA
Estimated study time: 6 and a half hours
The ECDL 4 Using the Computer and Managing Files tutorial takes you step by step through tasks in Microsoft
Windows Vista as per Module 2 of the ECDL 4 Syllabus, covering the following topics:
• Computer Environment
• Desktop Features and Text Editing
• Managing Files
• Backup and Virus Checking
• Print Management
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Desktop Applications – IT Training
ECDL Titles: Written to ECDL Syllabus 4 Exam Guidelines
MODULE 3 - WORD 2003
Estimated study time: 8 hours
The ECDL 4 Word Processing tutorial takes you through tasks in Microsoft Word 2003 as per Module 3 of the
ECDL 4 Syllabus, covering the following topics:
• Introducing Word 2003
• Creating, Opening and Saving
• Selecting, Moving and Copying
• Formatting Features
• Tabs and Tables
• Proofing, Printing and Searching
• Objects and Mail Merge
MODULE 3 - WORD XP
Estimated study time: 9 hours
The ECDL 4 Word Processing tutorial takes you through tasks in Microsoft Word XP as per Module 3 of the
ECDL 4 Syllabus, covering the following topics:
• Introducing Word XP
• Creating, Opening and Saving
• Selecting, Moving and Copying
• Formatting Features
• Tabs and Tables
• Proofing, Printing and Searching
• Objects and Mail Merge
MODULE 3 - WORD 2000
Estimated study time: 8 hours
The ECDL 4 Word Processing tutorial takes you through tasks in Microsoft Word 2000 as per Module 3 of the
ECDL 4 Syllabus, covering the following topics:
• Introducing Word 2000
• Creating, Opening and Saving
• Selecting, Moving and Copying
• Formatting Features
• Tabs and Tables
• Proofing, Printing and Searching
• Objects and Mail Merge
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Desktop Applications – IT Training
ECDL Titles: Written to ECDL Syllabus 4 Exam Guidelines
MODULE 3 - WORD 2007
Estimated study time: 8 hours
The ECDL 4 Word Processing tutorial takes you through tasks in Microsoft Word 2007 as per Module 3 of the
ECDL 4 Syllabus, covering the following topics:
• Introducing Word 2007
• Creating, Opening and Saving
• Selecting, Moving and Copying
• Formatting Features
• Tabs and Tables
• Proofing, Printing and Searching
• Objects and Mail Merge
MODULE 4 - EXCEL 2003
Estimated study time: 9 hours
The ECDL 4 Spreadsheets tutorial takes you through tasks in Microsoft Excel 2003 as per Module 4 of the
ECDL 4 Syllabus, covering the following topics:
• Introducing Excel 2003
• Creating, Opening and Saving
• Working with Cells
• Formulas and Functions
• Formatting
• Charting
• Preparation and Printing
MODULE 4 - EXCEL XP
Estimated study time: 8 hours
The ECDL 4 Spreadsheets tutorial takes you through tasks in Microsoft Excel XP as per Module 4 of the ECDL 4
Syllabus, covering the following topics:
• Introducing Excel XP
• Creating, Opening and Saving
• Working with Cells
• Formulas and Functions
• Formatting
• Charting
• Preparation and Printing
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ECDL Titles: Written to ECDL Syllabus 4 Exam Guidelines
MODULE 4 - EXCEL 2000
Estimated study time: 8 hours
The ECDL 4 Spreadsheets tutorial takes you through tasks in Microsoft Excel 2000 as per Module 4 of the
ECDL 4 Syllabus, covering the following topics:
• Introducing Excel 2000
• Creating, Opening and Saving
• Working with Cells
• Formulas and Functions
• Formatting
• Charting
• Preparation and Printing
MODULE 4 - EXCEL 2007
Estimated study time: 8 hours
The ECDL 4 Spreadsheets tutorial takes you through tasks in Microsoft Excel 2007 as per Module 4 of the
ECDL 4 Syllabus, covering the following topics:
• Introducing Excel 2007
• Creating, Opening and Saving
• Working with Cells
• Formulas and Functions
• Formatting Worksheets
• Charting
• Preparation and Printing
MODULE 5 - ACCESS 2003
Estimated study time: 8 hours
The ECDL 4 Database tutorial takes you through tasks in Microsoft Access 2003 as per Module 5 of the
ECDL 4 Syllabus, covering the following topics:
• Introducing Access 2003
• Creating and Opening Databases
• Working with Tables
• Working with Forms
• Retrieving Information
• Reports
• Pages and Printing
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ECDL Titles: Written to ECDL Syllabus 4 Exam Guidelines
MODULE 5 - ACCESS XP
Estimated study time: 9 hours
The ECDL 4 Database tutorial takes you through tasks in Microsoft Access XP as per Module 5 of the
ECDL 4 Syllabus, covering the following topics:
• Introducing Access XP
• Creating and Opening Databases
• Working with Tables
• Working with Forms
• Retrieving Information
• Reports
• Pages and Printing
MODULE 5 - ACCESS 2000
Estimated study time: 8 hours
The ECDL 4 Database tutorial takes you through tasks in Microsoft Access 2000 as per Module 5 of the
ECDL 4 Syllabus, covering the following topics:
• Introducing Access 2000
• Creating and Opening Databases
• Working with Tables
• Working with Forms
• Retrieving Information
• Working with Reports
• Pages and Printing
MODULE 5 - ACCESS 2007
Estimated study time: 8 hours
The ECDL 4 Database tutorial takes you through tasks in Microsoft Access 2007 as per Module 5 of the
ECDL 4 Syllabus, covering the following topics:
• Introducing Access 2007
• Creating and Opening Databases
• Working with Tables
• Working with Forms
• Retrieving Information
• Reports and Printing
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ECDL Titles: Written to ECDL Syllabus 4 Exam Guidelines
MODULE 6 - POWERPOINT 2003
Estimated study time: 8 hours
The ECDL 4 Presentation tutorial takes you through tasks in Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 as per Module 6 of the
ECDL 4 Syllabus, covering the following topics:
• Introducing PowerPoint 2003
• Creating, Opening and Saving
• Moving, Copying and Formatting
• Working with Images
• Masters, Headers and Footers
• Charts and Objects
• Preparation and Printing
• Slide Shows
MODULE 6 - POWERPOINT XP
Estimated study time: 10 hours
The ECDL 4 Presentation tutorial takes you through tasks in Microsoft PowerPoint XP as per Module 6 of the
ECDL 4 Syllabus, covering the following topics:
• Introducing PowerPoint XP
• Creating, Opening and Saving
• Moving, Copying and Formatting
• Working with Images
• Masters, Headers and Footers
• Charts and Objects
• Preparation and Printing
• Slide Shows
MODULE 6 - POWERPOINT 2000
Estimated study time: 8 hours
The ECDL 4 Database tutorial takes you through tasks in Microsoft Access 2007 as per Module 5 of the
ECDL 4 Syllabus, covering the following topics:
• Introducing Access 2007
• Creating and Opening Databases
• Working with Tables
• Working with Forms
• Retrieving Information
• Reports and Printing
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Desktop Applications – IT Training
ECDL Titles: Written to ECDL Syllabus 4 Exam Guidelines
MODULE 6 - POWERPOINT 2007
Estimated study time: 9 and a half hours
The ECDL 4 Presentation tutorial takes you through tasks in Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 as per Module 6 of the
ECDL 4 Syllabus, covering the following topics:
• Introducing PowerPoint 2007
• Creating, Opening and Saving
• Moving, Copying and Formatting
• Working with Images
• Masters, Headers and Footers
• Charts and Objects
• Preparation and Printing
• Slide Shows
MODULE 7 – IE6
Estimated study time: 10 hours
The ECDL 4 Information and Communication tutorial takes you step by step through Internet Explorer 6 as per
Module 7 of the ECDL 4 Syllabus, covering the following topics:
• Introducing Internet Explorer 6
• Web Navigation
• Web Searching
• Newsgroups and Web Customisation
• e-Mail Basics
• Messaging
• Mail Management
MODULE 7 – IE7
Estimated study time: 8 hours
The ECDL 4 Database tutorial takes you through
tasks in Microsoft Access 2007 as per Module 5
of the ECDL 4 Syllabus, covering the
following topics:
• Introducing Access 2007
• Creating and Opening Databases
• Working with Tables
• Working with Forms
• Retrieving Information
• Reports and Printing