ICDL 125 – International Driving License Base

ICDL Base modules certify skills that are considered essential skills because they are crucial for anyone who uses a computer to possess. The course is divided into four different modules namely Computer Essentials, Online Essentials, Word Processing and Spreadsheet. It is expected at the end of these four modules that the students might acquire the basic knowledge of computing.
Name: International Driving License Base
Course Code: ICDL 125
Course Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Prerequisite(s): Introductory modules consist of digital citizen and digital citizen plus programmes. Both programmes are delivered in a workshop format under the guidance of a qualified trainer.
Credit(s): 4.0
Course ID: 00007
Room Number: GHR 003
Course Days: Mon - Fri
Component(s): 4 lecture/problem-solving.
Location: Map
Notes: When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su

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COMPUTER ESSENTIALS

This module sets out essential concepts and skills relating to the use of devices, file creation and management, networks, and data security.

ON COMPLETION OF THIS MODULE THE CANDIDATE WILL BE ABLE TO:

  • Understand key concepts relating to ICT, computers, devices and software.
  • Start up and shut down a computer.
  • Work effectively on the computer desktop using icons, windows.
  • Adjust the main operating system settings and use built-in help features.
  • Create a simple document and print an output.
  • Know about the main concepts of file management and be able to efficiently organise files and folders.
  • Understand key storage concepts and use utility software to compress and extract large files.
  • Understand network concepts and connection options and be able to connect to a network.
  • Understand the importance of protecting data and devices from malware, and the importance of backing up data.
  • Recognise considerations relating to green IT, accessibility, and user health.

  WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THIS MODULE?

  • Covers the key skills and main concepts relating to ICT,computers, devices, and software.
  • Certifies best practice in effective computer use.
  • Developed with input from computer users, subject matter experts, and practising computer professionals from all over the world. This process ensures the relevence and range of module content.

 SYLLABUS

The Syllabus sets out the specific knowledge and skills that make up this module, as informed by input from subject matter experts from a wide range of computer societies and organisations.

Download the Computer Essentials Module Syllabus [EN] (PDF)

Download the Computer Essentials Module Syllabus [FR] (PDF)

 

CATEGORY SKILL SET
Computers and Devices
  • ICT
  • Hardware
  • Software and Licensing
  • Start Up, Shut Down
Desktop, Icons, Settings
  • Desktops and Icons
  • Using Windows
  • Tools and Settings
Outputs
  • Working with Text
  • Printing
File Management
  • Introducing Files and Folders
  • Organising Files and Folders
  • Storage and Compression
Networks
  • Newtwork Concepts
  • Network Access
Security and Well-Being
  • Protecting Data and Devices
  • Malware
  • Health and Green IT

SAMPLE TESTS

ICDL Africa provides sample tests to enable potential candidates and employers to understand Computer Essentials in more depth and prepare for testing.

Download the Computer Essentials Sample Test – Windows 7 Office 2010 (.zip)

Download the Computer Essentials Sample Test – Windows 7 Office 2007 (.zip)

Please note: Answers are provided for the multiple choice questions of the sample papers, please refer to ICDL training materials for information on practical tasks.

Online Essentials

This module sets out essential concepts and skills relating to web browsing, effective information search, online communication and e-mail.

ON COMPLETION OF THIS MODULE THE CANDIDATE WILL BE ABLE TO:

  • Understand web browsing and online security concepts.
  • Use the web browser and manage browser settings, bookmarks, and web outputs.
  • Search effectively for online information and critically evaluate web content.
  • Understand key copyright and data protection issues.
  • Understand concepts of online communities, communications and email.
  • Send, receive e-mails and manage email settings.
  • Organise and search emails and use calendars.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THIS MODULE?

  • Covers the key skills needed to understand the main concepts relating to web browsing and online security.
  • Certifies best practice in effective online computer use.
  • Developed with input from computer users, subject matter experts, and practising computer professionals from all over the world. This process ensures the relevance and range of module content.

SYLLABUS

The Syllabus sets out the specific knowledge and skills that make up this module, as informed by input from subject matter experts from a wide range of computer societies and organisations.

Download the Online Essentials Module Syllabus [EN] (PDF)

Download the Online Essentials Module Syllabus [FR] (PDF)

ONLINE ESSENTIALS SYLLABUS OVERVIEW:

CATEGORY SKILL SET
Web Browsing Concepts
  • Key Concepts
  • Security and Safety
Web Browsing
  • Using the Web Browser
  • Tools and Settings
  • Bookmarks
  • Web Outputs
Web-Based Information
  • Search
  • Critical Evaluation
  • Copyright, Data Protection
Communication Concepts
  • Online Communities
  • Communication Tools
  • E-mail Concepts
Using E-mail
  • Sending E-mail
  • Receiving E-mail
  • Tools and Settings
  • Organising E-mails
  • Using Calendars
  • Introducing Files and Folders

SAMPLE TESTS

ICDL Africa provides sample tests to enable potential candidates and employers to understand Online Essentials in more depth and prepare for testing.

Download the Online Essentials Sample Test – Windows 7 Office 2010 (.zip)

Please note: Answers are provided for the multiple choice questions of the sample papers, please refer to ICDL training materials for information on practical tasks.

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Word Processing

This module allows candidates to demonstrate the ability to use a word processing application to accomplish everyday tasks associated with creating, formatting, and finishing small-sized word processing documents, such as letters and other everyday documents.

ON COMPLETION OF THIS MODULE THE CANDIDATE WILL BE ABLE TO:

  • Work with documents and save them in different file formats.
  • Choose built-in options, such as the Help function, to enhance productivity.
  • Create and edit small-sized word processing documents that will be ready to share and distribute.
  • Apply different formats to documents to enhance them before distribution; recognise good practice in choosing the appropriate formatting options.
  • Insert tables, images, and drawn objects into documents.
  • Prepare documents for mail merge operations.
  • Adjust document page settings.
  • Check and correct spelling before finally printing documents.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THIS MODULE?

  • Covers the key skills needed to use a word processing application.
  • Can be applied to a range of word processing software from vendor packages to ‘freeware’.
  • Certifies best practice in effective word processing software use.
  • Developed with input from computer users, subject matter experts, and practising computer professionals from all over the world. This process ensures the relevance and range of module content.

SYLLABUS

The Syllabus sets out the specific knowledge and skills that make up this module, as informed by input from subject matter experts from a wide range of computer societies and organisations.

Download the Word Processing Module Syllabus [EN] (PDF)

Download the Word Processing Module Syllabus [FR] (PDF)

WORD PROCESSING SYLLABUS OVERVIEW:

CATEGORY SKILL SET
Using the Application
  • Working with Documents
  • Enhancing Productivity
Document Creation
  • Enter Text
  • Select, Edit
Formatting
  • Text
  • Paragraphs
  • Styles
Objects
  • Table Creation
  • Table Formatting
  • Graphical Objects
Mail Merge
  • Preparation
  • Outputs
Prepare Outputs
  • Setup
  • Check & Print

SAMPLE TESTS

ICDL Africa provides sample tests to enable potential candidates and employers to understand Word Processing in more depth and prepare for testing.

Download the Word Processing Sample Test –  Office 2013 (.zip)

Download the Word Processing Sample Test – Office 2010 (.zip)

Please note: Answers are provided for the multiple choice questions of the sample papers, please refer to ICDL training materials for information on practical tasks.

Spreadsheets

This module allows candidates to understand the concept of spreadsheets and to demonstrate an ability to use a spreadsheet to produce accurate work outputs.

ON COMPLETION OF THIS MODULE THE CANDIDATE WILL BE ABLE TO:

  • Work with spreadsheets and save them in different file formats.
  • Choose built-in options, such as the Help function, within the application to enhance productivity.
  • Enter data into cells; use good practice in creating lists.
  • Select, sort and copy, move and delete data.
  • Edit rows and columns in a worksheet.
  • Copy, move, delete, and appropriately rename worksheets.
  • Create mathematical and logical formulas using standard spreadsheet functions; use good practice in formula creation; recognise error values in formulas.
  • Format numbers and text content in a spreadsheet.
  • Choose, create, and format charts to communicate information meaningfully.
  • Adjust spreadsheet page settings.
  • Check and correct spreadsheet content before finally printing spreadsheets.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THIS MODULE?

  • Covers the key skills needed to use spreadsheets.
  • Can be applied to a range of spreadsheets software from vendor packages to ‘freeware’.
  • Certifies best practice in effective spreadsheets software use.
  • Developed with input from computer users, subject matter experts, and practising computer professionals from all over the world. This process ensures the relevance and range of module content.

SYLLABUS

The Syllabus sets out the specific knowledge and skills that make up this module, as informed by input from subject matter experts from a wide range of computer societies and organisations.

Download the Spreadsheets Module Syllabus [EN] (PDF)

Download the Spreadsheets Module Syllabus [FR] (PDF)

SPREADSHEETS SYLLABUS OVERVIEW:

CATEGORY SKILL SET
Using the Application
  • Working with Spreadsheets
  • Enhancing Productivity
Cells
  • Insert, Select
  • Edit, Sort
  • Copy, Move, Delete
Managing Worksheets
  • Rows and Columns
  • Worksheets
Formulas and Functions
  • Arithmetic Formulas
  • Functions
Formatting
  • Numbers/Dates
  • Contents
  • Alignment, Border Effects
Charts
  • Create
  • Edit
Prepare Outputs
  • Setup
  • Check and Print

SAMPLE TESTS

ICDL Africa provides sample tests to enable potential candidates and employers to understand Spreadsheets in more depth and prepare for testing.

Download the Spreadsheets Sample Test – Office 2013 (.zip)

Download the Spreadsheets Sample Test – Office 2010 (.zip)

Please note: Answers are provided for the multiple choice questions of the sample papers, please refer to ICDL training materials for information on practical tasks.