KiwiSkills

Activ ICDL Training - Office 2007

The ICDL Qualification (ECDL throughout Europe) is recognised as the certification standard for Computer and Information Technology User skills.

ICDL offers an invaluable and transferable qualification for those looking to improve their computing skills, individuals seeking employment, or advancement in posts where office IT skills are required.

The ICDL Syllabus is designed to cover the key concepts of computing, as well as the practical office PC applications and their use in both the workplace and the wider social environment. It is broken down into modules, eight of which are available in New Zealand (see below). A test for any seven modules must be passed before the ICDL Certificate is awarded.

The full list of ICDL Modules:                                          

• Module 1 - Concepts of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
• Module 2 - Using the Computer and Managing Files
• Module 3 - Word Processing
• Module 4 - Spreadsheets
• Module 5 - Using Databases
• Module 6 - Presentation
• Module 7 - Web Browsing and Communication
• Module 12 - IT Security

This training is based on ICDL Syllabus 4 and utilising Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows 7, and Office 2007, however the fundamental principles apply across-the-board.

Activ Training

With Activ, ICDL training is provided online at your pace with videos in an interactive learning environment.

Learning is fun and easy, and the application will guide you through the process.

Once you have completed the courseware you will need complete ICDL testing, at an additional cost, in order to receive certification. Testing providers can be found http://www.kiwiskills.co.nz/providers.