ECDL 4.5 Module 7 - Internet & Communication (Office 2007) (Win) (workbook)

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Module 7 is made up of two sections. In the first section, the candidate will learn about some of the concepts and terms associated with the Internet, especially those associated with security. The candidate will learn how to perform some common Web search tasks using a Web browsing application and available search engine tools. The candidate will learn how to bookmark sites, and to print Web pages and search outputs. The candidate will also learn how to navigate within a Web site and complete Web-based forms. In the second section, the candidate will learn about some of the concepts associated with e-mail and gain an appreciation of email and security. The candidate will learn how to use e-mail software to send and receive messages and to work with message attachments.

This courseis intended for people who wish to prepare for Module 7 - Information & Communication of the ECDL/ICDL Syllabus (Version 4.5). The course assumes no prior knowledge of using the Internet or an email program, such as Microsoft Outlook 2007. However, it would be beneficial to have a general understanding of personal computers and the Windows operating system as the candidate will be required to start applications, work with and copy files, and locate file folders.

• Create and test an internet connection
• Understand the history and jargon associated with the internet
• Use a range of basic techniques in Internet Explorer
• Effectively search the web for the information you want
• Create and work with favourites
• Create and work with RSS feeds
• Use a range of printing techniques
• Work with and save information from web pages
• Understand and implement security methods
• Start Outlook 2007 and navigate around the various features
• Better understand spamming, viruses, and the like and the benefits of email.
• Create and send e-mail messages
• Receive e-mails into your Inbox
• Competently work with file and item attachments within e-mail messages
• Format email messages and use special features to control how emails work
• Work with and manipulate text in e-mail messages
• Search for Outlook items that match your search criteria
• Set reminders on your messages using follow-up flags
• Use standard and custom views to control how information is displayed in your Outlook folders
• Organise and locate your email messages
• Monitor and manage your contacts within Outlook

Watsonia workbook tutorials. Files for the exercises are provided on CDs.

Windows operating system with Internet Explorer and Microsoft Outlook installed.

38 hours.