Course Layout
1 Day
Computer Environment
What are computers used for?
What is a Personal Computer?
Hardware vs. Software
Turning a computer on
What is a Network?
Hardware Components
Introduction to
PC
The Monitor
The CPU
Bits and Bytes
Storage Devices
Printers
Using a Mouse & Keyboard
Windows
What is Windows?
Desktop
Window Components
Manipulating Windows
The Start Button
Shut down the Computer
Explorer
Desktop
Desktop Icons
Personalise the Desktop
Gadgets
Word Processor
Launch a Word Processor
The Word Processor screen
Type & Edit Text
Open, Save and Close a Document
On completion of this “hands-on” course the candidate shall have an
understanding of some of the main concepts of IT at a general level. The
candidate is required to understand the make-up of a personal computer in terms
of hardware and software. The candidate shall also understand how to log into a
network. The candidate shall be able to demonstrate knowledge and competence
in using the basic functions of a personal computer and its operating system.
He or she shall be able to demonstrate the ability to use a word processing
application on a computer.
Course Layout
3 Days
Computer Environment
Operating System
Use a Mouse
Work with the Keyboard
Taskbar
Control Panel
Help
Windows Environment
MS Windows
ICDL Syllabus 4.0
-> Module 2
SAQA Unit Standards
117902, L1, 4 credits
117867, L1, 3 credits
Desktop Window
Manipulate a Window
Application Windows
Managing Files
Files and Directories/Folders
Windows Explorer & My Computer
Copy, Move and Delete Files and Folders
Recycle Bin
Format Removable Disks
Search for a File
Desktop Environment
Work with Icons
Shortcut Icons
Text Editing
Text Editing Application
Navigate in a Document
Print Management
Printer Setup
Print Outputs
Viruses
What is a Virus?
Handling Viruses
On completion of this “hands-on” course the candidate will be able to
demonstrate knowledge and competence in using the common functions of
a personal computer and its operating system. He or she shall be able to
operate effectively within the desktop environment and work with desktop
icons and windows. The candidate shall be able to manage and organise
files and directories/ folders, and know how to duplicate, move and delete
files and directories/ folders, and compress and extract files. The candidate
shall demonstrate ability to use simple editing tools and print management
facilities within the operating system.
Course Layout
2 Days
Using the Application
Open, Save and Close Documents
Page View Modes
Magnification Tool
Print a Document
Main Operations
MS Word Basic
Insert Data
Select Data
Edit Data
Move, Duplicate and Delete Data
Search and Replace Data
Formatting
SAQA Unit standards
117924, L2, 5 credits
116938, L1, 4 credits
Text Formatting
Paragraph Formatting
Styles
Insert
Pages
Clip Arts
Header & Footer
Symbols
Prepare Outputs
Page Setup
Tabs
Spell-Check a Document
Grammar Tool
Preview a Document
On completion of this “hands-on” course the candidate will be able to
demonstrate the ability to use a word processing application on a computer.
The candidate shall be able to accomplish everyday tasks associated with
creating, formatting and finishing small sized word processing documents
ready for distribution. He or she shall also be able to duplicate and move
text within and between documents. .
Course Layout
2 Days
Tables
Create Tables
Apply Cell Attributes
Moving/copy/resizing a Table
Merge & Split Cells
Table Properties
Sort Data in a Table
Performing maths in a Table
Graphics
MS Word
Intermediate
Insert Clip Art
Working with Objects
Adding Shapes
Inserting Picture Files
Columns
SAQA Unit standards
116942, L3, 3 credits
119078, L3, 5 credits
Create Columns
Add Column Headings
Add a Text box inside a Column
Mail Merge
Mail Merge Process
Mailing Labels
Working with Mail Merge Tools
On completion of this “hands-on” course the candidate will be able to
demonstrate the ability to use a word processing application on a computer.
The candidate shall demonstrate competence in using some of the features
associated with word processing applications such as creating standard
tables, columns, using pictures and images within a document, and using
mail merge tools.
Course Layout
2 Days
Sections
Sections
Paragraphs
Insert a Section Break
Headers and Footers
Review Documents
Comments
Track Changes
MS Word
Advanced
Styles
Creating Styles
Applying Styles
Update an Existing Style
SAQA Unit standards
258898, L3, 7 credits
258877, L4, 4 credits
References
Table of Contents
Footnotes/Endnotes
Bookmarks
Links
Outlines
Outline Options
On completion of this “hands-on” course the candidate will be able to
demonstrate the ability to edit a document with advanced functions. The
candidate shall be able to change the layout of the document, create a table of
contents add footnotes and endnotes. He or she shall also be able to create
and modify tables and work with images. The candidate shall also be able to
record a macro and prepare outputs.
Course Layout
2 Days
Using the Application
Open, Save and Close Documents
Adjust Settings
Basic Operations
Insert and Edit Data
Select Cells
Rows and Columns
Duplicate, Move and Delete
Search and Replace
MS Excel Basic
SAQA Unit standards:
116937, L2, 4 credits
Formulas and Functions
Generate Arithmetic Formulas
Built-In Functions
Formatting
Apply attributes
Fonts & Sizes
Colour
Alignment
Borders and Patterns
Prepare Outputs
Worksheet Setup
Preparation & Printing
On completion of this “hands-on” course the candidate will be able to
understand the concept of spreadsheets and will be able to demonstrate
the ability to use a spreadsheet application on a computer. The
candidate shall understand and be able to accomplish tasks associated
with developing, formatting, modifying and using a spreadsheet of
limited scope ready for distribution. He or she shall also be able to
generate and apply standard mathematical using standard formulas.
Course Layout
2 Days
Using the Application
Adjust Settings
Sort Data
Worksheets
Move Worksheets
Duplicate Worksheets
Insert and Delete Worksheets
Hide and Unhide Worksheets
Multiple Worksheets
MS Excel
Intermediate
SAQA Unit standards:
116940, L3, 6 credits
258879, L3, 3 credits
Formulas and Functions
Generate Arithmetic Formulas
Built-In Functions
Cell Referencing
Formatting with Dialog Box
Apply attributes
Fonts & Sizes
Colour
Alignment
Borders and Patterns
Conditional Formatting
What is Conditional Formatting?
Delete a Condition
Apply Conditional Formatting
Display of Spreadsheet Data
Splitting the Screen
Hiding Columns
Comments
On completion of this “hands-on” course the candidate will be able to
understand the concept of spreadsheets and will be able to demonstrate
the ability to use a spreadsheet application on a computer. The
candidate shall understand and be able to accomplish tasks associated
with developing, formatting, modifying and using a spreadsheet of
limited scope ready for distribution. He or she shall also be able to
generate and apply standard mathematical and logical formulas using
standard formulas and functions. The candidate shall demonstrate
competence in conditional formatting and display of data.
Course Layout
2 Days
Charts
Create a Chart
Move and copy Charts
Modify Charts
Chart Sheet
Objects
Working with Clip Art
Manipulate Objects
Auto Shapes
Import Files
MS Excel
Advanced
Data Handling
Querying/Filtering
Link Files
Consolidate Data
SAQA Unit standards:
116943, L4, 3 credits
258876, L4, 3 credits
Analysis
Pivot Table/Dynamic Crosstabs
On completion of this “hands-on” course the candidate will be able to operate
effectively at more than a basic level of competence and be able to edit and
enhance numeric, text and graphical data and to query and link data. The
candidate shall be able to carry out advanced formatting and presentation
operations on charts and graphs. The candidate shall be able to analyse data,
link and consolidate data. The candidate shall be able to record and run simple
macros.
Course Layout
2 Days
Using the Application
First Steps with Presentation Tools
Open and Close Existing Presentations
Run Slide Show
Adjust settings
Change Display Modes
Viewing Options
Print Options
MS PowerPoint
Basic
SAQA Unit standards:
116933, L1, 3 credits
117923, L2, 5 credits
Developing a Presentation
Create and Modify New Slides
Create and Modify a Presentation
Document Saving and Exchange
Work with the Outline
Rearrange Slides / Topics
Work with multiple presentations
Move, Duplicate and Delete Objects
Select Objects / Slides
Move / Duplicate Objects / Slides
Text Formatting
Format Text
Modify Text Boxes
On completion of this “hands-on” course the candidate will be able to
demonstrate competence in using presentation tools on a computer. The
candidate shall be able to accomplish tasks such as creating, formatting,
modifying and preparing presentations using different slide layouts for display
and move text within the presentation and between presentations.
Course Layout
2 Days
Graphs/Charts
Create a Graph
Create an Organisational Chart
Use charts/graphs to enhance presentation
Pictures, Objects and Images
Insert a Picture from an Image Library
Draw Objects
Import Images
Manipulate objects
MS PowerPoint
Intermediate
SAQA Unit standards:
258880, L3, 3 credits
116930, L3, 5 credits
Master Slides, Footers and Templates
Use a Master Slide
Custom Background
Using Design Templates
Slide Show Effects
Pre-set Animations
Transitions
Sounds
Customising and controlling a Slide Show
Deliver a Presentation
On completion of this “hands-on” course the candidate will be able to
demonstrate competence in using presentation tools on a computer. The
candidate shall be able to accomplish tasks such as creating, formatting,
modifying and preparing presentations using different slide layouts for display
and move text, pictures, images and charts within the presentation and
between presentations. The candidate shall demonstrate the ability to
accomplish common operations with images, charts and drawn objects and to
use various slide show effects.
Course Layout
2 Days
Using the Application
Database Concepts
Open a Database
First Steps with Databases
Open, Close Databases
Database Table
MS Access Basic
SAQA Unit Standards
116936, L3, 3 credits
Open, Close and Delete Tables
Add, Delete Records
Adjust Settings
Retrieve Information
Sort Data
Search Data
Create a Database & Table
Create Database File
Define Keys
Forms
Working with Forms
Reports
Working with Reports
On completion of this “hands-on” course the candidate will understand
some of the main concepts of databases and demonstrate the ability to use
a database on a computer. The candidate shall be able to open a database
and to retrieve and manipulate information from a database by using sort
and search tools available in the package.
Course Layout
2 Days
Create a Database / Table
Design, Create a Database File
Modify a Table
Forms
Create, Open and Delete Forms
Modify Form Layout
Change Attributes
Retrieve Information
MS Access
Intermediate
Filter a Record / Data
Create, Modify Queries
Compound Queries
Reports
SAQA Unit Standards
116936, L3, 3 credits
Create, Open and Delete Reports
Modify Report Layout
Outputs
Prepare to Print
Print Options
On completion of this “hands-on” course the candidate will understand
some of the main concepts of databases and demonstrate the ability to use
a database on a computer. The candidate shall be able to create and
modify tables, queries, forms and reports, and prepare outputs ready for
distribution. The candidate shall be able to relate tables and to retrieve
and manipulate information from a database by using query and sort tools
available in the package.
Course Layout
2 Days
Table Design
Convert Field Types
Change Field Size
Apply Custom Display Formats
Create a Lookup Field
Create an Input Mask
Assign a Caption
Query Design
MS Access
Advanced
Action Queries
Query Formulas
Create Calculated Fields
Use Functions in a Query
Crosstab Queries
Parameter Queries
Form Design
Customise a Form
Advanced Form Features
Controls
Report Design
Customize the Report
Add a Calculated Control
Create Running Summaries
Import Data
Import External Data
Import Spreadsheet Data
On completion of this “hands-on” course the candidate will understand some of
the advanced concepts of databases and demonstrate the ability to use a
database on a computer. The candidate shall be able to import data and
design tables, queries, forms and reports with advanced functions. The
candidate shall be able to create and run macros in forms and reports.
Course Layout
1 Day
Internet
Concept/terms
How the WEB works
Accessing the Internet
How Browsers work
Explorer Screen
Web Navigation
Internet Explorer
Access a Web Page
Revisit a Web Page
Backward & Forward function
Web Searching
SAQA Unit standards
116931, L2, 4 credits
115391, L4, 3 credits
Use Search Engines
Searching the Net
Save information
Printing an article
Bookmarks
Favourites
Organise Bookmarks
On completion of this “hands-on” course the candidate will be able to
understand some concepts and terms associated with using the Internet,
and to appreciate some of the security considerations. The candidate
shall be able to accomplish common Web search tasks using a Web
browser application and available search engine tools. He or she shall
be able to bookmark Web sites, and to print Web pages and search
reports. The candidate shall be able to navigate within and complete
Web-based forms.
Course Layout
1 Day
Electronic Mail
Concepts/Terms
Navigate with Outlook
Outlook Shortcuts
Messaging
MS Outlook
Basic
SAQA Unit standards
116935, L2, 2 credits
116945, L2, 2 credits
Send a Message
Read a Message
Reply to a Message
Forward a Message
Attachments
Mail Management
Techniques
Settings
Use Address Book
Message Management
Organise Messages
Calendar
Different views
Appointments
Events
Meetings
On completion of this “hands-on” course the candidate will understand some
of the concepts of electronic mail (e-mail), together with having an
appreciation of some of the security considerations associated with using email. The candidate shall also demonstrate the ability to use e-mail software
to send and receive messages, and to attach files to mail messages. The
candidate shall be able to organize and manage message folders/ directories
within e-mail software.
Course Layout
1 Day
E-mail Settings
Tracking mails
Automated reply
Address Books
Creating Contacts and lists
Using Contacts
MS Outlook
Intermediate
SAQA Unit standards
258897, L2, 2 credits
Rules
Create Rules
Create Advanced Rules
Calendar
Appointments
Events
Notes
Tasks
Meetings
On completion of this “hands-on” course the candidate will understand some
of the concepts of electronic mail (e-mail), together with having an
appreciation of some of the security considerations associated with using email. The candidate shall also demonstrate the ability to set up contact and
contact lists. The candidate shall be able to use the calendar by creating
appointments, .events and meetings.
Course Layout
5 Days
MS Word
MS Office Suite
Basic
SAQA Unit standards
116938, L1, 4 credits
116937, L2, 4 credits
116933, L1, 3 credits
Open, Save and Close Documents
Page View Modes
Insert & Edit Data
Move, Duplicate and Delete Data
Search and Replace Data
Text & Paragraph Formatting
Paragraph Formatting
Clip Arts
Spell-Check a Document
Grammar Tool
MS Excel
Open, Save and Close Documents
Insert & Edit Data
Move, Duplicate and Delete Data
Search and Replace Data
Formatting
Functions
Worksheet Setup
MS PowerPoint
Open, Save and Close Presentations
Run Slide Show
Display Modes
Create and Modify New Slides
Create and Modify Presentations
Move, Duplicate and Delete Slides
Text Formatting
On completion of this “hands-on” course the candidate will be able to
demonstrate the ability to use a word processing application on a computer.
The candidate shall be able to accomplish everyday tasks associated with
creating, formatting and finishing small sized word processing documents
ready for distribution. He or she shall also be able to duplicate and move
text within and between documents. .