ECDL Courses

Microsoft Courses

Please note that each module is 5 weeks long (10 weeks for two together), not including exam weeks. Essential requirements for undertaking these modules are basic computer skills, and access to email and MS Office 2016 for home practice.

MS Word and Excel (2 modules)

Tuesday 7:00pm-9:00pm
Tutor: TBC
Please note that you save €10 by registering for both modules together

MS Word

Tuesday 7:00pm-9:00pm
Tutor: TBC

Work with documents and save them in different file formats, locally or in the cloud.
Use available help resources, shortcuts and the go to tool to enhance productivity.
Create and edit word processing documents that will be ready to share and distribute.
Apply different formats and styles to enhance documents and recognise good practice in choosing the appropriate formatting options.
Insert tables, pictures and drawn objects into documents.
Prepare documents for mail merge operations.
Adjust document page settings and check and correct spelling before printing.

Excel

Tuesday 7:00pm-9:00pm
Tutor: TBC

Work with spreadsheets and save them in different file formats, locally or in the cloud.
Use available help resources, shortcuts and the go to tool to enhance productivity.
Enter data into cells and 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 and recognize error values in formulas.
Format numbers and text content in a spreadsheet and use available autoformat/table styles.
Choose suitable charts, and create and format charts to communicate information meaningfully.
Adjust spreadsheet page settings and check and correct spreadsheet content before printing