Product Description

Offically approved course book

The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is an internationally recognised qualification for IT skills.

This book will be an indispensable guide for all students studying for the ECDL qualification, or simply wishing to become proficient in using a computer at home or at work. It contains seven modules, each directly referenced to the ECDL syllabus:

Module 1 - Concepts of Information Technology
Module 2 - Using the Computer and Managing Files
Module 3 - Word Processing
Module 4 - Spreadsheets
Module 5 - Database
Module 6 - Presentation
Module 7 - Information and Communication
Step-by-step instructions, jargon-free text and lots of screenshots make this book ideal for either class teaching or individual study.

Requires no previous knowledge
Uses Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2003 (can also be used with Office 2000 or 2002 (XP))
Practical approach and sample exercises to build confidence
Full colour
Endorsed by ECDL

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #62175 in Books
• Published on: 2004-01-15
• Binding: Paperback
• 512 pages

Synopsis
Offically approved course book The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is an internationally recognised qualification for IT skills. This book will be an indispensable guide for all students studying for the ECDL qualification, or simply wishing to become proficient in using a computer at home or at work. It contains seven modules, each directly referenced to the ECDL syllabus: Module 1 - Concepts of Information Technology; Module 2 - Using the Computer and Managing Files; Module 3 - Word Processing; Module 4 - Spreadsheets; Module 5 - Database; Module 6 - Presentation; Module 7 - Information and Communication Step-by-step instructions, jargon-free text and lots of screenshots make this book ideal for either class teaching or individual study. Requires no previous knowledge; Uses Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2003 (can also be used with Office 2000 or 2002 (XP)); Practical approach and sample exercises to build confidence; Full colour; Endorsed by ECDL.

About the Author
Oliver Heathcote has worked as a programmer and technical author and is now a full-time publisher.
Pat Heathcote has worked as a programmer and systems analyst, and has many years of experience in teaching Computing and Information Technology. She has served as an Assistant Examiner with NEAB and AEB and is on the Subject Committee for Computing. She is now a full-time author and publisher.
Flora Heathcote is the author of many of Payne-Gallway's successful IT books including Basic Access, Further Access, Access Right from the Start and Dreamwaver Right from the Start.
Rosemary Richards is the author of several very successful ICT textbooks. She has taught in both a college environment and as an independent trainer in organisations of all sizes, and now concentrates on writing and editing at Payne-Gallway Publishers. She also spends time verifying coursework and writing assessment and teacher support material for a major examining board.

Customer Reviews

Easy to use.
This is easy to understand and covers all you need to know. We loved the fact that it talks in plain english no jargon, but still giving you all the correct language to use. It also gives you all the documents etc you need, via the net, so you can practice. Wether your a novice or someone that knows their way round a pc this is for you.

Excellent learning aid
I teach ECDL at my local adult & community college, and recommend this book to my students. It is very clear to follow and gives good examples. I have spotted a couple of places where it misses something from the syllabus (e.g. custom animation in PowerPoint) but generally I find it comprehensive.