Total Time: 4 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course is approved by the British Computer Society to help candidates prepare for the BCS Level 2 Certificate for IT Users. It provides an overview of using IT in the workplace. While the procedures in the course are presented using Microsoft Office applications on a Windows XP platform, they can be applied to any similar desktop computing system. This course will prepare learners to work with data and computers in a safe, efficient, and legal manner. (Applicable only in the United Kingdom.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Understand legal issues for data and computer use.
Explain workstation ergonomics.
Identify best practices for data security, backup, and recovery.
Organize and manipulate folders and files on a computer.
Share data between applications and across platforms.
Prepare information for presentation and to a global audience.

Topics: 
Legal issues
Health and safety
Working with files and folders
Working with applications
Working with data
Globalization
Presenting information

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.