MIM International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)
Boot Camp

Computer Skills For Life, Digital Literacy For All

Although computers and the Internet are now a part of everyday life, there are still many people who have never switched on a computer and are only vaguely aware of the Internet and its uses. Many of these people would like to know more about computers and the Internet but may feel that it’s too late for them to learn. If that sounds like you or someone you know, ICDL could be the answer.

Objectives

Upon completion of this programme, you will be able to:

Acquire essential IT knowledge/skills
Have confidence in using a computer
Have an opportunitiy to work towards an internationally-recognised qualification
Improve your job prospect and job mobility
Gain a platform from which to move on to higher-level IT education

Who Should Attend

MIM ICDL Boot Camp programme is for anyone who needs to demonstrate to an international standard that they are fully competent in the use of a personal computer and common computer applications and that they know the essential concepts of Information Technology

Learning Outcome

At the end of this programme, you will have gained the following knowledge and learning:

· Be able to participate fully in the Information society

· Gain a certification that is recognised around the world

· Open doorway to new opportunities

Programme Outline

Day 1

Concepts of Information Technology (IT)

This module requires you to have an understanding of some of the main concepts of IT at a general level. You are required to understand the make-up of a personal computer in terms of hardware and software and to understand some of the concepts of Information Technology (IT) such as data storage and memory.

You will be able to:

· Understand how information networks are used within computing and be aware of the uses of computer-based software applications in everyday life.

· Appreciate health and safety issues as well as some environmental factors involved in using computers.

· Be aware of some of the important security and legal issues associated with using computers

Day 2

Using the Computer and Managing Files

This module requires you to demonstrate knowledge and competence in using the common functions of a personal computer and its operating system.

You will be able to:

· Adjust main settings, use the built-in help features and deal with a non-responding application.

· Operate effectively within the desktop environment and work with desktop icons and windows.

· Manage and organise files and directories/folders, and know how to duplicate, move and delete files and directories/folders, and compress and extract files.

· Understand what a computer virus is and be able to use virus-scanning software.

· Demonstrate the ability to use simple editing tools and print management facilities available within the operating system.

Day 3

Information and Communication

This module is divided into two sections:

Information – requires you to understand some of the concepts and terms associated with using the Internet, and to appreciate some of the security considerations.

You will be able to:

· Accomplish common Web search tasks using a Web browsing application and available search engine tools.

· Bookmark Web sites, and print Web pages and search outputs.

· Navigate within and complete Web-based forms.

Communication – requires you to understand some of the concepts of electronic mail (e-mail), together with having an appreciation of some of the security considerations associated with using e-mail.

You will be able to:

· Demonstrate the ability to use e-mail software to send and receive messages, and to attach files to mail messages.

· Organise and manage message folders/directories within e-mail software.

Administrative Details

Fees:

MIM Member: RM780

Non-Member: RM900

Duration:

3 days

Time:

9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Venue:

MIM Management House

Kuala Lumpur

PSMB Scheme:

CPD Hours: