ICT
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 its too late for them to learn. If that sounds like you or someone you know, ICDL could be the answer. |
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Objectives Upon completion of this programme, you will be able to: ·
Acquire essential IT knowledge/skills ·
Have confidence in using a computer ·
Have an opportunity 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 |
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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.
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. |
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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 Dates: · 17-19 March 2010 · 16-18 June 2010 · 20-22 September 2010 · 8-10 December 2010 |
PSMB Scheme: ·
SBL SME Corp ·
80%
training grant (for eligible SMEs) (Early
bird and group discounts are not applicable for those who apply for
programmes under this training grant.) CPD Hours: ·
24
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