Vocational – ECDL Top Up

Description: This course is for anyone who wants to certify their computer skills according to a pan-European industry standard. Large multinationals have already adopted the licence, setting it as the performance benchmark they expect from their employees. Having it opens the door to career opportunities, prepares you for full participation in the Information Society and power-steers you into the technological future.

The syllabus covers the following 7 areas:

- Basic concepts of information technology;
- Using the computer and managing files;
- Word processing;
- Spreadsheets;
- Databases;
- Presentation;
- Information and Communication.

Each of the above modules is assessed via a test. Training can take place in the college or the workplace, but assessments must be taken in the controlled environment of the college.

The student must purchase an ECDL Log Book from the college or directly from the British Computer Society. On passing a test, the Log Book is sent to the British Computer Society for processing and candidates are issued with a Computer Driving Licence which is recognised internationally.

Entry Requirements: Learners must have their PC Passport as this course is aimed at individuals who have previously started the course but have modules to complete.Student must be over the age of 16.

Attendance:
Day Tuesday
Time 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Duration 29 August 2011

Start Date Runs continuously throughout the year, contact the Information Centre on 0141 630 5000 or email infocentre@north-gla.ac.uk

Cost: £143 - ILA 200 funding available

Are you ready to enrol for this course?

Simply download the enrolment form, complete and return the form to Infocentre@north-gla.ac.uk.  Please ensure you complete the section Source of Funding.download

What happens next?

Once you have returned the completed enrolment form you can contact our Finance Department to make payment for the course – your place on the course can only be secured once we have received payment. 
Contact our Finance Office on 0141 630 5022/5023 or email finance@north-gla.ac.uk to arrange payment.

If you using an ILA 200 to fund your course the funding must be in place beforila_logoe the start date of the course. To apply for an ILA – Telephone 0808 100 1090 or logon to http://www.ilascotland.org.uk/ILA+Homepage.htm .  It can take up to 4 weeks for an application to ILA Scotland to be processed so don’t wait to apply.