The ICDL Curriculum is split over 3 terms/semesters, and is structured as follows:
TERM/SEMESTER 1 - Concepts, Word Processing and Presentation Skills
TERM/SEMESTER 2 - Information & Communication, Using the Computer & Managing Files
TERM/SEMESTER 3 - Spreadsheets & Database
| TERM/SEMESTER 1 |
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| Concepts of Information Technology (IT) Basic concepts Hardware Software IT networks The use of PCs for daily tasks Safety, health and environmental issues Data protection Copyright and legal provisions |
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| Word processing Basic concepts Main tasks Formatting Tables and charts Serial printing Preparation of documents for printing |
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| Presentation tools General concepts Creation of presentations Texts and imagesCharts and objects Special effects
Preparation of presentations for printing |
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| TERM/SEMESTER 2 |
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Information and Communication
Internet Web surfing Web searches E-mail E-mail messages Management of messages |
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| Using the Computer and Managing Files The PC environment Desktop File management Viruses Print management |
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| TERM/SEMESTER 3 |
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| Spreadsheets Basic concepts Cells Worksheets Formulas and functionsFormatting Charts Preparation of the sheets for printing |
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| Database Database usage Tables Masks Queries Reports Preparation of databases for printing |
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