ECDL/ICDL 4 Module 1: Concepts of Information Technology (IT) - IT in Daily Life


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Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
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Overview/Description
To describe health and safety, legal, and security issues involved in using computers. Note: the exercise items included with this ECDL-approved training are not ECDL certification tests. See www.ecdl.com for further details.

Target Audience
End users wanting to become familiar with IT concepts; end users wanting to attain competency in the use of computers; end users wanting to attain an ECDL or ICDL certification or equivalent; staff of businesses and public bodies needing to attain certification in computer proficiency; university or other students needing to attain a basic IT qualification; staff of public bodies or organizations seeking to reskill themselves for the technology-based workplace; staff at universities, schools, or other training centers teaching computer literacy skills

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
2.0

Lesson Objectives

ECDL/ICDL 4 Module 1: Concepts of Information Technology (IT) - IT in Daily Life

  • identify how computers are used in organizations.
  • identify health and safety procedures for working with computers.
  • identify how to create an ergonomic working environment and minimize health problems associated with computer use.
  • identify how organizations ensure that their data is secure.
  • determine an effective approach to information security in a given scenario.
  • identify how copyright laws apply to software and recognize the importance of data protection.
  • Course Number:
    208426_eng