ICDL Advanced

Gain a technical understanding of IT systems and Microsoft software through 5 in-depth modules with the ICDL Advanced training course.

What Is The ICDL?

ICDL (International Computer Driving License) is an internationally recognised qualification. The ICDL certification you get upon completing your test is accredited by BCS. ICDL is recognised globally by employers, as the benchmark in Digital & IT User skills.

The ICDL syllabus is designed and is suitable for beginner / novice computer users, meaning that anyone can take the course no matter your current skills or previous experience – making it a fantastic course for everyone.

The course is a complete study programme, designed to improve your computer skills and technical expertise to get you to a high standard in Computer literacy – ready for your future career.

Students gain an extensive and thorough understanding of in demand and popular software programmes, and a firm grasp on how PC’s work! Students will be awarded the Official BCS ICDL certification upon completion of the course.

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ICDL Advance Course Summary and Modules

Course Summary

Created and designed personally by Industry Experts, the ICDL (International Computer Driving License) courses were created to expand understanding and knowledge on how to use a computer and in-demand technology.

This is a globally accredited IT qualification – with over 14 million people engaged, in more than 100 countries!

ICDL qualifications are highly sought after and widely recognised by employers worldwide. By achieving this qualification, you are putting yourself a step ahead of everyone else, with your chances of finding employment being heightened.

Whether students come from an experienced background or not, they are able to build practical and functional computer skills and expand their knowledge! Students will be awarded with the ICDL BCS Official accreditation once they are successful and certified!

This course provides students with a broad range of career that they can go into, due to the variety of skills that it provides.

The ICDL course is ideal for anyone looking to start their career in the industry and offers a completely flexible working programme. No prior expertise or skills are needed – the ICDL course is designed for anyone to be able to complete, whether you are an intermediate computer user, or a total novice beginner!

Word Processing

Focuses on advanced features for creating professional documents, including advanced formatting, referencing, mail merge, and automation.

This topic covers:

Advanced text, paragraph, and table formatting
Using styles, footnotes, endnotes, and captions
Working with citations and bibliographies
Creating tables of contents, indexes, and cross-references
Enhancing productivity with fields, forms, and templates
Advanced mail merge and macro automation
Linking, embedding, and document security
Collaborative editing and document review

Spreadsheets

Covers advanced formulas, functions, charts, data analysis techniques, and security features for complex data manipulation.

This topic covers:

Complex formulas and functions
Conditional formatting and custom number formats
Data validation and auditing
Advanced charting and data visualization
Working with tables, sorting, and filtering data
Linking, embedding, importing, and exporting data
Using macros for automation
Collaboration tools and security features, including password protection

Presentations

Focuses on creating high-impact presentations by using advanced design features, slide masters, animations, and media.

This topic covers:

Designing and using templates, themes, and slide masters
Enhancing with drawing tools and advanced image formatting
Creating and styling charts and diagrams
Adding animation, transitions, and multimedia (audio, video)
Using linking and embedding for integrating content
Working with custom shows, presenter view, and slide show settings
Ensuring accessibility through features like alternative text
Applying security measures like password protection

Databases

This module focuses on advanced relational database skills, enabling candidates to manage, organize, and analyse large volumes of data effectively.
The syllabus includes the following topics:

Database concepts: An understanding of different database models and the database lifecycle.
Tables and relationships:
- Creating and modifying complex relationships, including one-to-one, one-to-many, and many-to-many joins.
- Enforcing referential integrity and using various join types.
Advanced queries:
- Designing and running queries to create, update, delete, and append data.
- Refining queries using wildcards, parameters, calculations, and crosstab queries.
Forms:
- Using controls (such as list boxes and combo boxes) and sub forms to enhance functionality.
- Adding arithmetic or logical expressions to unbound controls.
Reports:
- Creating reports that perform calculations.
- Using sub reports and enhancing report presentation.
Automation and integration:
- Writing simple macros to automate common database tasks.
- Importing and linking data from external sources like spreadsheets and text files.

Improving Productivity using IT

This module focuses on optimizing tasks and streamlining processes across different IT applications to increase overall productivity. Candidates learn how to use advanced features and integrate various software tools.

Key areas of study include:

Reviewing and evaluating IT tools: Assessing how different software applications can be used to streamline business processes.
Task planning: Developing an effective plan for using IT to complete a task efficiently, considering requirements and potential issues.
Advanced features: Using advanced functions and features in standard applications like word processing and spreadsheets to automate and expedite tasks.
Data integration: Linking and embedding data between applications (e.g., spreadsheets, databases, and word processors) to ensure consistency and speed up workflows.
Automation: Creating and running macros to automate repetitive tasks.
Performance improvement: Evaluating and implementing changes to improve IT performance.
Problem-solving: Implementing a testing strategy to ensure that all changes work as intended.

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You will be able to enjoy studying at a time that suits you, whilst also gaining valuable skills, boosting your CV, and all with a price match guarantee.

Gain essential IT skills

Learn how to use the most popular Microsoft Software, used by millions across the world at home and in the workplace.

Boost your CV

Prove to potential employers that you have the up to date skills necessary to perform IT tasks competently

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Get fully certified with the ICDL

Our official course and examination bundles will see you through picking up new skills all the way to becoming fully certified.

Examinations can be taken remotely.

ICDL Core Modules with 7 Official Examinations

Computer Essentials

This module sets out essential concepts and skills relating to the use of devices, file creation
and management, networks and data security.

Word Processing

The Word Processing Module covers how to accomplish everyday Word Processing tasks associated with formatting, creating, and finishing small-sized documents such as letters and enables candidates to use a Word Processing application.

Spreadsheets

The Spreadsheets Module covers how to understand and accomplish tasks using formatting, modifying, developing, and using spreadsheets as well as developing the knowledge to create and formulate graphs and charts. This enables students to be able to demonstrate their ability to understand the concept of spreadsheets and their ability to use a spreadsheet application.

Presentations

The Presentations Module covers how to modify and prepare presentations using various slide layouts for printed and display distribution, as well as other tasks such as creating, modifying, and formatting presentations and develop competence in using these presentation tools on a computer.

Databases

The Database Module covers how to retrieve and manipulate information from databases, by using sort and query tools. This also includes preparing outputs ready for distribution, modifying, and creating tables, queries, forms, and reports. It enables students to understand how to use a database application and understand the main concepts of databases.

Online Essentials

This module sets out essential concepts and skills relating to web browsing, effective
information search, online communication and e-mail.

IT Security

The IT Security Module covers Guidelines and Procedures, Data Security, Technology Security, and System Performance and enables students to demonstrate their competence and knowledge in these areas.

ICDL Essentials Modules with 3 Official Examinations

Computer Essentials

This module sets out essential concepts and skills relating to the use of devices, file creation
and management, networks and data security.

Online Essentials

This module sets out essential concepts and skills relating to web browsing, effective
information search, online communication and e-mail.

IT Security

The IT Security Module covers Guidelines and Procedures, Data Security, Technology Security, and System Performance and enables students to demonstrate their competence and knowledge in these areas.

ICDL Extra Modules with 4 Official Examinations

Word Processing

Spreadsheets

Presentations

Databases

ICDL Advanced Modules with 5 Official Examinations

Word Processing

Focuses on advanced features for creating professional documents, including advanced formatting, referencing, mail merge, and automation.

Spreadsheets

Covers advanced formulas, functions, charts, data analysis techniques, and security features for complex data manipulation.

Presentations

Focuses on creating high-impact presentations by using advanced design features, slide masters, animations, and media.

Databases

Teaches how to design and create relational databases, manage complex relationships, and use queries, forms, and reports effectively.

Improving Productivity using IT

Enhances the ability to use the other modules more efficiently by covering advanced automation features like macros and linking/embedding data across applications.