2.  ECDL improves students’ understanding of computers and promotes efficient use of software.  The course opens up a variety of opportunities through the broad range of skills it provides.  The qualification is widely recognised by employers as proof of ability and competence when working with IT. ECDL is the most widely recognised IT qualification within UK industry. It is widely adopted across the majority of public and commercial organisations, from small and medium enterprises to large multinationals, making it a very valuable and relevant qualification for students to have on their CV when leaving school.

3. Improving productivity using IT The ITQ requires the inclusion of content that builds the student’s ability to work more effectively with IT. This unit looks at using tools to help save time and effort when producing word-processed documents, presentations and spreadsheets. Word processing This unit develops the student’s ability to create word processed documents, entering, editing and formatting text, using graphs, tables and pictures for a professional finish. The student will also understand how to work more effectively using tools such as the spell-checker and mail merge. Spreadsheet software This ECDL unit helps students develop a working knowledge of spreadsheets from entering data and formatting worksheets through to creating charts and producing high quality documents. Presentation software The presentation software unit introduces the student to this important means of business communication. Upon completion, students will be capable of producing high quality presentations using a variety of tools including charts, graphs and drawn objects.

4. The Flexible Learning Solution Automated Tests > Online testing >Instant results Automated Tests > Online testing >Instant results Online Assessments > Identify areas for attention > Full feedback Online Assessments > Identify areas for attention > Full feedback e-learning > Online learning > In the classroom or at home e-learning > Online learning > In the classroom or at home

5. BCS ECDL IT Application Skills The grading structure provided is:  Pass  Merit  Distinction  Distinction*