ECDL/ICDL Course

Lesson 1 • Health, Safety, and Ergonomics

Addresses physical well-being at a workstation and responsible device use. Ensures students adopt safe habits before intensive computer use begins.

Lesson 2 • File Management and Storage

Teaches organizing files and folders, using storage media, and managing disk space. Directly supports productivity in all office application chapters.

Lesson 3 • Software Types and Operating Systems

Distinguishes system software from application software and explains OS functions. Prepares students to manage files and settings within an OS environment.

Lesson 4 • Understanding Computers and Hardware

Covers core hardware components, their functions, and how they interact. Establishes the physical foundation needed for all subsequent software topics.

Lesson 1 • System Settings and Personalization

Covers display, sound, language, and accessibility settings. Enables students to tailor the OS to their workflow and accessibility needs.

Lesson 2 • User Accounts and Permissions

Explains account types, user switching, and permission levels. Prepares students to work securely in shared or networked environments.

Lesson 3 • Window and Application Management

Teaches resizing, minimizing, snapping, and closing windows efficiently. Directly improves multitasking speed in later productivity chapters.

Lesson 4 • Desktop Environment and Interface

Explores the desktop, taskbar, icons, and windows management. Builds the navigation fluency required for all application-level work ahead.

Lesson 1 • Character and Paragraph Formatting

Applies fonts, sizes, styles, alignment, spacing, and indentation to text. Enables students to meet professional document appearance standards.

Lesson 2 • Proofing, Printing, and Sharing

Uses spell check, grammar tools, print preview, and sharing options. Ensures documents are error-free and ready for distribution.

Lesson 3 • Tables, Images, and Objects

Inserts and formats tables, images, shapes, and text boxes within documents. Expands document design capability for reports and presentations.

Lesson 4 • Page Layout and Document Structure

Configures margins, orientation, headers, footers, and page numbers. Prepares students to produce multi-page reports and formal documents.

Lesson 5 • Text Entry and Basic Editing

Teaches typing, selecting, cutting, copying, pasting, and using find-and-replace. Builds core editing efficiency before formatting is introduced.

Lesson 1 • Spreadsheet Interface and Navigation

Introduces the spreadsheet grid, cells, rows, columns, and workbook structure. Provides the spatial understanding needed before data entry begins.

Lesson 2 • Charts and Data Visualization

Creates bar, line, pie, and scatter charts from spreadsheet data. Enables students to communicate numerical insights visually.

Lesson 3 • Logical and Lookup Functions

Applies IF, AND, OR, and basic lookup functions to solve conditional problems. Extends analytical power for real-world data scenarios.

Lesson 4 • Data Entry and Cell Formatting

Covers entering text, numbers, dates, and applying cell formats. Ensures data is stored correctly for accurate calculations later.

Lesson 5 • Sorting, Filtering, and Basic Analysis

Sorts and filters datasets, applies conditional formatting, and uses basic pivot tools. Prepares students to manage and interpret larger data sets.

Lesson 1 • Presentation Software Interface

Explores the slide panel, editing area, notes pane, and view modes. Orients students to the workspace before content creation begins.

Lesson 2 • Animations and Slide Transitions

Applies entrance, emphasis, and exit animations plus slide transitions. Teaches purposeful motion that enhances rather than distracts from content.

Lesson 3 • Slide Creation and Layout

Covers adding, duplicating, deleting, and reordering slides with appropriate layouts. Builds structural discipline for clear, logical presentations.

Lesson 4 • Text, Images, and Multimedia

Inserts and formats text boxes, images, audio, and video on slides. Enables rich, engaging content that supports the spoken message.

Lesson 1 • Email Composition and Management

Teaches composing, replying, forwarding, and organizing email with attachments. Builds professional written communication habits for workplace use.

Lesson 2 • Online Collaboration and Cloud Tools

Introduces cloud storage, shared documents, and real-time co-editing features. Prepares students for modern team-based digital workflows.

Lesson 3 • Online Safety and Privacy

Addresses phishing, malware, secure browsing, and privacy settings. Ensures students protect themselves and their data during all online activity.

Lesson 4 • Web Browsing and Search Techniques

Covers browser navigation, bookmarks, tabs, and effective search strategies. Enables students to locate reliable information quickly and efficiently.

Lesson 1 • Forms for Data Entry

Builds input forms to simplify data entry and reduce errors. Connects interface design to underlying table structure.

Lesson 2 • Database Fundamentals and Structure

Explains tables, records, fields, primary keys, and relationships. Provides the conceptual model required before any hands-on database work.

Lesson 3 • Creating and Modifying Tables

Covers defining field types, setting constraints, and editing table structure. Ensures data is stored in the correct format for reliable querying.

Lesson 4 • Reports and Data Output

Generates formatted reports from queries and tables for printing or sharing. Completes the data workflow from entry to professional output.

Lesson 1 • Secure Authentication Methods

Teaches strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and biometric options. Reduces unauthorized access risk across all digital accounts.

Lesson 2 • Data Backup and Recovery

Explains backup strategies, schedules, and recovery procedures for lost data. Ensures business continuity and personal data resilience.

Lesson 3 • Ethical and Legal Digital Responsibilities

Addresses acceptable use policies, data protection obligations, and digital ethics. Prepares students to act responsibly in professional digital environments.

Lesson 4 • Antivirus and Endpoint Protection

Covers installing, configuring, and updating antivirus and firewall software. Equips students to maintain active defenses on personal and work devices.