The European Computer Driving Licence has recently rebranded and is known as the International Certification of Digital Literacy – ICDL for short.It is the internationally recognised qualification for computer users, and is widely recognised by employers as proof of ability and competence when working with IT.It is a benchmark qualification in computing, and the essential IT skills you will develop will help to boost your confidence and efficiency – they may even help you to get a new job. To gain the ICDL qualification, you must pass 7 tests, which may be taken in any order. The seven tests cover...

Create, manage and distribute professional spreadsheets. Customise Excel environments to meet project needs and to enhance productivity. Expert workbook examples include custom business templates, multiple-axis financial charts, and inventory schedules.Improve your productivity in a range of Microsoft packages and gain formal accreditation for your skills.Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certified employees are proven to be significantly more productive when using Microsoft Office applications.Research indicates that MOS certified individuals have increased competence, productivity, and credibiity with their employers, co-workers and clients.MOS helps to increase job satisfaction and provides employers with a measurable return on their training investment.MOS is proven to...

This course along with Literature 1 is accepted by many Teacher Training University’s/College in place of Higher English. This Unit is designed to provide the candidate with skills in understanding, analysing, evaluating and using complex, formal English in a range of written and spoken forms. It will help to develop communication skills for a wide range of vocational contexts. It will be particularly appropriate for candidates who need to interpret, analyse and convey complex written and oral information and may be combined with the Unit FA58 12 Literature 1 as a Course of study.Tutor support online...

This course along with NC Communication is accepted by many Teacher Training University’s/College in place of Higher English. This Unit is concerned with the reading of literature and with responding critically to that reading. Candidates will read and learn about a variety of complex literary texts from different genres. A high level of analytical reading skill will be developed as texts are studied, analysed and evaluated.Tutor support on-line

The course combines two SQA units:Literature 1There are three learning outcomes:Critical analysis and essay writing - write a critical analysis essay on a text of your choice (any genre)Critical analysis and essay writing - write a critical analysis essay on a text of your choice (different genre to that used previously)Textual analysis - respond to critical analysis questions in an unseen text (timed/supervised)NC Communication The following provides details of the topics covered:• Reading - Summarising and evaluating complex written communication• Writing - Producing formal reports (650+ words) using appropriate language and structure conventions• Listening - Summarising and evaluating complex verbal communication (solo speaker)• Listening...

An introduction to the features and functions of a spreadsheet for practical and effective use in an office environment. This course can be undertaken as a standalone unit or as part of the HNC in Administration and Information Technology.Course content includes:• Basic spreadsheet skills• Formatting text and cells; working with styles; ranges; worksheets; sorting data; headers and footers; printing• Formulae and functions• Cell referencing; logical functions; database functions; counting; conditional formatting• Consolidation• Referencing cells in other worksheets; 3-D formulae/functions• Using named ranges, comments and workbook security• Charts• Statistical analysisTutor support on-line

The PDA in Office Administration will prepare candidates for employment in administrative roles within a wide range of public and private sector organisations.The PDA comprises 4 units: Office Administration: F7JA 34Digital Technologies for Administrators: HH82 34Communications: Business Communications – H7TK 34Personal Development Planning: DE3R 34

This course is a SQA qualification. This programme comprises of units in Numeracy, Finance and Statistics and Geometry.Students are provided with opportunities to continue to acquire and develop attributes and capabilities of the four capacities, as well as skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work.Throughout this course learners will be supported by a subject tutor who will guide you through your learning journey. There is however a strong emphasis on independent learning.You will be expected to attend any online training sessions and maintain regular contact with the course tutor.This qualification is for those who do not...

Designed to give practice skills in reading, writing, listening and talking with equal weight given to all four areas. It will involve using a wide range of skills from business to project research.This module is generally accepted as an alternative to 'H' English and is recognised by Universities and Teacher Training Colleges when combined with the Literature 1 unit (enrol separately for Lit 1 unit).A tutor will be allocated to support candidates throughout their course and to mark and feedback upon assignments and assessments. Webinars and Teams meetings will also form part of this course to ensure candidates are keeping...

TThis course is a SQA qualification.This programme comprises of units in Numeracy, Finance and Statistics and Geometry.Students are provided with opportunities to continue to acquire skills in these four areas.The course is delivered by a college tutor, who will guide and support you through your learning journey via the college’s online learning platform, LearnNet. Assessment is coursework based, with no formal written examinations. Learning is done remotely, and learners are expected to maintain contact with the course tutor via LearnNet and complete all assessment tasks in a timely manner.This qualification is accepted by the majority of universities as a...