CCNC

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Commonwealth Computer Navigator's Certificate COL launched this programme to widen access to information and communications technologies (ICTs) skills training using free software. Sir John Daniel, President of COL, announced the initiation of the Commonwealth Computer Navigator's Certificate (CCNC) on 16 September to coincide with Software Freedom Day 2006. The CCNC allows learners to acquire ICTs skills in the tools of their choice. COL will add value to the existing materials of the Open International Computer Drivers License created by the Go Open Source campaign in South Africa and distribute the training as free content for anyone to use, modify and distribute. By using free content, the CCNC will create more opportunities to acquire the prerequisite ICTs skills, throwing a wide bridge across the digital divide. The Certificate will be awarded by participating institutions around the Commonwealth. For more information, contact COL at info@col.org. Acknowledgements The people and institutions are warmly thanked for their contribution to the CCNC materials. Introduction The Commonwealth of Learning (COL) conceptualised the Computer Navigator's Certificate (CCNC) in 2006. The CCNC widens the available learning and training options in the Commonwealth by acquiring ICT skills using free open-source software. It furthermore eliminates concerns about the illegal use of proprietary software. The CCNC materials (Version 1.0) have been developed to the International Computer Driver’s Licence (ICDL) International Standard using Open Office on either a Linux or Windows Platform. The materials are based on the ECDL/ICDL Syllabus Version 5.0. The following 7 modules have been developed: Module 1 - Basic Concepts of Information and Communication Technologies Module 2 - Using a Computer and Managing Files Module 3 - Word Processing Module 4 - Spreadsheets Module 5 - Database Module 6 - Presentation Module 7 - Information and Communication The CCNC is open to participation from local tertiary education institutions, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and private-sector training institutions throughout the Commonwealth interested in adopting the certificate in their own offerings. Alternatively, they can use the materials to obtain the full Core OpenICDL Qualification. COL envisages taking these modules further and developing e-learning formats using a share-alike rights licence(CC-BY-SA) The CCNC materials (Version 1.0) are also available on the COL website http://www.col.org. For more information contact: Trudi van Wyk Education Specialist: eLearning Commonwealth of Learning 1055 West Hastings Street, Suite 1200 Vancouver, BC V6E 2E9 Canada Tel: +1 604 775 8261 Fax: +1 604 775 8210 e-mail: tvanwyk@col.org Web: www.col.org/ccnc   The Use of Icons in the Materials While working through the modules, you will notice the frequent use of margin icons. These icons serve to “signpost” a particular piece of text, a new task or change in activity - they have been included to help you to find your way around these materials. CCNC Module 1 - Concepts of INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Module Overview Chapter 1 - Hardware Chapter 2 - Software Chapter 3 - Networks Chapter 4 - ICT in Everyday Life Chapter 5 - Security Chapter 6 - Law CCNC Module 2 - Using the computer and managing files Chapter 1 - Operating System Chapter 2 - File Management Chapter 3 - Utilities Chapter 4 - Print Management CCNC Module 3 - Word processing Section 3.1 - Using the application Section 3.2 - Document Creation Section 3.3 - Formatting Section 3.4 - Objects Section 3.5 - Mail Merge Section 3.6 - Prepare Outputs Wordprocessing Using Microsoft Word 2003 CCNC Module 4 - Spreadsheets Section 4.1 - Getting to know the application Section 4.2 - Working with and in cells Section 4.3 - Managing Worksheets Section 4.4 - Working with Formulas and Functions Section 4.5 - Formatting cells Section 4.6 - Creating charts and graphs Section 4.7 - Preparing the spreadsheet for distribution CCNC Module 5 - Database CCNC Module 6 - Presentation CCNC Module 7 - Information and communication Course Level Page Project planning page