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IT User Series Level 2 - Microsoft Word 2003

IT User Series Level 2 - Microsoft Excel 2003

IT User Series Level 2 - Microsoft Access 2003

IT User Series Level 2 - Microsoft PowerPoint 2003

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IT User Series Level 2 - Microsoft Word 2007 - Home study, work-book

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IT User Series Level 2 - Microsoft Excel 2007 - Home study, work-book

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IT User Series Level 2 - Microsoft Access 2007 - Home study, work-book

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IT User Series Level 2 - Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 - Home study, work-book

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The European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Syllabus 5 using Office 2003 or Office 2007

No prior knowledge of IT or skill in computing is needed to study ECDL; it is designed for people wishing to gain a benchmark qualification in computing to enhance their career prospects or for personal development.

717 ECDL completers were surveyed in Spring 2009; of these, 98% said they would recommend ECDL to friends and family.

The skills gained over the course of the qualification will not only improve your career options, but take the frustration out of using your computer on an everyday basis by boosting both your efficiency and your confidence

Comprises courseware and 7 tests for the following modules:

• Security for IT Users
• IT User Fundamentals
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheet Software
• Database Software
• Presentation Software
• Using Email and the Internet

The tests are taken in our ECDL Test Centre and must be completed in 12 months from receipt of courseware or in-centre start date..

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IT User Series Level 1 - Microsoft Windows Vista for beginners

IT User Series Level 1 - Microsoft Outlook 2007

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HTML Fundamentals

Session 1
Section A: Getting Started
• Internet 101
• About HTML
• What is XHTML?
Section B: HTML Fundamentals
• Basic Components of HTML
• Nested Tags
• Key HTML Tags
• Doctype Tags
• HTML, Head, and Title Tags
• Meta and Body Tags
• Creating HTML Code in Notepad
• Viewing in a Browser
Section C: Formatting Text
• Importance of Formatting
• Paragraphs and Alignment
• Bolded Text
• Italicized Text
• HTML Headings
• Ordered List Tags and Attributes
• Unordered List Tags and Attributes
• Nested Lists
• Typography Basics
• Font Tags
• Font Attributes
Section D: Images and Color
• Web Image Formats
• Image Tags and Attributes
• Background Images and Color
• RGB Color
• HTML Color
• Hexadecimal Color
• Web-Safe Color
• Color Attribute
Section E: Links
• How Links Work
• Anchor Tag and HREF Attribute
• Absolute vs. Relative Links
• Border Attribute
• Image Maps
• E-mail Links
• Named Anchors
Section F: Tables
• Table Tags
• Table Attributes
• Row Attributes
• Cell Attributes
• Merging Rows and Columns   

Session 2
Section A: Frames
• Pros and Cons
• What Are Frames?
• Creating Framesets
• Frameset Attributes
• Frameset Examples
• Frame Tag and Attributes
• Target Attributes
• Noframes Tag
Section B: Cascading Style Sheets
• CSS 101
• Tag Selectors
• Class Selectors
• Pseudo-Class Selectors
• External Style
• Embedded Style
• Inline Style
Section C: CSS Text Formatting
• Text Formatting Properties
• Font Family Property
• Font Size Property
• Font Color Property
• Font Weight Property
• Font Style Property
• Line Height Property
• Text Formatting Examples
Section D: CSS Layout Attributes
• Margin Properties
• Text Align Property
• Position Property
• Background Properties
Section E: Multimedia
• What is a Plug-in?
• Embedding QuickTime Movies
• Embedding Flash Animation
• Embedding Sound
Section F: Forms
• Anatomy of a Form
• Form Tag and Attributes
• Text Boxes
• Check Boxes
• Radio Buttons
• Menus
• Text Areas
• Web Form Example
• Submit and Reset Buttons
• Setting Tab Order

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Dreamweaver 8

Session 1
Section A: Getting Started
· Installing Dreamweaver
· Start Screen
· The Workspace
· Style Rendering Toolbar
· Status Bar

Section B: Web Site Setup
· Site Planning
· Setting Preferences
· Saving Workspace Layouts
· Defining a Web Site

Section C: Web Page Design 101
· Files Panel
· Site Map View
· Page Properties

Section D: Tables
· Standard Tables
· Layout Tables
· Expanded Tables
· Formatting Tables
· Nested Tables

Section E: Text
· Typography 101
· Working with Fonts
· Adding Text to a Document
· Importing Word Documents

Section F: Images
· Web Graphics File Formats
· Inserting Images
· Image Properties
· Editing Images
· Background Images
· Spacer Images

 Session 2
Section A: Links
· Text Links
· Creating Absolute Links
· Image Links
· Anchors

Section B: Automation
· Find and Replace
· History Panel and Commands
· Assets Panel
· Creating and Inserting Library Items

Section C: Templates
· Creating Templates
· Editable Regions and Options
· Repeating Tables
· Applying Templates
· Modifying Templates

Section D: HTML
· What Is XHTML?
· DOCTYPE 101
· Tag Selector
· Snippets
· Clean Up HTML/XHTML
· Clean Up Word HTML
· Validating XHTML

Section E: Interactivity
· Rollover Images
· Navigation Bar
· Inserting Flash
· Inserting Flash Video
· Inserting Flash Buttons

Section F: Behaviors
· Behaviors 101
· Opening a Browser Window
· Checking Browsers
· Checking Plug-ins
· Validating Forms
 Session 3
Section A: Cascading Style Sheets
· CSS 101
· Class Selector
· Tag Selector
· Pseudo-Class Selector
· Attaching a Style

Section B: Layers
· Adding Layers
· Inserting < div > Tag
· Inserting Layers
· Tracing Images
· Rulers, Guides, and Grids
· Converting Layers

Section C: Forms
· Inserting Forms
· Text Fields
· Check Boxes
· Radio Buttons
· Drop-Down Menus
· Jump Menus
· Buttons

Section D: Web Site Publishing
· FTP
· Local/Network
· Synchronization
· Cloaking

Section E: Integration
· Fireworks
· Flash
· Photoshop

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Fireworks 8

Session 1
Section A: Getting Started
· Interface and Start Screen
· Fireworks Panels
· View Options
· Document Window

Section B: Working with Documents
· Creating and Opening Documents
· Guides and Grids
· Saving a Document

Section C: Using Color
· Color Types
· Gamma Differences
· Color Panels
· Eyedropper Tool

Section D: AutoShapes
· Drawing Basic Shapes
· Modifying Shapes
· Smart Polygons
· Other Shapes

Section E: Applying Fills
· Fill Types
· Transform and Distort Fills
· Color Fill Live Filter
· Fill Edges
· Removing Fills

Section F: Applying Strokes
· Distort Strokes
· Pen Tool
· Freeform Tool
· Vector Path Tool
· Removing Strokes

 Session 2
Section A: Working with Layers
· Using Layers
· Duplicating Layers
· Removing Layers
· Organizing and Naming Layers
· Moving Layers
· Protecting Layers
· Exporting Layers
· Merging Layers
· Web Layers

Section B: Applying Filters
· Filters
· Live Filters
· Custom Live Filters

Section C: Working with Text
· Formatting Text
· Importing Text
· Editing Text Paths

Section D: Interactivity
· Creating Buttons Symbols
· Using the Button Editor
· Creating Simple Rollovers
· Simple Rollover Behaviors
· Disjointed Rollovers
· Pop-up Menus

Section E: Animation
· Animated GIF
· Animating Symbols

Section F: Bitmap Graphics
· Selection Tools
· Bitmap Drawing Tools
· Bitmap Masks

 Session 3
Section A: Optimize Images
· GIF
· Optimizing a GIF File
· JPG
· Optimizing a JPG File
· PNG
· Optimizing a PNG File

Section B: Image Slicing
· Rectangle Slice
· Polygon Slice
· HTML Slicing
· Slice Export Settings

Section C: Exporting
· Exporting HTML Pages
· HTML Export Options
· Export Area Tool
· Export Wizard
· Quick Export

Section D: Automation
· Styles
· Find and Replace
· History Panel
· Batch Processing

Section E: Macromedia Integration
· Export to Dreamweaver Library
· Export as CSS Layers
· Optimize Fireworks Images in Dreamweaver
· Export as Flash SWF Files

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Flash 8

Session 1
Section A: Flash 8 Introduction
· Flash Usage
· What's New?
· Installation
· Application Overview
· Preference Settings

Section B: Creating a Flash Movie
· Stage and Work Area
· Testing a Movie

Section C: Saving
· Save and Compact
· Save Options

Section D: Working in a Vector World
· Vector/Raster Comparison
· Converting Raster to Vector

Section E: Drawing Objects
· Stroke Object
· Fill Object
· Shape Tools
· Pencil Tool
· Paint Brush Tool

Section F: Modifying Objects
· Changing Colors of Objects
· Color Mixer
· Gradient Features

Section G: Importing and Manipulating Images
· Importing
· Export File Formats
· Working with Selections
· Transform Tool

Section H: Numeric Image Control
· Info Panel
· Transform Panel

Section I: Layers and Timelines
· Timelines
· Layers
· Building a Timeline

Section J: Frame-By-Frame Animation
· Neon Sign
· Gear Box
· Animation Settings
 Session 2
Section A: Creating a Motion Tween
· Motion Tweening
· Motion Tween Creation
· Guide Layers
· Frames and Frame Rate
· Easing

Section B: Creating a Shape Tween
· Shape Tweening Concepts
· Shape Hinting
· Morphing Type
· Alpha Mask

Section C: Dynamic Flash Animation
· Project Layout
· Edit Multiple Frames

Section D: The Library
· The Flash Library
· Library Behaviors
· Using the Library
· Library Images

Section E: Raster Images
· The World of Raster
· PNG-8
· JPEG/GIF
· PNG-24
· Publishing

Section F: Audio
· Working with Sound
· Movie Clips
· Stream Sync
· Button Setup
· Audio Efficiency
· Audio Options

Section G: Movie Clips
· Movie Clip Symbols
· Creating a Movie Clip
· Adding Features
· Multiple Applications
 Session 3
Section A: Components, Behaviors, and Effects
· Working with Components
· Text Input Fields
· Component Inspector Panel
· Behavior Intro
· Movie Clip Behavior
· Audio Behavior
· Web Page Behavior
· Timeline Effects

Section B: Creating Buttons
· Buttons
· Basic Button
· Animated Button
· Hit State Button
· Actions

Section C: Controlling a Movie Clip
· Create the Clip
· Play and Stop Controls
· Rewind Control

Section D: Visual Presentations
· Template Presentation
· Adding Audio
· Scratch Presentation
· Scenes

Section E: Video
· Video Tips
· Inserting Video
· Component Inspector
· Video Encoding

Section F: Masks
· Simple Mask
· Animated Mask
· Video Mask
· Text/Type Mask
· Animating Images Behind Masks

Section G: Publishing
· Publish Settings
· JPEG Quality Option
· Test Movie Options
· Pre-Loader
· Publish Formats

Section H: ActionScripting
· ActionScript Overview
· ActionScript Example
· ActionScript with No Trace Action
· Changing the Cursor
· Analog Clock