How to Pass ECDL for
Microsoft® Office 97

By Paul Holden & Brendan Munnelly
July 2005
Pearson / Prentice Hall
ISBN: 0131130137
562 pages, Illustrated, 8 ¼" x 11 ¾"
$49.50 Paper Original


Aimed squarely at the student studying the ECDL, How To Pass ECDL4 for Office 97 is an engaging, student friendly textbook, ideal to accompany any ECDL course. Clever design and student friendly features make this the easiest way of passing the ECDL. This guide has been written and designed to help you to study for the ECDL, to remember what you have learned - and to pass the exams with confidence!

Fully covering the latest version of the ECDL syllabus - ECDL4 - using the most popular and commonly-used PC software (Microsoft Windows 95/98®; Office 97®; and Internet Explorer 5®), How to Pass ECDL 4.0 provides everything you need to understand and apply the subjects covered by the syllabus, and introduces many new features intended to make your studies more accessible and successful, including: Two-colour layout makes it easy to follow each lesson and find your way around each module, Four-colour "cut-out-and-keep" guides for each module to help your revision, Learning goals explain exactly what you will be covering in each module, New terms explained by subject area help you get to grips with unfamiliar terminology, Example-based workbook approach guides you through new topics by practicing as you go, Tips boxes give you additional practical insider knowledge, Clear screenshots illustrate each feature covered and help build your understanding.

The European Computer Driving Licence® (ECDL) is THE internationally recognised qualification that will allow you to demonstrate your competence in computer skills. Employers are increasingly relying on the ECDL to improve the skills of their workforce and to recruit computer-literate staff. The main benefits of the ECDL to you as an individual are that it: Raises your level of competence in IT and computer skills, Improves your productivity at home and work, Requires no prior knowledge of IT or computer skills, Provides you with an industry-recognised qualification, Everything you need to know to demonstrate your competence in computer skills and pass the ECDL tests, all in one book!

Features

" Four-colour
"cut-out-and-keep
" guides for each module to help revision
" Learning goals explain exactly what will be covered in each module
" New terms explained by subject area help students get to grips with unfamiliar technology
" Example-based workbook approach guides students through new topics by practising as they go
" Tips boxes give additional practical insider knowledge
" Clear screenshots illustrate each feature covered and help build understanding
" Jam packed full of exercises, tips & tricks, and helpful hints, How To Pass ECDL4 for Office 97 leads the student through the ECDL in a encouraging and accessible way. Each of the modules are self-contained, and students can monitor their progress as they proceed through the course
" Clear, crisp design, difficult topics can be highlighted in a simple and informative way
" Written by experienced trainers and writers, How To Pass ECDL4 for Office 97 provides the student the skills and knowledge they need to become fully ECDL certified

About the Author:
Brendan Munnelly is an experienced IT trainer, consultant, journalist and author. Based in Dublin, Ireland, Brendan has developed user training materials for a range of corporate and government organizations throughout Europe. He is also a frequent contributor to computer publications.


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