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

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

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

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