BCS ICDL Spreadsheets (ICDLS)

On this accelerated BCS ICDL Spreadsheets (ICDLS) course, you’ll build on your basic knowledge and experience to improve your understanding of computer applications including improving productivity using IT, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.

In just 2 days, you’ll learn to work with presentations and save them in different file formats, locally or in the cloud.

You’ll also learn to:

• Work with spreadsheets and save them in different file formats, locally or in the cloud.
• Use available help resources, shortcuts and the go to tool to enhance productivity.
• Enter data into cells and use good practice in creating lists. Select, sort and copy, move and delete data.
• Edit rows and columns in a worksheet. Copy, move, delete and appropriately rename worksheets.
• Create mathematical and logical formulas using standard spreadsheet functions.
• Use good practice in formula creation and recognize error values in formulas.
• Format numbers and text content in a spreadsheet and use available autoformat/table styles.
• Choose suitable charts, and create and format charts to communicate information meaningfully.
• Adjust spreadsheet page settings and check and correct spreadsheet content before printing.

At the end of this course, you’ll achieve your BCS ICDL Spreadsheets (ICDLS) certification. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review method, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

This course is ideal for end-users who want to understand how to get the most out of Microsoft Excel.

• Module 1: Work with spreadsheets and save them in different file formats, locally or in the cloud. 
• Module 2: Use available help resources, shortcuts and the go to tool to enhance productivity. 
• Module 3: Enter data into cells and use good practice in creating lists. Select, sort and copy, move and delete data. 
• Module 4: Edit rows and columns in a worksheet. Copy, move, delete and appropriately rename worksheets. 
• Module 5: Create mathematical and logical formulas using standard spreadsheet functions. Use good practice in formula creation and recognize error values in formulas. 
• Module 6: Format numbers and text content in a spreadsheet and use available autoformat/table styles. 
• Module 7: Choose suitable charts, and create and format charts to communicate information meaningfully. 
• Module 8: Adjust spreadsheet page settings and check and correct spreadsheet content before printing.

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by our Certification Guarantee:

BCS: ICDL Spreadsheets (ICDLS) exam

The module is assessed through an online, on-demand test which will assess the learner’s competence of using Spreadsheet software.

• Format: The assessment will include a knowledge test of multiple-choice questions as well as an “in-application” performance test that will require the learner to use their software to complete specific tasks.
• Passing score: The marking of these assessments is automated, with candidate being required to achieve a 75% pass mark in both the knowledge and performance tests.

There are no prerequisites for this accelerated course.

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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