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.

• 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.

There are no prerequisites for this accelerated course.

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 ‚Äúin-application‚Äù 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.