University College Plymouth St Mark & St John

Course Name: ECDL Advanced Spreadsheets
Awarding Body: British Computer Society

Course Description
The ECDL / ICDL Advanced Spreadsheets certification presents Candidates with the opportunity to bring their spreadsheet skills to an expert level. This allows them to use the full potential of the spreadsheet application to produce higher quality management information.

Candidates with ECDL / ICDL Advanced Spreadsheets certified skills can:

• Produce higher quality information
• Pinpoint key information quicker and more easily
• Provide more sharply-defined analysis
• Produce more sophisticated reports
• Use advanced editing, data handling, functions and analysis features
• Use macros within the spreadsheets application

Examination
The exam must be taken in the Unit with an invigilator present. You are allowed up to one hour to complete the exam. Exams are sent to BCS for marking and results are emailed usually within two to three weeks. Certificates are sent to the Unit. There is a re-sit charge of £50 per exam.

Guided Learning Hours
25-30 guided learning hours is recommended for this course.

Entry Requirements
You must possess level 2 skills, preferably at ECDL or Clait Plus level to enrol on this course.

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