Overview
ICT Functional Skills Level 2 helps you develop the practical computer skills you need to flourish in the working environment and everyday life and gain the nationally recognised qualification to prove it. Want to keep track of your business’s incomings and outgoings? You need to create a spreadsheet. Want to wow a new client and close a deal? You need to create a PowerPoint presentation.
In this Functional Skills ICT Level 2 online course, we break down all this essential ICT knowledge (and much more) over 14 interactive units created by subject specialists, complete with activities to test your knowledge as you learn. Plus, you’ll have unlimited tutor support every step of the way.
We're delighted to be able to offer the option of an online exam that you take at home, for this course. You can study ICT online in your own time, at your own pace.
Why study ICT Functional Skills Level 2 online?
- You’ll gain an NCFE accredited qualification equivalent to a GCSE
- You can demonstrate to employers you’ve mastered a range of ICT skills, from word processing to Excel
- You’ll gain the qualification and confidence to apply for jobs or higher education courses requiring ICT knowledge
- You can study in your own time, at your own pace, via laptop, phone, or tablet
- You can retake units at any time to strengthen your knowledge and prepare for your exams.
What you'll learn
To kick off, you’ll discover how to access the internet, what a web browser is, and how to open new tabs. You’ll also learn how to use bookmarks, and find out what hyperlinks are.
Next, you’ll look at using keywords and symbols for performing effective internet searches, and identifying reliable and up-to-date sources of information.
Because being safe while using the internet is paramount, in this unit, you’ll learn how to create a secure password, as well as how to protect important files. You’ll also discover how to create, move, organise, delete, and rename folders and files, as well as use the ‘copy and paste’ function.
Now, you’ll discover how to create a new document, along with basic functions such as using tabs, ribbons, launch buttons, and commands. You’ll learn how to use styling features as well as spelling and grammar checkers, as well as how to layout your documents using headers and footers. Finally, you’ll learn how to successfully save your work.
Now you know the basics of creating a document, you’ll discover how to add imagery! This includes checking for copyright, and re-sizing and cropping it to the correct shape. Moving on, you’ll discover how to add special effects to your images, how to use the text wrapping function, and more.
Creating tables can be very useful for displaying and keeping track of information. In unit six, you’ll discover how to create an edit one, as well as add data. You’ll also find out how to add new columns and rows, delete cells.
Whether it’s keeping in touch with clients or family, email is an essential tool. In this unit, you’ll find out what an email service provider is and how you can choose one, and how to begin composing an email. You’ll discover how to use the cc and bcc functions, how to attach a file, add a contact, and create a mailing list.
Creating presentations is not only a lot of fun, it’s a great way to communicate information in an engaging manner. In unit eight, you’ll discover what PowerPoint is, and discover how to use some of the basic functions.
Now it’s time to take a dive into some of PowerPoints more complex functions, in order to help you create outstanding presentations. You’ll learn how to add and edit text boxes and shapes, how to add animations and slide transitions, as well as how to add video clips and notes. You’ll then find out how to save and print a presentation as a handout – very handy for business meetings.
Lots of people are intimidated by Excel, but we’ll break down each function one at a time to make it simple. You’ll begin by figuring out how to use tabs, groups, and commands, and how cells, rows, and columns are used. You’ll then discover how to create your own spreadsheet and begin adding data, edit the setting of your cells, and how to add another spreadsheet to a workbook.
Now it’s time to move on to some of the more complex actions and functions, such as conditional formatting, sort and filter, freeze pane, and adding and editing borders.
Don’t panic, we’ll keep it simple. In this unit, you’ll learn how to create a formula, use the autofill handle, use formulas with a range of cells, as well as the AutoSum function.
Finally, you’ll delve into the uses of charts, different types of charts, and how to design, edit, and format them.
In the final unit, you’ll need to complete a knowledge check to make sure you’re prepared for the exam.
Extra info
Awarding Body
NCFE is the leader in vocational and technical learning committed to powering a more intelligent education eco-system. We combine over 170 years of experience with deep insight into what is needed and what works.
From world-class qualifications and content to new assessment methodologies, from innovative technology platforms to partnership opportunities with our network of expert collaborators – NCFE galvanises the education sector to shape the most innovative solutions for individual learning needs. In doing this, we’re working for a fairer education system for all learners to power inclusivity and choice.
Course Outcome
At the end of this course, successful learners will be awarded a formal certificate of achievement from NCFE. The training courses have been designed specifically to meet the needs of learners who prefer to study from home.
How is this course assessed or examined?
To successfully pass the course, you’ll need to complete a knowledge check (just a fancy way of saying a mock exam), and then move on to your final exam. The exam for this course costs £95 and should be completed online. Find out more about the online exam process.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however, it is recommended that you have an intermediate ability to read and write English.
Minimum study age: 14 years old.