I-CANDO Computer: Getting Started helps Candidates learn how to start the computer and recognise the different hardware parts such as monitors, keyboards, the mouse and printers.

Candidates also learn about some of the basic language and terminology of computers. In this module candidates learn how to organise their files by creating, copying and pasting or deleting files and folders. Candidates shall also learn some basic computer skills to setup, edit, format and print documents.

Cost €49

Entire suite (7 modules = 60 hours of training): €249
Normal price: €349

I-CANDO Computer: Getting Online introduces Candidates to the Internet and the World Wide Web (WWW), and helps them search for information, and even make an online purchase.

Candidates shall also be able to use e-mail and be able to communicate by creating, sending, receiving and replying to messages. They will also learn how to make a Skype call online. Finally, Candidates will learn how to stay safe online from viruses and spam and how to protect their personal information as well as implement parental controls for children.

Cost €49

Entire suite (7 modules = 60 hours of training): €249
Normal price: €349

I-CANDO Music  helps Candidates manage and organise their digital music collection.

In the Module Candidates learn how to setup and start and their digital media device*, to play music, and to work with computer software to add to and maintain their music collection.  The Candidate shall also be able to synchronize their music collection with music software, and adjust the different digital media device functions and settings. The Candidate shall be able to transfer music files from CD with full song and artist details.  The Candidate shall also be able to organise and backup their music collection, as well as being able to search, select and purchase songs from an online music store.

Cost €49

Entire suite (7 modules = 60 hours of training): €249
Normal price: €349

I-CANDO Photo provides Candidates with the skills and know-how to manage and organize their digital photo collection.

Candidates learn how to setup and use their digital camera*, to take simple shots and be able to adjust the digital camera’s basic functions and features.  Candidates shall work with photographic software on the computer to add to, arrange, and organise their digital photo collection in albums or folders.  The Candidate shall demonstrate some basic photo editing skills to work with and enhance photographs before printing or distribution.  The Candidate shall also be able to share their photo collection in a slideshow, as well as being able to publish it on the web or make print outputs.

Cost €49

Entire suite (7 modules = 60 hours of training): €249
Normal price: €349

I-CANDO Video provides Candidates with the skills and know-how to use a digital video camera* and to edit and compile simple movie clips using movie editing software.

Candidates learn how to use the video camera’s basic functions and features, how to shoot simple clips and be able to import clips from a video camera and start video editing. Candidates shall edit clips and sequence them in a timeline, as well as adding audio tracks, and photos. The Candidate shall also add scene titles, enhance their movie with scene transitions, before exporting, publishing or sharing their video to the web, or by adding it to a DVD or tape.

Available in January 2010

Cost €49

Entire suite (7 modules = 60 hours of training): €249
Normal price: €349

I-CANDO SocialSurf provides Candidates with the skills and know-how to browse, surf and search the World Wide Web (WWW) safely, and to ensure their own privacy.

Candidates shall also learn about various threats such as viruses, and malicious software, as well as appreciating the precautions which are necessary when participating in virtual communities, or when buying goods online. Candidates shall learn about content filtering and content control, and the security features to help maintain and protect safety and privacy.

I-CanDo SocialSurf™ Candidates shall also learn about the concepts of personal identity on the Internet, what a personal profile is, how online groups are organised and setup, and what measures are required to safeguard their privacy. Candidates shall learn many of the common features of social networking sites, such as catching up with friends, sharing the latest news, posting photos, organising events, and uploading videos, as well as blogging or micro-blogging using mobile phones.

Candidates shall also understand the concept of unsolicited email, and know how to deal with SPAM, and other inappropriate content. Candidates should also recognise the copyright laws relating to the Internet, and other regulations about social networking.

Cost €49

Entire suite (7 modules = 60 hours of training): €249
Normal price: €349

I-CANDO WebShare provides Candidates with the skills and know-how to use tools and applications to create CD’s or DVD’s from their computer, to play files on a range of devices, to backup their precious digital content, as well as learning to upload and share their files or photos, and collaborate online.

Candidates shall learn about memory and capacity as it relates to digital media files, they shall recognise the different hardware used for storage purposes, or for portability, and how memory and capacity can impact on their computer. Candidates shall also be able to ‘burn’ CD's and DVD's for safekeeping of their content and for ease of access and use. Candidates shall learn how to upload photos, sound files and video files and then share their digital media outputs using different web applications, and on social networks. Candidates shall learn about various common terms used such as: Blu-ray, high definition, and DRM.  Candidates shall recognise security considerations in order to safely share their digital media content, and also recognise copyright laws relating to the Internet, and other regulations.

Available in January 2010

Cost €49

Entire suite (7 modules = 60 hours of training): €249
Normal price: €349