Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ)

The Level 2 Certificate in IT User Skills (ITQ)

Aims to meet the needs of Learners who are working or want to work with IT or ICT across a range of sectors. This qualification provides Learners with the opportunity to develop their IT skills for personal use or in preparation for employment or career progression.

This course aims to develop your knowledge, understanding, and competence in a range of different IT areas. This course is ideal for those who work with IT within their current job role and for those who are familiar with using a computer and the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

To complete this course you will need access to a computer and a basic level of IT knowledge. It would also be of benefit to have some level of confidence in producing documents in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (as employees will need to do this as part of their assessment). 

Your qualification is recognised and accepted the world over.
●Experience online study like never before with our purpose built smart learning tools which gives you the advantage of studying anytime and anywhere.
●Flexible payment plans pay fees in easy monthly, quarterly, or yearly installments.
●Fast track mode– attain your qualification in just 6 months!
●Dedicated Tutor Support via live chat.

Unit 1: Using IT to increase productivity (Mandatory)

Section 1: Be able to plan and select which IT tools and systems are best suited to completion of an identified task

Section 2: Be able to identify any restrictions or constraints that may affect how a task can be completed using IT tools and systems

Section 3: Be able to use IT tools and systems to complete an identified task

Section 4: Be able to review approach to using IT tools and systems

Section 5: Be able to adapt their approach as a result of their experiences using IT tools and systems to complete a task.

Unit 2: IT software fundamentals

Section 1: Select and use appropriate software applications to meet needs and solve problems

Section 2: Enter, develop, combine and format different types of information to suit its meaning and purpose

Section 3: Present information in ways that are fit for purpose and audience

Section 4: Evaluate the selection and use of IT tools and facilities to present information.

Unit 3: IT security for users

section 1: Use appropriate methods to minimize security risks to IT systems and data.

Unit 4: Presentation software

section 1: Input and combine text and other information within presentation slides

Section 2: Use presentation software tools to structure, edit and format slide sequences section 3: Prepare slideshow for presentation.

Unit 5: Spreadsheet software

Section 1: Use a spreadsheet to enter, edit and organize numerical and other data

Section 2: Select and use appropriate formulas and data analysis tools to meet requirements

Section 3: Select and use tools and techniques to present and format spreadsheet information.

If learners choose this group they are required to achieve a maximum of 4 credits from any Sector-Specific Unit at Level 2
– Word processing software
– Website software