e-Citizen is a computer skills programme for people who want to use the internet as a source of information, as well as to shop, bank, book, holidays, pay bills, access government services and email.

 

What is e-Citizen?

 In today's society where computers and the internet are permeating all aspects of everyday life, some people are excluded from the Information Society because they lack the necessary skills to partake in it. Organisations delivering online services are experiencing a low uptake as a result of a skills gap among the general public.E-Citizen addresses the diverse needs of the individual, government and commercial organisations by providing a certificated programme that bridges this skills gap.

e-Citizen is intended to help candidates to gain the skills and confidence they need to participate on-line across a broad range of environments, from government departments to searching for information and buying products and services.

 

Benefits of e-Citizen

  • Reinforce basic computer skills from the EQUALSKILLS syllabus.
  • Builds up confidence in the use of the internet
  • Teaches practical information search skills
  • Provides the know-how to use on-line services in real life situations
  • Forms a stepping stone to more advanced computing training like ECDL

 

What is covered?

e-Citizen is divided into three blocks of basic computer and internet skills

 

Block 1 : Foundation Skills

  • The computer
  • Files and folders
  • Simple applications
  • Internet basics
  • Email basics

Block 2 : Information Search

  • Searching
  • Precautions
  • Information

Block 3 : eParticipation

  • Online services
  • Practical applications

 

 

How is eCitizen Taught?

e-Citizen is a tutor led programme accessed through a custom built website which adds a practical dimension by recreating various on-line experiences. Candidates also gain access to the community web-site for eCitizen and other ECDL programmes.

The programme takes approximately 25hrs of training.

There is a simple on-line test at the end where candidates can demonstrate the skills they have learned during the course.

 

 An e-Citizen certificate is awarded by The British Computer Society.

 

 

           This course is eligible for  ILA funding.

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