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Presentation

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This module allows candidates to understand the concept of presentations and to demonstrate competence in using presentation software.

Syllabus

The Syllabus sets out the specific knowledge and skills that make up this module, as informed by input from subject matter experts from a wide range of computer societies and organisations.

Download the Presentation Module - Syllabus V6.0 (PDF)
Download the Presentation Module - Syllabus V5.0 (PDF)

On completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  • Work with presentations and save them in different file formats, locally or in the cloud.
  • Use available help resources to enhance productivity.
  • Understand different presentation views and when to use them, choose different built-in slide layouts, designs and themes.
  • Enter, edit and format text and tables in presentations. Recognise good practises in applying unique titles to slides and creating consistent slide content by using the master slide.
  • Choose, create and format charts to communicate information meaningfully.
  • Insert, edit and align pictures and drawn objects.
  • Apply animation and transition effects to presentations, and check and correct presentation content before printing and presenting.

What are the benefits of this module?

  • Covers the key skills needed to use presentation software.
  • Can be applied to a range of presentation software from vendor packages to 'freeware’.
  • Certifies best practice in effective presentation software use.
  • Developed with input from computer users, subject matter experts, and practicing computer professionals from all over the world. This process ensures the relevance and range of module content.

Syllabus Overview

CATEGORY SKILL SET
Using the Application
  • Working with Presentation
  • Enhancing Productivity
Developing a Presentation
  • Presentation Views
  • Slides
  • Master Slide
Text
  • Handling Text
  • Formatting
  • Tables
Charts
  • Using Charts
  • Organisation Charts
Graphical Objects
  • Insert, Manipulate
  • Drawing
Prepare Outputs
  • Preparation
  • Check and Deliver

Sample Tests

ECDL Foundation provides sample tests to enable potential candidates and employers to understand Presentation in more depth and prepare for testing.

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Assessment bookings open:12 September 2022Start booking assessments from this date.
Assignment brief release date:19 September 2022Assignment briefs will be available on the portal from this date.
Registration deadline:30 September 2022New learners wishing to take November assessments must be registered with ABE by this date.
Booking deadline:7 October 2022Bookings and payment for all November assessments must be received by this date.
Timed OBE release date:24 October 2022Timed OBE question papers will be available on the portal from this date.
Learners' submission deadline:14 November 2022All assessments must be submitted to your centre by this date.
Centres' submission deadline:21 November 2022Your centre must submit all assessments to ABE by this date.
Results:28 February 2023 

May 2023 Assessments:

Assessment bookings open:To be advisedStart booking assessments from this date.
Assignment brief release date:To be advisedAssignment briefs will be available on the portal from this date.
Registration deadline:To be advisedNew learners wishing to take November assessments must be registered with ABE by this date.
Booking deadline:To be advisedBookings and payment for all November assessments must be received by this date.
Timed OBE release date:To be advisedTimed OBE question papers will be available on the portal from this date.
Learners' submission deadline:To be advisedAll assessments must be submitted to your centre by this date.
Centres' submission deadline:To be advisedYour centre must submit all assessments to ABE by this date.
Results:To be advised 

There is no fee to register with EDUWEB but there is a fee to register with ABE.  Their fees are:

Joining at Level Registration Fee (£) Exemption

Fee per subject (£)

Examination / Assignment Fee per subject (£)
4 45 55 50
5 60 70 65
6 75 80 75

*Note: The registration fee is paid only once when you first register with ABE and includes the first year's annual subscription.

Annual Subscription Fee (£)
Students and associate members 40
Full member 60
Fellow member 75

Annual subscriptions are due each year in the April or October 12 months after your initial registration.  (The annual subscription fee also reactivates a lapsed account.)