The Office 2007 manuals & course files listed below are free for Swansea University staff & students. Although we no longer offer the ECDL qualification the manuals offer a structured approach to learning the application.
To download the material (pdfs & course files) please click on the relevant software application hyperlink on the left below.
You will be asked to login - it is your normal Swansea university username & password.
The ECDL Training Manuals cover 7 areas at basic level, no prior knowledge of the subject area is required.
| Manuals | Topics covered |
| M1 - IT Security for Users | System performance security, information security, technical security, data security, guidelines & procedures |
| M2 - IT User Fundamentals | Using the computer & managing files; operating systems, file management, system maintenence, print management, security, law health & safety |
| M3 - Word Processing | Using Word 2007 for: document creation, formatting, working with objects, mail merge, prepare outputs |
| M4 - Spreadsheets | Using Excel 2007 for: managing worksheets, formatting, charts, formulas & functions |
| M5 - Database | Using Access 2007 for: creating tables, retrieving information, relationships, queries, forms & reports |
| M6 - Presentation | Using PowerPoint 2007 for: creating a presentation to include; text, images, effects - animation & transitions |
| M7 - Information & Communication | Web searching & navigation, compose, send, reply to emails using Internet Explorer and Outlook |
The Advanced ECDL Training Manuals cover topics at a much higher level than ECDL and assumes a basic knowledge of the subject area.
The Office 2007 Upgrade Manuals cover new features and the major differences between previous Office versions.