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Short Description A Brilliant guide to the new eCitizen qualification from the ECDL Foundation - giving everything you need to know to pass the eCitizen exam, when you need it! Long Description The new eCitizen qualification has been developed by the ECDL Foundation to meet the need for individuals who have little knowledge of computer use and allow them to develop an understanding and experience of the Internet and inclusion within the Information Society. The tasks contained within the course are designed to allow the candidate to become more involved within an on-line culture and are developed to allow the candidate to gain a practical experience of some of the opportunities the Internet presents. Therefore, to supplement the basic IT skills which are presented within the course there is a close link to a number of real applications such as online banking and information retrieval to allow the candidate to truly interact with the Internet.eCitizen has been carefully tailored to work alongside government targets to provide UK citizens with the web skills they require to improve their quality of life:- Foundation Skills - The technological skills needed to use the Internet (e.g.: open a browser, open and send an email)- Information Searching - Getting reliable information from the Internet (e.g.: use a search engine, be aware of the safety of personal data. Use information such as news, government...;)- e-Participation - Interaction and involvement with the web (e.g.: online forms, e-commerce, book a flight, use e-learning materials)Throughout there is an understanding developed of personal safety (credit cards, Spam, personal data)