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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I access the Chalksoft course materials if I have a Mac?
Yes you can. Any browser on any computer (so long as it can display Flash movies) can be used to access the online course content. However, for the CD-based version (which runs on your local area network), Microsoft Windows is required.
What software is used to teach the computer skills covered in the course?
The Microsoft Office suite of programs. Since we had to base the materials on a single suite of software, we selected MS Office as the one which would have the biggest user base.
Can I use my school-based login details to log in to the Chalksoft web site so that I can continue my studies at home?
Yes you can. The same login details work both on your LAN and on our web site.
Is Chalksoft associated in any way with the ICDL or ECDL organizations?
No. Chalksoft is an independent organisation which is in no way affiliated with the ICDL or the ECDL organisations. It does, however, produce training materials based on the ECDL published syllabus v4
Do the Chalksoft ICDL-based courses comply with the official ICDL course syllabus?
Yes. The Chalksoft courses cover every published learning outcome of the official ICDL syllabus.
What is the difference (if any) between the CD-based Chalksoft course materials, and accessing the courses live from the Chalksoft web site?
The CD-based Chalksoft course uses an application provided on CD to schools or organisations which purchase 10 or more licences. It is a CD which contains all 50 lessons, full course indexes, user management features and some other utilities. Users who install this version do not need an Internet connection to do the course (except for the assignments, which need to be accessed on our servers, live.)
Accessing the course materials live will provide the identical user experience, except that a live Internet connection is required.
Is it true that my Chalksoft account never expires?
Yes. Your Chalksoft account is valid forever. It never expires, and is what we call “login for life”. This means that you may return years later and pick up where you left off, or even do the course all over again if you wish.
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