Duration: 1500 hours
COURSE STRUCTURE
You must complete all assignments and pass exams for the following fifteen modules:
1. Writing a Web Site (HTML)
Introduction to the Internet and HTML
The most important HTML Tags
Simplification through HTML Construction Software
Creating Links
Loading a Site onto the Internet
Adding Graphics
Designing a Web Site that Works
Advanced Features
2. Visual Basic .Net Programming
Introduction To Visual Basic
Code Theory (Part 1)
Code Theory (Part 2)
Objects (Part 1)
Objects (Part 2)
Application Design
3. ASP.Net
This module will expand on website database development techniques and more using Microsofts ASP.NET technology.
4. E Commerce
Introduction – what is e-commerce (more than the internet)
Success and failure – what makes the difference
Promotional strategies – are different on the internet
Optimizing web site potential
Increasing web site exposure
Automating supply of goods, services and cash flow
Managing constant change
Dealing with e-commerce problems
5. SQL
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to SQL. By the end of the course, the student should be able to easily understand all the major aspects of SQL.
6. Photoshop
Develops a basic understanding of how to create and manipulate images and artwork compositions using Adobe Photoshop for use on the web, email and print.
7. Publishing I
Nature and Scope of the Publishing world
Desktop Publishing A
Desktop Publishing B
Illustration: Graphics
Illustration: Photography
Research Skills : Market Research, researching an article, etc
Marketing of Publications
Ethics & the law in publishing
Developing a publishing project
8. Computer Servicing I
The Computer Workshop.
Computer and Workshop safety.
Hardware Components.
Different Systems & Basic Disassembly.
System Assembly.
Peripherals.
Installation of software.
Computer Maintenance.
Troubleshooting.
9. Business Studies
Procedures for establishing a business
Management procedures, including Quality Assurance
Communication with suppliers and customers
Problem solving techniques
Staff management
Financial management
Developing production strategies
Evaluating marketing performance
10 Business Planning
Introduction to business plans
Focus and Direction – Developing a clear direction and developing mission and vision statements
Developing strategies and objectives
Planning for growth
Risk management and contingencies
Systems – quality management, innovation management, information technology and control processes.
Marketing plans
Operations plans
Human resources plans
Financial plans
11. Project Management
Introduction to Project Management
Project Identification
Project Planning
Project Implementation
Project Completion & Evaluation
Improving Key Technical Skills
Improving Key Leadership Skills
Improving Key Interpersonal Skills
12. Marketing (Foundations)
Marketing is the cornerstone of most modern businesses. Lack of marketing knowledge is frequently the reason why a good business concept does not succeed. This module deals with all aspects of marketing from presentation and packaging, to advertising and selling, developing in you an acute awareness of what is needed to achieve and maintain a good market share.
13. Sales Management
Developing Sales Concepts
Developing Sales Relationships
Sales Ethics
Building Product Knowledge
Developing a Customer Strategy
Presentation Strategy Options
Closing a Sale
Managing Yourself
Managing a Sales Team
14. Research Project I
The Research Project involves some theoretical studies followed by designing, conducting and writing up research on a relevant topic. Selection of the topic, and progress in this project is monitored and guided by a tutor.
15. Industry Meetings (100 hours)
Industry Meetings involves attendance at committee meetings, seminars, conferences, exhibitions, trade shows, or any other events that are relevant. The student needs to submit documentary proof of attendance (eg. references, testimonials, receipts etc)
