Digital Skills and Literacy for Managers
Details
Duration
10 days
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for Managers.
Methodology
The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.
All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments and lunch.
All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accomodation and Airport Pickup
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Computers and Windows Operating System
Module 2: Microsoft Word
Module 3: Microsoft Excel
Module 4: Microsoft Outlook
Module 5: Microsoft Poweint
Module 6: Microsoft Access
Module 7: Web Surfing
- Social Media Security
- Drop box
- Google Drive
- Emails
Module 8: Virus Control (Antivirus Management Techniques)
- Viruses
- Definitions
- Types of viruses
- Software Bugs.
- Trojan Horses.
- Software Chameleons.
- Software Bombs.
- Logic Bombs.
- Time Bombs.
- Classification Of Viruses
- Resident viruses
- Non-resident viruses
- Vectors and hosts
- History Of Viruses
- Ways in which a virus can infect a computer
- Different Approaches Of Dealing With Virus
- Dictionary approach
- Suspicious approach
- Heuristic approach
- Sandbox approach
- File type approach
- White listing approach
- Issues Of Concern
- Replication strategy
- Types of transmission media and files commonly targeted by viruses.
- Methods that viruses use to avoid detection
- Vulnerable computer spots
- Virus Detection
- What to do if infected
- Introduction to antivirus softwares
- Types of antivirus softwares
- How antivirus softwares work
- Installing, managing, updating and using antivirus softwares
- Preventive measures
- Counter measures (user education)
- Recovery methods
- Policies that can be implemented to control virus risk in computers
Module 9: Social Media and Communication
- Social Media Skills and tricks
- Emails
- Conferencing facilities including Skype, Zoom, Hangout
Schedules
| Weekdays | 08:00 AM — 05:00 PM |
| No. of Days: | 10 |
| Total Hours: | 80 |
IRES offers technical and management consultancy services as well as education and training services designed for individuals’ and groups from organizations working in public, not for profit and private sectors.
IRES Kenya has identified itself with a niche market that largely comprises of Government ministries, departments and agencies (MDA’s) and UN agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations, from Africa, Europe, Asia, Middle-East and the Caribbean. We have also served academic institutions, international research organizations, financial institutions and private companies from across the globe. As at 2018 we offer our services in more than 15 locations globally.
Our technical and management consultancy services are in the areas of Agriculture, Education, Energy, Oil and gas, Health, Environment and natural resources, ICT for development, spatial planning, Governance, Management and leadership, communication, transport, revenue management, marketing development and environment among others.
Our education and training services are aimed helping individuals improve their professional knowledge, competence, skill, and effectiveness and enable the institutions to get the best out of their workforce. This is achieved through conducting high impact professional diploma and certificate courses, short courses, conferences, workshops and seminars. ...
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