IT Bootcamp: National Qualification Information Technology

National Certificate: IT (Qualification ID 61591, NQF level 3, 130 credits)

Its fun, its fast paced and its to the point – it's the IT Bootcamp: National Qualification Information Technology! Obtain the most sought after qualification for Office Professionals – The National Certificate in IT.

In order to thrive in a rapidly changing technological environment, it is imperative to develop your computer skills. A nationwide survey found that computer literacy requirements for all job levels has increased dramatically over the last few years, and will continue to do so. This qualification is probably the most handy tool you will acquire in your career!

For cutting-edge skills development, we provide comprehensive instructor-led training to ensure that you grasp the latest and fastest way of performing tasks. You will leave able to immediately apply your new knowledge in your work environment.

Course Objectives

  • Demonstrate an understanding of applying MS Word skills
  • Demonstrate an understanding of applying MS Powerpoint skills
  • Demonstrate an understanding of applying MS Excel skills
  • Demonstrate an understanding of MS Outlook
  • Demonstrate an understanding of Outlook Explorer
  • Improve Communication by combining communication skills with End User Computing skills
  • Improve the application of mathematical literacy in the workplace, by better utilising End User Computing Applications
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the use of Information Communications & Technology (ICT) in an organisation

Course Outline

Module 1

  • Introduction to Word
  • Word Intermediate

Module 2

  • Introduction to Powerpoint
  • Powerpoint Intermediate

Module 3

  • Introduction to Excel
  • Excel Intermediate

Module 4

  • Introduction to Outlook
  • Outlook Intermediate

Module 5

  • Introduction to Access
  • Outlook Intermediate

Module 6

  • Understanding principles of the internet and the world wide web
  • Introduction to Internet Explorer
  • Describing ICT and its use in a healthy and safe manner

Module 7

  • Maintaining office equipment
  • Understanding environmental and safety issues in a computer environment

Module 8

  • Performing basic business calculations
  • Using mathematics to investigate financial aspects of a business

Module 9

  • Business communication skills
  • Effective business writing

Module 10

  • Project management fundamentals
  • Working as a project team member

Importance of a qualification

Many of the competencies used in the IT profession have been acquired through short courses and on-the-job training, which did not provide formal recognition of the knowledge and skills acquired.

This qualification addresses this by allowing articulation into formal fields of study, by recognising the skills acquired in various means and packaging it as a formal national qualification.

Course Duration
Eight days

Dates
IT Bootcamp S1 10-13 September Pretoria
IT Bootcamp S2 17-20 September Pretoria
(POE Build Ses: 29 & 30 Oct)
IT Bootcamp S1 5-8 March Johannesburg
IT Bootcamp S2 12-15 March Johannesburg
(POE Build Ses: 23 & 24 April)
IT Bootcamp S1 12-15 November Pretoria
IT Bootcamp S2 19-22 November Pretoria
(POE Build Ses: 13 & 14 Dec)
IT Bootcamp S1 13-16 February Pretoria
IT Bootcamp S2 20-23 February Pretoria
(POE Build Ses: 2 & 3 April)
IT Bootcamp S1 7-10 May Pretoria
IT Bootcamp S2 14-17 May Pretoria
(POE Build Ses: 28 & 29 June)
IT Bootcamp S1 15-18 October Johannesburg
IT Bootcamp S2 22-25 October Johannesburg
(POE Build Ses: 3 & 4 Dec)
IT Bootcamp S1 16-19 July Johannesburg
IT Bootcamp S2 23-26 July Johannesburg
(POE Build Ses: 6 & 7 Sept)
IT Bootcamp S1 28-31 May Johannesburg
IT Bootcamp S2 4-7 June Johannesburg
(POE Build Ses: 12 & 13 July)

Investment
R14 550.00 excl VAT 10 Days