Training Programme in ICT Enabled Applications, Web-Designing and E-Commerce for Small Enterprise Operations

In the recent years there has been a significant diffusion of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) segment. However, because of resource constraints their use of software and web based solutions has remained suboptimal. SMEs need professionals with skills to use advanced computing tools for decision support, web applications, internet/intranet services, e-commerce, etc. to gain competitive advantage. This programme aims at preparing participants to efficiently and effectively use Web and Information Technologies for their business functions.

Objective

The programme is to equip the participants with intermediary and advanced skills and techniques for effective and efficient use of Microsoft office software suite with VBA, Web applications and other software for SMEs. This training will enhance individual and organizational software usage competencies leading to improvement in ROI in ICT.

Course Content
Module 1 Introduction to Advanced Applications in Microsoft Word and Excel
Module 2 Relational Database Management with ACCESS
Module 3 Preparing Website with Front Page
Module 4 Visual Basic for Applications(VBA) for Developing Software
Module 5 Data Analysis for Quality Control, Marketing and Business Intelligence
Module 6 Managing Projects with MS Project
Module 7 Software Applications for Managing Accounts, Inventory and Finance
Module 8 Setting up Enterprise Network and Internet Facility
Module 9 Assessing Enterprise IT Needs

Benefits to Participants :

The participants on completion of the programme will be able to:

* understand applicability and usage of a variety of advanced functionalities of office productivity suite-MS Office 2003 professional.
* use project management software
* create smart applications using macros, queries and report objects
* use Visual Basic for applications as a programming tool
* develop and maintain their website using Front Page
* carry out data analysis for statistical quality control
* understand e-commerce
* comprehend business applications of Internet (for marketing and competitive intelligence)
* use accounting software – Tally / Microsoft Small Business Accounting
* carry out a small in-house need based software project
* deal with virus threats
* make investment in IT judiciously