| Diploma of e-Business
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| Course Description |
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| The Diploma of e-Business Support is approximately 10
months full-time* or 33 months part-time*. The course
provides the comprehensive training needed in today’s
business world to develop and support electronic business
solutions. |
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| What will I learn? |
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| The skills that you will gain are designed to enable you
to deliver, design, implement and manage IT business
solutions across a variety of industries and business types.
Providing advanced training in networking, Internet skills,
Windows applications, operating systems, database design
and management, as well as programming fundamentals.
e-Business Support provides a comprehensive skills base
upon which to build your knowledge. |
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| Should I consider this course? |
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| This is an ideal course if you want a fast track industry
qualifi cation to start your career in the computer industry.
Challenging positions such as Web Design and Internet
Support as well as broader areas such as Network
Administration, Database Administration, Help Desk and
Software Support are available to graduates of this course. |
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| Web Design and Support |
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| The Diploma of e-Business Support is an ideal course
for those seeking an introductory career role that is
focused on the Internet. Students can elect to gain
hands-on experience in the operation of web tools and
technologies that are highly sought after by industry,
such as multimedia networking, web design tools and
web script development. Students can also elect to
specialise in Linux, which is an increasingly popular
operating system of networks in commercial business. |
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| What do I need to start? |
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| To ascertain whether you qualify for a course at Computer
Power Institute, you must obtain a satisfactory result on our
entrance assessment. Ideally, you will have successfully
completed Year 12/UE or Bursary or have work experience
behind you. Of course, you also need enthusiasm and a
willingness to learn. No previous knowledge of IT is required
to undertake this course. |
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| Major Course Goals |
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| Upon completion of this course, students are able to: |
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Operate and maintain a personal computer |
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Configure and administer a local area network |
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Code a well structured solution to a problem in a
popular programming language |
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Design, develop and support a web server for
electronic business purposes |
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Analyse client’s requirements and determine and
support the appropriate e-Business solution |
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Demonstrate communication, problem solving, time
management, goal setting, planning and customer
relation skills. |
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| Career Path |
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| This course can complement your existing skills and
qualifi cations or provide further opportunities in your
current role. It can also prepare you for a number of career
opportunities including: |
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| CAREER ENTRY |
FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES |
| e-Commerce Support |
e-Commerce Developer |
| Web Developer |
e-Business Develope |
| Network Administrator |
Network Manager |
| Database Administrator |
Database Manager |
| Internet Support |
Software Consultant |
| Software Support |
Training Manager |
| Help Desk |
Sales / Marketing |
| Technical Support |
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| Systems Support |
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| Course Modules |
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| INTRODUCTION |
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Orientation |
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Introduction to Computer Power |
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Introduction to Keyboarding |
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Introduction to Computers |
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| OPERATING SYSTEMS |
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Operate a Computer |
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Introduction to Linux |
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| HARDWARE |
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PC Fundamentals |
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PC Setup |
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PC Advanced |
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| NETWORKS |
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Networking Fundamentals |
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Network Operating Systems |
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| DATA COMMUNICATION FUNDAMENTALS |
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Communicating systems |
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Transmission concepts and systems |
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Data communication protocols |
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Communication systems functions |
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| MICROSOFT SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS |
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Operate a Word Processing Application |
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Operate a Spreadsheet Application |
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Operate a Presentation Package |
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Operate a Database Application |
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Access, retrieve, manipulate, import and export data between
Microsoft software applications |
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Design documents to meet user requirements |
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| DESIGN AND BUILD A DATABASE |
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Database management |
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Elements of a database management system |
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Databases administration |
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Data warehousing |
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| THE INTERNET |
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The Internet and e-Commerce |
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Designing Web Sites |
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Concepts of e-Commerce |
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| ACCOUNTING FUNDAMENTALS |
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Introduction to accounting and management accounting |
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The balance sheet & profi t and loss statement |
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Analysis and interpretation of fi nancial statements |
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| ELECTRONIC ACCOUNTING CONCEPTS |
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Setting up MYOB-receivables, payables, inventory and sales |
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Produce reports to manage a business |
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| STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS |
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Principles of structured programming techniques |
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Apply three basic control structures of sequence, selection and
repetition in writing an algorithm |
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Check algorithms using test data |
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| SETTING UP A WEB SERVER |
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Apache |
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Web scripting |
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Domain name services |
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Proxy servers and fi rewalls |
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| HELP DESK PROBLEM SOLVING TECHNIQUES |
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Help desk roles and responsibilities |
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Help desk policies and procedures |
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Problem solving and prevention |
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| EXTENDED CUSTOMER SERVICE |
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The customer/business relationship |
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Dealing with diffi cult customers |
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Customer feedback |
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| GROUP DEVELOPMENT PROJECT |
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IT business strategy development |
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Manage, guide and apply project integration and quality
management techniques |
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Project life cycle design |
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| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM |
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Goal setting and planning |
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Time and personal resource management |
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Communication skills, decision making |
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Telephone and written communication skills |
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| EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION AND PLANNING |
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Surveying the job market |
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Matching skills with employer needs |
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Interview techniques |
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| ELECTIVES |
| Students will choose to major in one of the following
electives: |
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| LINUX SUPPORT STREAM |
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System Administration |
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Linux File system Management |
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Networking |
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Samba |
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Troubleshooting and system utilities |
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INTERNET WEB STREAM |
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Multimedia Networking |
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Web Design Tools |
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Script Development for the Web |
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