CAREERS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COURSES TO SUPPORT YOUR CV, CURRENT JOB OR PROMOTION SUMMARY OF OUR COURSES:

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1 CAREERS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Most people don t realise how exciting, challenging, diverse and rewarding a career in IT can be. IT is a fast-paced and ever-changing environment where innovation is the key to success. The industry relies on energetic and innovative people for it to keep thriving. Today, almost everyone is an IT user whether it s a PC keyboard, calibrated controls or a wireless control, if you know how to make it work, you will be in demand. Choosing a career path is not always easy. It is wise to base your career decisions on a good understanding of yourself, as well as a thorough knowledge of the occupations and courses open to you. It is important that you take charge of your career. It takes time to think about yourself, to decide what sort of lifestyle you want, talk to people and to explore occupations. COURSES TO SUPPORT YOUR CV, CURRENT JOB OR PROMOTION Should you already be in your desired career, IT can still support you and add value to your qualification giving you the edge over your opposition. There are courses designed for people with limited or no knowledge of computers who want to learn about the aspects of the popular Microsoft Office package to assist them in their current or future positions. Computer literacy is important for any person working in the formal employment sector today. Courses to support your CV, current job or promotion can be done either through a part time career course pace or as a short course. SUMMARY OF OUR COURSES: Course Office Application Specialist Skills Programme Office Application Specialist (evening) Skills Programme National Certificate: Information Technology: End User Computing NQF Credits Project Management Skills Programme PC Technician Skills Programme System Administrator Skills Programme System Administrator Skills Programme (PC Technician Skills Programme first year) System Engineer Skills Programme Graphic Design, Multimedia and Web Programming Skills Programme E-Design and Solution Developer Skills Programme For more information regarding these courses, check out the rest of brochure! Duration 1 Year 6 months 2 Years 1 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 1 Year 2 Year 1 Year

2 2 ATTI QUALITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING Within South Africa, ATTI is committed to aligning itself to the national initiatives regarding training and development strategies in the country. Our career and corporate students enjoy a sense of confidence regarding the service and value they obtain from us by entrusting their IT training solutions to ATTI that has: Over 10 years experience in Computer Education and Training Numerous Educational Training Centers in South Africa More than 50 highly qualified full time professionals A base of over 100 Corporate and Government clients Over 5000 students trained annually Staff who are passionate about students future in Information Technology Our training involves: Outcome-Based Methodologies Practical assessments Highly qualified Lecturers, assessors and moderators Instructor-led Training Small classes with each student having his/her own computer to work on Practice sessions during the week and Saturdays for those who do not have computers at home The latest courseware with the latest technology Because learners cope better in a learning environment with a more practical approach towards learning we aim to find the perfect balance between the classroom and the practical environment. ATTI Accreditation: MICT SETA (Acc/2010/04/817) fully accredited with registered assessors and moderators An Microsoft IT Academy FASSET SETA (585/01372/12) accredited with registered assessors and moderators Certification: Assessment Opportunities: Students can be assessed through any of the following bodies: ATTI Skills Certificate (included in the course price) MICT Seta SAQA credits (included in the course price, t s and c s apply) FASSET Seta SAQA credits (included in the course price, t s and c s apply) Microsoft International international certification (excluded in the course price) Ask your academic councilor for more information regarding these additional credit-bearing exams Graduation: All students who successfully complete a career course (1 year or more) will graduate at ATTI.

3 3 REGISTRATIONS FOR 2016 CAREER COURSES: Registrations start from 4 th January 2016 until classes start Career classes start from 25 th January 2016 at ATTI. Registration: you need to: Fill in ATTI application form Pay registration fee Bring a copy of your ID book and copy of ID book of the person that will be paying for your studies The person responsible for payment needs to fill in forms and bring the necessary documentation. This person can come with you in January during orientation week before classes start to sort out your payment plans. First monthly installment to be paid in January 2016 when classes start. Please remember: If you register in January, you must also pay your first installment so plan ahead. If you studied somewhere else and would like to join ATTI, bring along your results from your previous school to see which subjects we can credit you with. We will also work you out a new quotation. ATTI has 300 scholarships to give away to any learner (both learners finishing grade 12 and students who are already working) for These scholarships subsidize additional student expenses you encounter as a student no matter how long you study here, it pays for all your books and course material that you need for your course as well as for exam rewrites. The scholarships work on a first come first serve basis and anyone can get one, no requirements are needed. The first 300 learners to register for a career course automatically get this scholarship. The scholarship is held on merit during your studies. DURING ORIENTATION OF YOUR COURSE: On the commencement of any career course, all the ATTI staff are involved with the orientation of new registered learners. This orientation period of welcome helps: To facilitate a smooth transition from high school or work environment to a learning environment To provide a fun, interactive environment for new students to put them at ease To enhance the new student s potential growth and development in the classroom To provide professional academic advice and assistance for all new students To advise all new students of the policies, procedures, regulations, rights and responsibilities governing ATTI To create a positive attitude amongst the new comers and their career choice and studies thereof To increase student-faculty-administrative staff contact and interaction to create positive relations To introduce the new students to all the staff members of ATTI During this orientation, the students will receive: Students can choose a class time that suits them: either morning, afternoon or evening classes are options (as structured) A payment option contract will be issued to you where you can state the time of month that would best suit you for payment as well as the best method of payment. Course payment options are: Direct cash payment can be made to ATTI, Debit Order, Bank Account Deposits, Cheques, Credit Card Student Rulebook to advise students on how ATTI procedures work Course Introduction and overview conducted by the lecturer Courses Timetable to indicate the milestone of each subject and important dates for exams, practicals and projects Course material or books Student Cards PARENTS AND GUARDIANS You can be confident about you and your family obtaining professional training that meets both the local and international standards at ATTI. Parents have access to staff during normal office hours. To see administration staff or lecturers contact the receptionist at (051) and she will arrange the appointment. Parents and Guardians are welcome to contact ATTI at any time for a study progress report. This report includes class attendance, exam results, practical results, project results, and outstanding exams or practicals.

4 4 OFFICE APPLICATION SPECIALIST SKILLS PROGRAMME The purpose of this programme is to build the knowledge and skills required by learners within an office environment using MS Office 2010 Applications. It is intended to empower learners to acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes and values required to operate confidently in the MS Office Software environment. Duration: 12 Months day class 6 month - evening class Minimum Requirements Grade 10 Subjects / learning areas PC Basics Windows 8.1 Internet MS Outlook MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint MS Access Possible Careers: Office administrator Personal assistant Project team member Call centre operator Data capturer Office clerk Cashier Secretary Receptionist Methodology: Lecturer-based classes Practical application of programs Course Price: Contact the Academic Councilor Certification: ATTI Office Application Specialist Skills Certificate Individual unit standards on NQF level 3 External International exams at own cost: Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS).

5 5 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: END USER COMPUTER A qualifying learner will be able to: Apply the knowledge, techniques and skills of End User computing applications in the workplace, understand the impact and use information communication and technology in an organization and society, improve communication by combining communication skills with End User Computing skills and improve the application of mathematical literacy in the workplace by better utilizing applications. Duration: 24 Months Minimum Requirements Grade 11 Subjects / learning areas Year 1: Year 2: PC Basics Windows 8.1 Internet MS Outlook MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint MS Access IT Concepts HIV / AIDS Communications Mathematical Literacy Accountancy Literacy Possible Careers: Office administrator Personal assistant Project team member Call centre operator Data capturer Office clerk Cashier Secretary Receptionist Methodology: Lecturer-based classes Practical application of programs Course Price: Contact the Academic Councilor Certification: ATTI Office Application Specialist Skills Certificate MICT SETA Certification Programme NQF level 3 Minimum 130 Credits External International exams at own cost: Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS).

6 6 PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS PROGRAMME The purpose of this programme is to build the knowledge and skills required by learners within an office environment using MS Office 2010 Applications. It is intended to empower learners to acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes and values required to operate confidently in the MS Office Software environment. Project Management is growing exponentially. It is now used in virtually all industries such as health care, government, education and banking. This course will teach students fundamental project management skills. It covers the entire project life cycle from initiation and planning through execution, acceptance, support and closure. Students will also learn to utilise the software package MS Project. Duration: 12 Months Minimum Requirements Grade 11 Subjects / learning areas Semester A: Semester B: PC Basics Project Management Theory Windows 8.1 MS Project Internet MS Outlook 2010 MS Word 2010 MS Excel 2010 MS PowerPoint 2010 MS Access 2010 Possible Careers: Office administrator Personal assistant Project team member Secretary Receptionist Project coordinator Project Manager Methodology: Lecturer-based classes Practical application of programs Course Price: Course price: Contact the Academic Councilor Certification: ATTI Office Application Specialist Skills Certificate and Project Management Skills Certificate Individual Unit Standards NQF level 3 External International exams at own cost: Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS), Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS.

7 7 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR / SYSTEM ENGINEER SKILLS PROGRAMME Students are then taught the latest skills needed by today s computer support professionals. Students will learn to perform tasks such as installation, building, upgrading, repairing, troubleshooting, configuration, diagnosing and preventative maintenance, and basic networking. The students will gain knowledge and skills of networking by learning features and functions of networking components, installing and configuring, and troubleshooting hardware, protocols and services. Students will also learn to effectively maintain and monitor server resources, functions and performances. Duration: 2 or 3 year option Minimum Requirements Grade 11 Subjects / learning areas: International Curriculum: Option 1: 2 year Year 1: PC Basics Windows 8.1 Internet MS Outlook MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint MS Access Hardware and Software Technologies Networking Technician Year 2: Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Administering Windows Server 2012 Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services Year 3: (Optional): System Engineer Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure Option 2: 3 year Year 1: PC Technician PC Basics Windows 8.1 Internet MS Outlook MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint MS Access Hardware and Software Technologies Year 2: (Optional) Computer Professional Networking Technician Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Year 3: (Optional) System Administrator Administering Windows Server 2012 Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services Year 4: (Optional) - System Engineer Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure Implementing an Advanced Server Infrastructure Possible Careers: Entry-level service technician Enterprise technician IT Administrator Field Service Technician PC Technician Call Centre Technician Depot Technician Bench Technician IT System Consultant Desktop User Technical Sales Roles Remote Support Technician IT Support Desktop Technical trainer Network Technician System Administrator Help Desk Technician Methodology: Lecturer-based classes Practical application of programs / technical tasks Course Price: Contact the Academic Councilor Certification: ATTI Office Application Specialist Skills Certificate / PC Technician Skills Certificate / Computer Professional Skills Certificate / System Administrator Skills Certificate Individual unit standards based on NQF level 3 to 5 Credits depending on years completed External International exams at own cost: Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS), Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS).

8 10 The learner will specialize in CorelDraw (Graphic Design), HTML 5 (Web Programming) and Bootstrap Framework (Responsive Web Design). This course will provide learners with the knowledge to create rich graphics, more advanced animation techniques, incorporating sound, video and flash movies. Learners will also cover the essential techniques required to create and maintain a production Internet and intranet site. This course is for learners who want to become advanced developers who can design and develop leading-edge enterprise solutions. Duration: GRAPHIC DESIGN, MULTIMEDIA AND WEB PROGRAMMING SKILLS PROGRAMME OR E-DESIGN AND SOLUTION DEVELOPER SKILLS PROGRAMME 2 year Minimum Requirements Grade 11 Subjects / learning areas Graphic Design, Multimedia and Web Programing Course Year 3 Optional: E-Design and Solution Developer Course, optional Year 1: PC Basics Windows 8.1 Internet MS Outlook MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint MS Access CorelDraw Year 2: HTML 5 Cascading Style Sheets JQuery Bootstrap Framework Year3: Optional WordPress MySQL PHP Possible Careers: Graphic Designer Multimedia and Animation Designer Web Designer ; Web Programmer Web Commerce Consultants ; Web Applications Developer Methodology: Lecturer-based classes Practical application of programs / technical tasks Course Price: Contact he Academic Councilor Web Commerce Consultants Software Analyst Database Developer Web Applications Developer IT Manager Software Engineer Certification: ATTI Office Application Specialist Skills Certificate / Multimedia and Web Programing Skills Certificate / E-Design and Solution Developer Skill Certificate Individual unit standards NQF level 3 to 5 Credits depending on years completed External International exams at own cost: Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS)), Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS).

9 11 SHORT COURSES Office Application Specialist 2010 PC Basics Windows 8.1 MS Word MS Excel MS PowerPoint Internet Explorer 8 MS Outlook Microsoft Project Management: Project Management theory Project Management Level 1 Project Management Level 2 Duration 5 Days 5 Days MS OFFICE 2010/2013 SUBJECTS CAN ALSO BE DONE INDIVIDUALLY AS NEEDED MS Word (Level 1, 2, 3) MS Excel (Level 1, 2, 3) MS Access (Level 1, 2, 3) MS PowerPoint (Level 1, 2, 3) MS Outlook (Level 1,2) MS Project (Level 1,2) Duration 1 Day per level 1 Day per level 1 Day per level 1 Day per level 1 Day per level 1 Day per level TECHNICAL COURSES Computer Technician Hardware Computer Technician Software Network Technician Duration 5 Days 5 Days 5 Days For more information and prices about ATTI Bloemfontein Short Courses contact Tokkie van Rensburg, Corporate marketer at: or tokkie@atti.co.za

10 12 Important Notice ATTI Bloemfontein offer short-courses and skills programs with a strong focus on core IT subjects and therefore decided to seek accreditation with Media, Advertising, Information and Communication Technologies (MICT) Sector Education and Training Authority and not with the Department of Education or Umalusi. Our accreditation number is Acc/2010/04/817 and can be confirmed with Hemmy Shikwambana ETQA Administrator Provider Accreditation Direct Tel: Direct Fax Mobile: hemmy.shikwambana@isettseta.org.za with Reference Number: 2010/04/817 ATTI Bloemfontein have registered with the Microsoft IT Academy which allow our learners that wished to write any Microsoft exams to qualify for international exams at discounted prices and our registration details are ITA REF. C / Membership ID: (KMM V7334L0KM) and can be verified through Microsoft South Africa at Please don t hesitate to speak to our Academic Counselor if anything is unclear or you need more info regarding our accreditation. ATTI E-SPORTS ATTI Computer Education and Training is not only involved in the training part of IT, but we also participate in e-sports. ATTI students meet every week at our center to sharpen their gaming skills leading to the MSSA (Mind Sport South Africa) provincial championships. Winners in this category can represent the Free State at the National LAN Championships and ultimately represent their country at the IESF and WCG. Our students are currently playing Call of Duty 4, Fifa, Guitar Hero, Quake, Counter Strike, Dota and World of Warcraft.

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12 14 CONTACT DETAILS: For more information about ATTI Bloemfontein Career Courses contact our academic councilor at: or for more information For more information about ATTI Bloemfontein Short Courses / Bursaries contact Tokkie van Rensburg, Corporate marketer at: or tokkie@atti.co.za For more information about ATTI Bloemfontein School fees / letter quotations contact Marlene Thomas, Financial Director at: or marlene@atti.co.za Or come visit us at: ADDRESS: 41 BARNES STREET across from the Musicon