INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAINING COURSES

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1 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TRAINING COURSES

2 ICT 01 Microsoft OneNote 2013 Essentials In its simplest form, OneNote is an electronic version of a paper notebook where you can write down notes, thoughts, ideas, scribbles, reminders, and all kinds of other information. Unlike the traditional document page format of other programs such as word-processing or spreadsheet programs, OneNote offers a freeform canvas where you can type, write, or draw notes in the form of text, graphics, and images wherever and however you want them. Unlike the notes in a paper notebook, OneNote lets you add, move, and delete anything on its pages and in its sections. You can add more space where and when you need it, and you can stay organized by dragging note items into their own sections or even into different notebooks. You can separate and organize your notes by subjects or projects, or keep separate notebooks for different places and interests. OneNote is easy to use, and it doesn't force everyone to work in the same way. Course Contents: The course covers Create a OneNote notebook Working with Local Notebooks and Notebook Views Organize a notebook Create and Organize Sections and Pages Manage notebook content Locate Information in a Notebook Share information from a Notebook Share Notebooks Opening and Protecting Shared Notebooks. For Whom: Suitable for all cadres of staff in any organization. ICT 02 ICT and Office This course aims to enhance the knowledge of secretaries, personal assistants, clerical officers and office manager regarding the role of office management and its importance and to upgrade core office management skills. It provides opportunity to share experiences of best practices of office management among participants and also to assist participants in the effective implementation of learning in the work context. Contents: Computer Fundamental Concepts Guide to Administrative Behaviour Office Organization, Work Planning and Control Managing the Boss, the Office and Professional Ethics Managing Official and Confidential Information Office Account Procedure and Practice Office Productivity. For Whom: Suitable for secretaries, personal assistants, clerical officers and office managers in both the public and private sectors. ICT 03 Internet Basics and Applications Many public officers and top executives are denied the pool of advantages in the use of modern electronic communication facility in the internet world. They cannot access their mails or send information electronically, not to talk of making useful research in the electronic world. This course is designed to break the barriers and expose participants to the internet world.

3 Course Contents: The course will cover basic internet principles the service providers and users how the internet works World Wide Web basics set up cyber cafes electronic commerce and security concerns. For Whom: All middle and top public officers and top executives of public and private organizations. ICT 04 Understanding the New Government Integrated Financial Information System (GIFMIS) With the implementation of the e-payment System Platform (Remita), the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), the Treasury Single Account (TSA) and the Government Integrated Financial Information System (GIFMIS), it becomes understandable that all financial transactions of government are carried out electronically. This new development posed a lot of challenges to all treasury staff towards the usage of the new systems and payment arrangements. In a bid to overcome these challenges, the training programme is specially designed for all Treasury staff across all the MDAsto be proficient, knowledgeable and highly skillful in the usage of the e-transaction platforms in the public sector. Course Contents: The course covers Overview of Financial Systems in Nigeria Introduction to CBN e-payment Platform (Remita) Introduction to Government Integrated Financial Information System (GIFMIS) GIFMIS System Set-up Understanding GIFMIS Chart of Accounts GIFMIS Processes and Procedure Generating Financial Reports Risk in the Electronic Financial System. For Whom: Suitable for all treasury accountants in line ministries, agencies and offices both at the state and federal government. ICT 05 Information System for Effective Process and Decision Making Information Systems (MIS) are databases incorporated on computer networks that provide relevant information to management for appropriate decision making. MIS components consist of management considerations and expectations, computer networks, information structures and sharing schemes, data transmission devices, and overall control and security of the information. MIS is used by lower and middle management in carrying out their day-to-day operational activities and short-term tactical activites. Decision Support Systems (DDS) and Executive Support Systems (ESS) are used by middle and top management for medium-term and longterm strategic decisions. Course Contents: These include the following information technology basics information management and integration database developments networking principles data transmission, standardization and security.

4 For Whom: Suitable for middle and top management staff of an organization. ICT 06 Information Security The Federal Government of Nigeria in its transformation agenda has embarked on efforts to implement its e-government policy by bringing in so many reforms in the Financial and Economic Sectors, the Electoral process, the Education and Public Service sector. There is no doubt that all government agencies has embraced electronic way of Revenue Forecasting, Generation, Finance and Accounting, Office, Human Resource and Payroll Administration. However, as good as the policy maybe, it is also of note that the system may breed a lot of fraud, thereby defrauding the Federal Government of its accrued revenue and also making a mockery of the Government policy. The objective of this training programme is to equip public servants with relevant skills and knowledge to be able to manage information security risks and threats. Course Contents: The course covers Access Control Principles and Objectives Telecommunications Security Objectives, Threats and Countermeasures Risk and Business Continuity Planning Policy, Standards and Organization Computer Architecture and System Security Law, Investigation and Ethics Cryptography Computer Operations Security. For Whom: Suitable for all ICT Staff in line ministries, agencies and offices both at the state and federal government. ICT 07 Information Technology Service (ITSM) The programme will provide a detailed, modular introduction to the concepts, terms, definitions, benefits, objectives, and relationships with core IT Service processes and functions, according to the ITIL best practice framework. The programme is based on principles described in ITIL s Service Support and Service Delivery Standards. The programme will prepare participants for the examination leading to the Foundation Certificate in IT Service. Course Contents: The course covers Introduction to Service The Service Lifecycle Service Portfolio Service Level Incident Change Financial Service Catalogue Availability Supplier Service Assets and Configuration For Whom: Suitable for Middle and Top Staff of IT Departments in Government Ministries, Departments and Regulatory Agencies, Private and Public Companies, and Banks.

5 ICT 08 Application of ICT to Human Resource All public and private offices, including businesses and government, generate personnel records. Personnel records play a vital role in providing the information needed by organizations to manage and pay their staff members, plan their workforce requirements and monitor staff performance. Ultimately, any organization s development and sustainability will depend on sound and effective human resource management, and the approaches it chooses to follow will be derived in part from an analysis of the information contained in personnel records. The purpose of this course is to provide guidance to those who create, use and keep personnel records, both in paper and electronic form. With the introduction of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), human resource management functions and processes are increasingly conducted electronically. Contents: Human Resource : An Overview Information System Evolution of ICT in Human Resource Human Resource Information System (HRIS) IPPIS Process: An Overview Improving Personnel Record-keeping System and Verifying the Payroll. For Whom: Suitable for Human Resource Personnel, Payroll and Salary Officers and Auditors ranging from lower, middle to top management team in both the public and private sectors. ICT 09 Computer Assisted Auditing and Risk With the computerization of all financial transactions of government, coupled with the implementation of the e-payment system, the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), Government Integrated Financial Information System (GIFMIS) and e-tax System in the country, it becomes imperative for all Public Auditors to be proficient and highly skillful in the operation of computer assisted auditing software. Contents: Internal Auditing: An Overview Human Aspect of Internal Auditing Internal Control Risk Analysis and Information System (IS) Audit Process Computer Assisted Auditing Techniques, (ACL Software) International Auditing Standards Audit Reporting. For Whom: Suitable for all Public Sector Auditors (both Internal and External) ranging from lower, middle to top management team. ICT 10 e-government Strategies and Implementation e-government which is the application of information & communication tools in government, world over, is currently changing the way government business is implemented

6 with emphasis on due diligence, transparency, efficiency in the delivery of government services. We live in an increasingly interconnected society, where the Internet has spawned tremendous improvements in efficiency and customer service. People use the telephone and the Internet to get service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. More than 60 percent of all Internet users interact with government websites. E-Government will save taxpayers a significant amount of money, while adding value to citizens experience with government and better serving their needs. Contents: Introduction to e-governance and it s Components E-government Strategy Nigeria s March to e-government Practical examples of e-government implementation in Nigeria e-government: Lessons of Experience Chief Concern for e-government Key Issues for e-government Governance and of Change. For Whom: Suitable for all levels of managers in the Public and Private sectors ranging from lower, middle to top management team. ICT 11 Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) ITIL is an approach to deliver proactive and pragmatic IT Service. Depending upon industry sector, ITSM related costs account between 65%-80% of all IT expenditure. Put simply, IT Service (ITSM) is the group of processes and functions that oil the wheels of the IT machine. Managing and mitigating IT risk is critical to the survival of every business. Proactive ITSM can be thought of as risk management for IT which can t be ignored by any public or private organization. This program is specially designed for all IT staff in any organization (Public and Private Sector) for decision making and risk assessment in IT products and services. Contents: IT Service IT Capabilities IT Resources IT Processes IT Functions and Operations. For Whom: This course is suitable for the following; Senior, Business Unit Managers, IT Staff responsible for keeping the IT System running, all IT products and services end users in all public and private sector. ICT 12 Cloud Computing This training program helps attendees understand the rapidly developing world of cloud computing. While the term is widely known, cloud computing's characteristics, architectures, and impact on system design is less widely understood. JK Consulting Cloud Computing course clears the fog regarding cloud computing and enables organizations to clearly grasp the potential of cloud computing for their future IT initiatives. Training Overview: Attendees to this workshop will learn cloud fundamentals as well as explore how to apply cloud computing to their applications and infrastructures.

7 Course Contents: These include the following Key cloud computing characteristics Cloud computing architectures and impact on application design Managing cloud infrastructures Ensuring data privacy and storage persistence Creating a cloud computing action plan. For Whom: Suitable for Senior IT managers assessing the potential for leveraging cloud computing, System architects designing systems incorporating cloud computing, IT operations managers responsible for infrastructure services and Application developers considering cloud computing options for future projects.