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correspondenceThe Career Development College
Enrol Qualify Achieve
Computer II
Prospectus
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Contents
n Message from the Principal 3
n Why Choose Damelin
Correspondence College? 5
n The Damelin Computer School 7
n Computer Hardware &Software Requirements 8
nIntroduction to PCs (XP) 9
nIntroduction to PCs (Windows Vista) 10
nICDL - Drivers License 11
nMOUS 2003: Proficient & Expert 12
nWord 2003 Core 14
nWord 2003 Expert 16
nExcel 2003 Core 18
nExcel 2003 Expert 20
nPowerPoint 2003 Core 22
nAccess 2003 Core 24
nOutlook 2003 Core 26
nMicrosoft Certified ApplicationSpecialist (MCAS) 28
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Contents cont...
n Diploma in Computerised BookkeepingCareer Guide to ComputerisedBookkeeping Learning Programmes 30
nPastel 10 32nAdobe Photoshop CS4 34
nCorelDRAW X4 35
nAdobe Print Specialist 36
nAdobe Video Specialist 37
nAdobe Web Specialist 39
nAdobe Certified Association Certification 41
- Web Communication
- Rich Media Communication
- Visual Communication
nInformation Systems Management(Certificate) 43
nInformation Systems Management(Diploma) 45
n IT Project Management(Certificate) 47
nMicrosoft Project 2007 49
nMCTS Managing Projects withMS Office Project 2007 51
n10 Steps to Success 53
n
Notes 55
PleasenotethatallMicrosoftsoftwarepackagesthatare supplied to students are OEM versions.
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Message from the Principal
Dear Student
Rightnow,youhaveyoursightsrmlyseton exploring your career development. As
you contemplate further study, you want tobe certain that your hard work will enjoythe credibility and respect of employers.
Rest assured that Damelin Correspond-ence College is a learning institution that isemployer-recognised and trusted. Damelinprides itself on offering you the very bestlearning programmes.
As you page through this prospectus, keep your career goalsrmlyinfocus.Thiswillenableyoutoidentifytheprogrammethat will open the door to your career success.
Why study with Damelin Correspondence College?n Damelin is the largest and most comprehensive offering in
Southern Africa.
n Employers recognise and have confidence in a Damelincertificate as being academically sound and relevant to theirneeds.
n Damelin Correspondence College (Pty) Ltd is provisionallyregistered with the Department of Education until 31December 2014. Registration no. 2008/FE07/037.
n Damelin is provisionally accredited by UMALUSI. Damelin'saccreditation number is FET 00475PA. Employers arerequired to quote this number in their claims to the SkillsLevy Fund, for investing in their employee's education as setout in the Skills Development Act No 31, 2003.
n Damelin Correspondence College offers you the flexibility togain qualifications while you are working.
n Damelin focuses on providing you with programmes of studythat are career-related, and academically driven.
n Damelins expertise includes programme development,curriculum design, content, and student support methodsthat are right up to date.
Register now and be one step closer to the career position youdesire, and the future you are aiming for.
Yours sincerely
Thivhudziwi Vele
Damelin Correspondence College Principal
Message from the Principal cont...
DCCs Learning OpportunitiesDCC caters for a wide variety of learner needs. This meansthat we offer both formal and non-formal programmes. It isimportant that you understand the type of programme for
which you are enrolling.
Damelin Correspondence College offers you thefollowing learning opportunities :
National qualifcationsarecredit-bearingqualicationsregistered on the NQF and accredited by a Quality AssuranceBody, such as a SETA. A skills programme is an accreditedcomponentofanationalqualication.AnexampleofaNationalQualicationofferedbyDCCistheNationalCerticateinBookkeeping, NQF Level 3, SAQA ID 58375, accredited byFASSET.
DCC Provider ProgrammesareDCCsvocationalcerticatesand diplomas that enhance your skills and improve your careeropportunities. Provider Programmes are not linked to the NQF,
but they are in high demand and carry the approval of the DCCAcademic Board. An example of a DCC Provider Programme istheDCCCerticateinProfessionalSecretary.Agent Programmes are programmes for which DCC offerstuition,butwhereDCCdoesnotissuethenalcerticate.Theagentbodyissuesthenalcerticateandmanagesthenalexaminations. An example of an Agent Programme offered byDCCistheMicrosoftOfceUserSpecialist(MOUS)programme.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)Programmes are short courses that help you add to yourcurrentprofessionalknowledgeinaparticulareld,andhence boost your abilities within your career. An example ofaDCCCPDprogrammeistheDCCShortCourseinConictManagement.
Orientation Programmes are short courses that introduceyoutoaparticulareldorcareer,andthatofferyoutheopportunity to explore an interest or skills set without havingto enroll on a full programme. An example of a DCC OrientationProgramme is the DCC Short Course: Introduction to RadioBroadcasting.
Self-employment Programmesweredesignedtoreneyourskillsinaparticulareldofinterest,toteachyouhowtomake a living from a particular skill, interest or hobby, and tohelp you start your own business. An example of a DCC Self-employment programme is the DCC Diploma in ComputerisedBookkeeping.
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Why Choose DamelinCorrespondence?
Employer Credibility
Todays job market is highly competitive, particularly for youngpeoplewhoareseekingtheirrstjob.Inthisenvironment,themost valuable asset that a job-seeker can have is a relevant
qualicationfromanacclaimedandrespectedinstitution.Students can rest assured that, with over 40 years experiencein preparing students for employment, and 30 campusesaround the country, Damelin has an unrivalled reputation asan educational institution. Every employer knows and respectsthe calibre of Damelin graduates.
Flexibility and Commitment to the Student
Studying by correspondence has several advantages over
attending classes at a campus:
n Students can register at any time of the year
n Students can learn at home, according to a convenient
schedule, without having to incur the cost and inconvenience
of travelling to classes at fixed times
n Students can continue to earn an income, while studying
outside of working hours at home.
n Students have access to highly qualified and experienced
Damelin tutors who can provide quick feedback by giving
detailed comments on assignments and can provide
telephonic tutorials on a one-to-one basis.
n Students can engage with study material that is divided
up into logically sequenced, manageable units, which
form part of an integrated and sound learning process of
introduction, reinforcement and review, interspersed with
student-centred exercises.
Career Counselling & Development ServiceStudents are encouraged to make use of Damelins freeeducational counselling service. Students can contact theDamelin Correspondence College Call Centre by telephonefor referral to a Career Counsellor, or to make a personalappointment. Alternatively, students can email queries tothe College.
The Career Counsellor can assist students in choosing acareer. The Career Counsellor can also provide additionalacademic support (such as study skills, tips for writingassignments and pre-exam techniques, life skills, time-management, coping with stress, and more), or can simply
provide job-searching techniques.
www.dcc.edu.za
For further information and distance
learning guidance visit our website at:
Why Choose DamelinCorrespondence? cont...
Providing for Students with Disabilities or
Audio Needs
Damelin seeks to provide students who have disabilities withevery opportunity to participate fully in the College. Whenregistering, students are invited to disclose any disabilitiesthat they may have, and to indicate any individual supportor special examination arrangements that they may need.Students are also welcome to contact a Damelin StudentConsultant for further information. In addition, students withdisabilities are invited to discuss their particular needs withthe Career Counsellor, who is available to assist with personal,academic and career choices.
Studentswhoexperiencedifcultyinstudyingfromprintedmaterial, for whatever reason, are encouraged to contactthe Education Desk of Tape Aids for the Blind, to arrange forprinted material to be transferred to audio.
Phone 031 309 4800.
Admission Requirements - Recognition ofPrior Learning
Damelin Correspondence College applies the South AfricanQualicationsAuthoritys(SAQAs)policyofrecognisingpriorlearning. Therefore, if students do not meet the admissionrequirements of a particular learning programme, as describedin the prospectus, they should contact the College to evaluatetheir prior learning and experience and decide if they can gainadmission to the programme of their choice.
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The Damelin Computer School
Over the past decade South Africa has developed anextensive technological base, creating a platform that allowsit to compete internationally, and boosting the South Africaneconomy both locally and abroad. It is true, too, that SouthAfrica is fast becoming the technology gateway to Africa.Against this background, there are limitless opportunities forthose who have professional training in this industry.
With over 40 years experience in education, DCC ensuresthat its students receive high-quality training and hands-onskills. Successful students will be rewarded with accreditedand prestigious qualifications that will advance their careers inany computer-related environment.
Programme InformationMost of the programmes in this prospectus lead to DamelinCorrespondence College Certificates or Diplomas. Exceptionsto this rule are the programmes that are externally examined,each of which is referred to as a certification.
Admission Requirements
It is essential that a students choice of learning programmeis based on their current level of education and experience.It would be detrimental to study success if a studentregistered for a programme for which they didnt have thenecessary educational background. We urge students to takea conservative, realistic approach and, in so doing, to build asolid foundation for further study.
Examination InformationWhen students register as Damelin Correspondence Collegestudents, they receive an Examination Guide for their Damelininternal examinations. This guide, which is updated everyyear, contains all information regarding assignment deadlines,examination registration deadlines, and examination dates.Please note that it is the students responsibility to request anupdated Examination Guide at the start of each year.
If students are registered for a Damelin Certificate orDiploma, they must register for examinations with the Collegeas soon as they have passed all their assignments. To registerfor exams, students should simply complete an examinationentry form and submit it to the College, together with theprescribed examination fee, before the closing date for thenext examination.
External examinations are independently examined andcertified at Prometric Testing Centres or ICDL Foundation-Accredited Testing Centres. Therefore, students must booktheir external exams directly with the relevant testing centre,and pay exam fees to that testing centre. (External exam feesare not included in the programme fee.) In some instances,students may buy exam vouchers from the College.
Computer HardwareRequirements
You can complete almost all practice exercises using virtualmachines rather than real server hardware. The followinghardware is required to complete the lab exercises:
Pentium Personal computer with minimum 1GHz (x86) or
1.4GHz (x64) processor (2GHz or faster recommended)512 MB of RAM or more (2GB recommended; 4GBenablesyoutohostallthevirtualmachinesspecied
for all the practice exercises in the book)
15GB free hard disk space (40GB recommended;60 GB enables you to host all the virtual machines
speciedforallthepracticeexercisesinhebook.)
CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM Drive
Super VGA (1,024 x 768) or higher resolution videoadapter and monitor
Keyboard and Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device.
Please note that the following are the basic requirements forthe respective learning programmes:
Introductory learning programmesStandard specifications are sufficient.
Networking learning programmesStandardspecications,plus1GBhard-drivespace
Programming learning programmesAccess to Windows 2000 or above
Standardspecications,aswellas:Visual Studio 2008
IT Management learning programmesStandardspecications,plus:
MS Project 2007 softwareVisual Studio 2008
Bookkeeping learning programmes
Standardspecications
Access to Office 2007 software, which is available throughthe College at a reduced rate. For further information,please contact a DCC Student Counsellor.
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Short Course: Introduction to PCs(Windows XP)
This course aims to provide a general introduction to personalcomputers using Microsoft Windows XP
Programme Type
The Short Course: Introduction to PCs (Windows XP) is anOrientation Programme.
Career Prospects
You will identify the components of a Microsoft Windows XPsystem; demonstrate basic understanding of commonly usedapplications; explain the impact of Microsoft Windows XPon society; explore Microsoft Windows XP careers; identifyfundamental programming structures; and demonstrateproficiency in basic operating system functions.
Admission Requirements
Grade 10 (Std. 8)
Programme Structuren Introduction to computersn Input devices
n Processing datan Data storagen Output devices
n Managing datan Working with applications
Programme DurationStudents should be able to complete this course within12 months
Student AssessmentYou are required to complete and submit your assignments tothe College for marking.
CertificationOn successful completion you will receive your DamelinCorrespondence College Short Course Certificate inIntroduction to PCs.
Windows Vista allows you more avenues for communicatingand sharing knowledge in a faster manner which is muchneeded in todays information flooded digital world. WindowsVista is an exciting new operating system from Microsoft.
Programme Type
The Short Course: Introduction to PCs (Windows Vista) is anOrientation Programme.
Career Prospects
This course will enable you to install and administer theMicrosoft Windows Vista client operating system. You will learnabout settings in which Microsoft Windows Vista is installed,and administer Microsoft Windows Vista for various userenvironments.
Admission Requirements
Grade 10 (Std. 8)
Programme Structuren Deningacomputer
n Managing computer contentsn Searching for content and using Helpn Browsing the Internet
n Communicating onlinen Protecting your computer
Programme DurationStudents should be able to complete this course within12 months
Student AssessmentYou are required to complete and submit your assignments tothe College for marking.
CertificationOn successful completion you will receive your DamelinCorrespondence College Short Course Certificate inIntroduction to PCs.
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ICDL - Drivers License
Career ProspectsBusinesses value employees who have an accreditedqualification in computer literacy. This internationallyrecognised learning programme in Computer Basics will
train you to use computers in general business, accordingto international industry standards, and prepare you for theInternational Computer Drivers Licence (ICDL Foundation)examination. Secretaries, personal assistants, office managersand anyone who is required to do simple work on computerswill benefit from this basic training. This learning programmecan also form the basis for further studies in MS Word, Excel,PowerPoint and Outlook.
Programme Type
ICDL - Drivers License is an Agent Programme.
ICDL - Drivers License is an ICDL certification.
Programme Level
Beginner
Admission Requirements
Ability to operate a PC.
Programme Structure
n Basic concepts of information technologyn Usingthecomputerandmanaginglesn Word-Processing: Microsoft Word 2003
n Spreadsheet: Microsoft Excel 2003n Database: Microsoft Access 2003n Presentation: Microsoft PowerPoint 2003
n The Internet guide
Programme Duration
Students should be able to complete this course in 18 months.
Computer Requirements
Please see page 8
Student AssessmentThis programme is independently examined and certifiedby the ICDL Foundation. Once you have passed all yourassignments, you must write seven external examinations atan ICDL Foundation Testing Centre. You need to book yourexams, and pay your exam fees, in advance, at the relevanttesting centre.
Certification
On successful completion of the external exam, you willreceive the internationally recognised International Driving
License certificate.
Career ProspectsMicrosoft Office is the business software package preferred bybusinesses worldwide. This learning programme is suited toanyone who requires training in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Access or Outlook, be he or she employed as a receptionist oran office manager.
Students have the option of studying one of thesepackages or combining two or more. They can alsochoose whether to complete the packages at a Proficientlevel or at an Expert level.
Programme Type
Microsoft Officer User Specialist 2003 (MOUS) is an AgentProgramme.
Programme LevelBeginner to advanced
Admission RequirementsProficient Level: You must be PC literate.Expert Level: It is recommended that students take theProficient Level exam first.
Programme StructureMicrosoft Office User Specialist Proficient Leveln Word 2003n Excel 2003n PowerPoint 2003n Access 2003
n Outlook 2003n Windows
Microsoft Office User Specialist Expert Leveln Word XP 2003n Excel XP 2003
n PowerPoint XP 2003n Access XP 2003n Outlook XP 2003
n Windows
Programme DurationIt should take 12 months to complete this course.
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MOUS 2003:Proficient and Expert cont...
Computer RequirementsPlease see page 8.
Student Assessment
This course is externally examined at a Certiport TestingCentre. You will need to log onto www.certiport.com to locateyour nearest testing centre. Please note that your exam fee isnot included in your tuition fee.
CertificationOn successful completion of the external exam, you willreceive a Microsoft Certification in MOUS 2003:Proficient and Expert.
Word 2003 Core
Career ProspectsWhether the individual needs merely to type and print aletter or to prepare a lengthy proposal, Microsoft Word is theappropriate word-processing software to use. Students who
master this essential word-processing program can gain aninternational certification, and improve their career prospects.The Microsoft certification in Word 2003 Core is useful toanyone who has to process words, and it can be used in avariety of professions.
Programme Type
Word 2003 Core is an Agent Programme.
Word 2003 Core is a Microsoft certification.
Programme LevelBeginner
Admission RequirementsYou must be PC literate.
Programme StructureWord Basicn Getting started with Word 2003n Editingandproongdocumentsn Formatting pagesn Formatting a document
n Working with tables in Word
Intermediate
n Adding graphicsn Creating a Web pagen Merging Word documents
n Formatting with Stylesn Sharing information with other programs
Programme DurationStudents should be able to complete this course in 12 months.
Computer RequirementsPlease see page 8.
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Word 2003 Core cont...
Student AssessmentThis course is externally examined at a Certiport TestingCentre. You will need to log onto www.certiport.com to locateyour nearest testing centre. Please note that your exam fee is
not included in your tuition fee.
CertificationOn successful completion of the external exam, the studentwill receive Microsoft Certification in Word 2003 Core.
Aim HighIf students combine the Word 2003 Core Microsoft Certificationwith the Word 2003 Expert Microsoft Certification when theyregister, they will benefit from significant discounts.
Word 2003 Expert
Career ProspectsMicrosoft Word, the most popular word-processing softwareamong businesses around the world, is as useful fortyping and printing a letter as it is for preparing a lengthy
proposal. This international certification in Word XP/2003will enable students to become more proficient in thisessential word-processing program. The certification is idealfor students looking to further their career prospects in avariety of professions.
Programme Type
Word 2003 Expert is an Agent Programme.
Word 2003 Core is a Microsoft certification.
Programme LevelAdvanced
Admission Requirements
It is recommended that students write a Proficient Levelexam first.
Programme StructureWord Intermediate
n Adding graphicsn Creating a Web pagen Merging Word documentsn Formatting with Stylesn Sharing information with other programs
Word Advanced
n Working with larger documentsn Collaborating documentsn Working with graphics
n Creating and modifying chartsn Creating and using formsn Customising Word with Autotext and Macros
Programme DurationStudents should be able to complete this course in 12 months.
Computer RequirementsPlease see page 8.
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Word 2003 Expert cont...
Student AssessmentThis course is externally examined at a Certiport TestingCentre. You will need to log onto www.certiport.com to locateyour nearest testing centre. Please note that your exam fee is
not included in your tuition fee.
CertificationOn successful completion of the external exam, the studentwill receive a Microsoft Certification in Word 2003 Expert.
Aim HighIf students combine the Word 2003 Expert MicrosoftCertification with the Excel 2003 Core Microsoft Certificationwhen they register, they will benefit from significant discounts.
Excel 2003 Core
Career ProspectsFor working with figures and spreadsheets, most businessesprefer to use the Microsoft Excel software package. Themajority of administrative and office-workers, on various
levels, use Excel on a daily basis. This learning programmeoffers students the opportunity to gain an internationalcertification in the use of this essential package, and therebyimprove their career prospects.
Programme Type
Excel 2003 Core is an Agent Programme.
Excel 2003 Core is a Microsoft certification.
Programme LevelBeginner
Admission RequirementsYou must be PC literate.
Programme StructureExcel Basicn Getting started with Excel 2003n Building and editing Worksheets
n Formatting a Worksheetn Working with chartsn Working with formulas and functions
Excel Intermediaten Managing Workbooks and preparing them for the Webn Automating Worksheet tasks
n Formatting a Worksheetn Working with chartsn Working with formulas and functions
Programme DurationStudents should be able to complete this course in 12 months.
Computer RequirementsPlease see page 8.
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Student AssessmentThis course is externally examined at a Certiport TestingCentre. You will need to log onto www.certiport.com to locateyour nearest testing centre. Please note that your exam fee is
not included in your tuition fee.
CertificationOn successful completion of the external exam, the studentwill receive a Microsoft Certification in Excel 2003 Core.
Aim HighIf students combine the Excel 2003 Core Microsoft Certificationwith the Excel 2003 Expert Microsoft Certification when theyregister, they will benefit from significant discounts.
Excel 2003 Expert
Career ProspectsMost businesses prefer the Microsoft Excel software packagefor working with figures and spreadsheets. The majority ofadministrative and office workers, on various levels, use Excel
on a daily basis. This learning programme allows students todevelop their understanding of Excel XP/2003. The Excel 2003Expert international certification is ideal for students looking tobroaden their career prospects in a variety of professions.
Programme Type
Excel 2003 Expert is an Agent Programme.
Excel 2003 Expert is a Microsoft certification.
Programme LevelAdvanced
Admission RequirementsIt is recommended that students write a ProficientLevel exam first.
Programme StructureExcel Intermediaten Managing Workbooks and preparing them for the Web
n Automating Worksheet tasksn Formatting a Worksheetn Working with charts
n Working with formulas and functions
Excel Advanced
n Using the What-If Analysisn Summarising data with Pivot Tablesn Exchanging data with other programs
n Gaining control over your work
n Programming with Excel
Programme DurationStudents should be able to complete this course in 12 months.
Computer RequirementsSee page 8
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Excel 2003 Expert cont...
Student AssessmentThis course is externally examined at a Certiport TestingCentre. You will need to log onto www.certiport.com to locateyour nearest testing centre. Please note that your exam fee is
not included in your tuition fee.
CertificationOn successful completion of the external exam, the studentwill receive a Microsoft Certification in Excel 2003 Expert.
Aim HighIf students combine the Excel 2003 Expert MicrosoftCertification with the PowerPoint 2003 Core MicrosoftCertification when they register, they will benefit fromsignificant discounts.
PowerPoint 2003 Core
Career ProspectsThe Microsoft PowerPoint software program allows managementand administrative staff to produce professional and eye-catching presentations on a daily basis. For this reason, it is
the business worlds most popular business software packagefor presentations. Through this learning programme, studentshave the opportunity to gain an international certification in theuse of the Microsoft PowerPoint package, and thereby improvetheir career prospects.
Programme Type
PowerPoint 2003 Core is an Agent Programme.
PowerPoint 2003 Core is a Microsoft certification.
Programme LevelBeginner
Admission Requirements
You must be PC literate.
Programme StructureGetting started with PowerPoint 2003Creating a presentationModifying a presentationEnhancing a presentationCustomising your presentationEnhancing chartsWorking with Embedded and Linked Objects, and HyperlinksUsing Slide Show features
Programme DurationStudents should be able to complete this course in 12 months.
Computer RequirementsPlease see page 8.
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PowerPoint 2003 Core cont...
Student AssessmentThis course is externally examined at a Certiport TestingCentre. You will need to log onto www.certiport.com to locateyour nearest testing centre. Please note that your exam fee is
not included in your tuition fee.
CertificationOn successful completion of the external exam, the studentwill receive a Microsoft Certification in PowerPoint 2003 Core.
Aim HighIf students combine the PowerPoint 2003 Core MicrosoftCertification with the PowerPoint XP Core MicrosoftCertification when they register, they will benefit fromsignificant discounts.
Access 2003 Core
Career ProspectsMicrosoft Access is the database software package usedby businesses across the world. Office-workers who useWindows, especially those who work with databases, find
this software package invaluable. The Access 2003 Corelearning programme offers students the opportunity to gain aninternational certification in the use of Access, which will givethem a competitive edge in a variety of professions.
Programme Type
Access 2003 Core is an Agent Programme.
Access 2003 Core is a Microsoft certification.
Programme LevelBeginner
Admission RequirementsYou must be PC literate.
Programme StructureStarting with AccessThe Access environmentPlanning and designing databasesExploring tablesExploring reportsCreating a databaseWorking in Design ViewAdding and deleting tablesAdding and deleting recordsUsing the Form WizardImporting and exporting Access Objects
Programme DurationStudents should be able to complete this course in 12 months.
Computer RequirementsPlease see page 8.
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Access 2003 Core cont...
Student AssessmentThis course is externally examined at a Certiport TestingCentre. You will need to log onto www.certiport.com to locateyour nearest testing centre. Please note that your exam fee is
not included in your tuition fee.
CertificationOn successful completion of the external exam, the studentwill receive a Microsoft Certification in Access 2003 Core.
Aim HighIf students combine the Access 2003 Core MicrosoftCertification with the Access XP Core Microsoft Certificationwhen they register, they will benefit from significant discounts.
Outlook 2003 Core
Career ProspectsMicrosoft Outlook is the worlds leading businesscommunications software package, and for good reason.Outlook helps millions of office-workers manage their
e-mail, electronic calendars, electronic contact lists, and taskson a daily basis. This learning programme offers students theopportunity to gain a grounding in an essential and timesavingbusiness communications tool. In addition, gaining aninternational certification in the use of Outlook 2003 will givetheir career prospects a boost.
Programme Type
Outlook 2003 Core is an Agent Programme.
Outlook 2003 Core is a Microsoft certification.
Programme LevelBeginner
Admission RequirementsYou must be PC literate.
Programme Structuren Introduction to Outlook Mail 2003n Creating and sending messagesn Using the Address Bookn Managing e-mailn Working with Tasks
n Working with and customising appointmentsn Working with Eventsn Managing and working with Meeting Requests
n Creating personal foldersn Working with Signaturesn Advanced e-mail techniques
Programme DurationStudents should be able to complete this course in 12 months.
Computer RequirementsPlease see page 8.
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Outlook 2003 Core cont...
Student AssessmentThis course is externally examined at a Certiport TestingCentre. You will need to log onto www.certiport.com to locateyour nearest testing centre. Please note that your exam fee is
not included in your tuition fee.
CertificationOn successful completion of the external exam, the studentwill receive a Microsoft Certification in Outlook 2003 Core.
Aim HighIf students combine the Outlook 2003 Core MicrosoftCertification with the Word XP 2003 Microsoft Certificationwhen they register, they will benefit from significant discounts.
The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) credential is
a globally recognized standard that validates skills with using the
2007 Microsoft Office system and Windows Vista. The successor
to the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) credential, the Microsoft
Certified Application Specialist credential meets the demand for the
most up-to-date skills on the latest technologies from Microsoft.
The MCAS credential validates the skills that individuals and
organizations depend on. Candidates who successfully complete
the program by passing a certification exam prove that they meet
globally recognized performance standards and are able to work
productively and efficiently.
In addition, organizations that use the MCAS credential as a tool
for quantitative skills measurement to facilitate identifying, hiring,
promoting, and retaining qualified individuals can benefit from a
streamlined recruitment process, greater individual productivity,
and increased employee satisfaction.
Programme TypeThe Microsoft Certified Application Specialist is anAgent Programme.
Programme Structure
n Word 2007 Proficient
n Word 2007 Expert
n Excel 2007 Proficient
n Excel 2007 Expert
n PowerPoint 2007 Proficient
n
PowerPoint 2007 Expert
n Outlook 2007 Proficient
n Outlook 2007 Expert
n Access 2007 Proficient
n Access 2007 Expert
n Windows Vista 2007 Proficient
n Windows Vista 2007 Expert
Microsoft CertifiedApplication Specialist
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Entrance Requirements
No experience using the Internet is necessary.
Course DurationStudents should be able to complete this course in 12 months.
AssessmentThis course is externally examined at a Prometric Testing Centre.
You will need to contact Prometric on 0800 99 11 20 two weeks in
advance, before writing the external Microsoft exam. Please note
that your exam fee is not included in your tuition fee.
AwardOn successful completion of your external exams, you will receive
an internationally recognised Certification from Microsoft.
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Diploma in ComputerisedBookkeeping
Career Guide to Computerised BookkeepingLearning Programmes
Career
1. MS Excel User2. Bookkeeper3. Pastel User
Career ProspectsThis learning programme offers to equip students withbookkeeping skills as well as the ability to use the PastelPartner computerised accounting package effectively. Pastelis one of the most widely used electronic bookkeepingpackages in South Africa. With a certification in ComputerisedBookkeeping, and the skills to use Pastel, students will be ableto apply for an entry-level bookkeeping position, or start theirown businesses doing bookkeeping for individuals and smallbusinesses.
Programme TypeComputerised Bookkeeping is a Self EmploymentProgramme.
Programme LevelIntermediate
Admission RequirementsGrade 12 (Std. 10) or equivalent, with bookkeeping oraccounting experience up to trial balance.
Programme Structuren
Processing the daily transactions of a business.n Creation and maintenance of inventory items, a general
ledger, and customer and supplier accounts.
n Completing month-end procedures such as inventory counts,bank reconciliations and printing of associated reports.
n Start your own small business
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Programme DurationStudents should be able to complete this course in 24 months.
Computer Requirements
Please see page 8. Also note that the academic version ofthe Pastel Partner package is provided with the learningprogramme, and students may keep it on completion of thelearning programme. This academic version has access to allthe functionality for the Pastel Partner package, but is limitedto 2 500 transactions.
Student AssessmentStudents must complete and submit their assignments andtest papers to the College for marking.
CertificationOn successful completion, the student will receive a Damelincorrespondence college Diploma in Computerised Bookkeeping.
Pastel 10
Career ProspectsIt is common knowledge that computerisation hasrevolutionised tasks that once were tedious and time-consuming. A prime example of this phenomenon is todays
high-speed, multi-functional electronic bookkeeping packages,which allow anyone to acquire bookkeeping skills. Thislearning programme will teach students to use Pastel Partner,one of the most popular and efficient bookkeeping packageson the market and an invaluable tool for accountants. Witha certificate in Pastel Accounting, students will be qualifiedto apply for a position as a junior bookkeeper in a businessthat uses Pastel as its bookkeeping system. Alternatively,they could start their own businesses doing bookkeeping forindividuals and small businesses.
Programme Type
Pastel 10 is an Agent Programme.
Pastel 10 is a Pastel certification.
Programme LevelIntermediate
Admission RequirementsGrade 12 (Std. 10) or equivalent, with bookkeeping oraccounting experience up to trial balance.
Programme Structuren General ledgern Inventoryn Suppliers
n Customersn General operation and facilitiesn General ledger transactions
n
Month-end procedures and reports
Programme DurationStudents should be able to complete this course in 12 months.
Computer RequirementsPlease see page 8. Also note that the academic version ofthe Pastel Partner package is provided with the learningprogramme, and the learner may keep it on completion of thelearning programme. This academic version has access to allthe functionality for the Pastel Partner package, but is limitedto 2 500 transactions.
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Student AssessmentThis course is externally examined by Pastel. Please go towww.pastel.co.za to find your nearest Pastel AuthorisedTraining Centre. Please note that your exam fee is not included
in your tuition fee.
CertificationOn successful completion, the student will receive a Certificatein Pastel Accounting from Pastel.
Adobe Photoshop CS4
Career ProspectsAdobe Photoshop CS4 is the professional image-editingstandard for creating, editing and retouching images that canbe used in all media, including print, the web, and wireless
devices. It empowers users to be more efficient and worksmarter under tight deadlines and exceed client expectations.
Programme TypeAdobe Photoshop CS4 is an Agent Programme.
Programme LevelIntermediate
Admission RequirementsGrade 10 (Std. 8) and you must be PC literate.
Programme Structuren Basic Image Enhancement
n RenedMasking,ImageEffectsandRetouchingn Photo Printing and Colour
Programme DurationStudents should be able to complete this course in 12 months.
AssessmentThis course is externally examined at a Prometric Testing Centre.
You will need to contact Prometric on 0800 99 11 20 two weeks in
advance, before writing the external Microsoft exam. Please note
that your exam fee is not included in your tuition fee.
CertificationOn successful completion of your exams, you will receive your
international certification.
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Short Course CorelDRAW X4
Career ProspectsCorelDRAW X4 contains many features and tools thatenable you to create attractive illustrations, brochures, logos,and other such artwork. Getting to know this software andits working will help you in creating effective compositionsefficiently. In this course, you will explore the basics ofCorelDRAW, customize the application to suit your needs,create graphical objects and format them, add text to theobjects, and set advanced printing optionsUse CorelDRAW X4 to create the brochure and enhanceits appearance with advanced colors, charts, graphics, andformulas.
Programme TypeThe Coreldraw x4 programme is a Continuous ProfessionalDevelopment Programme.
Programme LevelIntermediate
Admission Requirements
Grade 10 (Std. 8) and you must be PC literate.
Programme Structuren Getting Started with CorelDRAW X4n Creating Graphical Objectsn Formatting Objectsn Manipulating Textn Working with Tablesn Enhancing a Drawingn Working with Advanced Printing Optionsn Working with Templatesn Working with Pagesn Creating a Designn Manipulating a Drawingn Working with Imagesn Developing Interactive Elementsn Simplifying Tasksn
Finalizing a Document
Programme DurationStudents should be able to complete this course in 12 months.
Student AssessmentYou are required to complete and submit your assignments tothe College for marking.
CertificationOn successful completion you will receive your Damelincorrespondence college CorelDRAW X4 Short CourseCertificate.
Aim HighIf students combine the CorelDRAW X4 Short CourseCertificate with Adobe Photoshop CS4 Certification when they
register, they will benefit from significant discounts.
Adobe Print Specialist
Career ProspectsDesign and produce your printed documents reliably andefficiently with Adobe Print Specialist knowledge. Whether yourprojects are destined for high-end printing, a digital press, or
multi-channel publishing, this course can help you meet themost demanding deadlines.
Programme TypeAdobe Print Specialist is an Agent Programme.
Course OutcomesYou will learn to create and deliver eye-catching printeddocuments. This course is intended for graphic designers,creative professionals, print professionals, publishers,pre-press professionals, and marketing communicationsprofessionals. In this course, you will deploy advancedtechniques to enhance the look and functionality of yourdocuments.
Admission Requirements
Before taking this course, you should be familiar with thebasic functions of their computer's operating system suchas creating folders, launching programs, and working withwindows. You should also have the basic Windows applicationskills, such as copying and pasting objects, formatting text,and saving files.
Programme Structuren In Design CS4 Level 1n In Design CS4 Level 2n Adobe Acrobat 9 Level 1
n Adobe Acrobat 9 Level 2n Adobe Photoshop CS4 Level 1n Adobe Photoshop CS4 Level 2
n Adobe Illustrator Level 1n Adobe Illustrator Level 2
Programme DurationStudents should be able to complete this course in 12 months.
Student AssessmentThis course is externally examined at a Prometric TestingCentre. You will need to contact Prometric on 0800 99 1120 two weeks in advance, before writing the external exam.Please note that your exam fee is not included in your tuitionfee.
CertificationOn successful completion of your external exams, you willreceive an internationally recognised Certification.
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Adobe Video Specialist
Career ProspectsYou've probably worked with some design or video editingapplications to create imagery, either static or animated.However, you now need to create more sophisticated video
clips than you have before, either for broadcast or for the web.In this course, you'll use Adobe After Effects 7.0 to createhigh quality, two-dimensional motion graphics by combiningmultiple media files and effects.
Programme TypeAdobe Video Specialist is an Agent Programme.
Course OutcomesYou will create 2D compositions with sequenced media clips,layers with animation, transparency, and effects, and willrender the output for either broadcast or Internet distribu-tion. You will also create a video program that combines video,audio, and still images, using Adobe Premiere Pro.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be
able to:
n Create a composition with media clips that play in asequence.
n Apply motion and animated effects to overlaying mediaelements.
n Control the sequence and duration of footage items, as wellas nested compositions within a composition.
n Create transparency in layers with track mattes, masks, andstencils.
n Integrate After Effects with other applications.
n Renderaprojectasasinglele,withthesettingthatyouchoose.
Admission RequirementsBefore taking this course, you should be familiar with the
basic functions of your computer's operating system, suchas creating folders, launching programs, and working withwindows. You should also have basic Windows applicationskills, such as copying and pasting objects, formatting text,saving files, etc. You typically have experience using a videoediting application, such as Adobe Premiere or Apple FinalCut Pro, as well as at least basic experience in graphicsapplications, such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Adobe Video Specialist cont...
Programme Structuren Creating a Compositen Animating Layers and Effects
n Sequencing Layers Precisely
n Creating Transparencyn Integrating After Effects with Other Applicationsn Outputting Video Filesn Exploring the Photoshop Environmentn Working with Image Areasn Working with Layers
n Enhancing Imagesn Saving Images for Web and Printn Managing Assets with Adobe Bridge
n Assembling a Projectn Editing a Sequencen Working with Audio
n Capturing Median Exporting Video
Programme DurationStudents should be able to complete this course in 12 months.
Student AssessmentThis course is externally examined at a Prometric TestingCentre. You will need to contact Prometric on 0800 991120two weeks in advance, before writing the external exam.Please note that your exam fee is not included in your tuitionfee.
CertificationOn successful completion of your external exams, you willreceive internationally recognised Certification.
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Adobe Web Specialist
Career ProspectsAdobe Photoshop has been an indispensable image editingsoftware application for many years. As an aspiring graphicdesigner, you would like to familiarize yourself with image
creation and editing using this software. Understanding thedifferent tools and features available in Photoshop CS4 willhelp you to maximize your creative potential. In this course,you'll use the several tools and features of Photoshop CS4 towork with images.
Programme TypeAdobe Web Specialist is an Agent Programme.
Course OutcomesYou will explore the Photoshop CS4 interface and use severaltools for selecting parts of images. You will learn to use layersand to apply layer effects and filters to create special effects.Additionally, you will use painting tools and blending modesto create shading effects. Finally, you will save images in printand web formats.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will beable to:n Explore the Photoshop CS4 Environmentn Work with Image Areasn Work with Multiple Layers
n Enhance Imagesn Save Images in the Web, Print and PDF Formatsn Manage Assets by using the various tools available in Adobe
Bridge
Admission RequirementsBefore taking this course, you should be familiar with thebasic functions of your computer's operating system, suchas creating folders, launching programs, and working withwindows. You should also have basic Windows application
skills, such as copying and pasting objects, formatting text,saving files, etc. You typically have experience using a videoediting application, such as Adobe Premiere or Apple FinalCut Pro, as well as at least basic experience in graphicsapplications, such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
Adobe Web Specialist cont...
Programme Structuren Exploring the Photoshop Environmentn Working with Image Areas
n Working with Layers
n Enhancing Imagesn Saving Images for Web and Printn Managing Assets with Adobe Bridgen Masking and Clipping Layersn Masking with Vector Pathsn Enhancing Photographs
n Creating Special Effectsn Working with Video Filesn Automating Tasks
n Getting Started with Dreamweavern Creating a Websiten Adding Design Elements to Web Pages
n Working with Linksn Working with Framesn Uploading a Website
Programme DurationStudents should be able to complete this course in 12 months.
Student AssessmentThis course is externally examined at a Prometric TestingCentre. You will need to contact Prometric on 0800 991120two weeks in advance, before writing the external exam.Please note that your exam fee is not included in your tuitionfee.
CertificationOn successful completion of your external exams, you willreceive internationally recognised Certification.
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Adobe Certified
Associate Certification
Career ProspectsThis certification is a credential that validates entry-levelskills needed to plan, design, build and maintain effectivecommunications by using different forms of digital media.
Developed and deployed by Certiport, each associate-levelcertification exam will correspond to a particular Adobeapplication used for digital communication. These are:
n Web Communications using Adobe Dreamweaver
n Rich Media Communications using Adobe Flashn Visual Comminication using Adobe Photoshop
Entrance RequirementsPC Literate
Programme DurationStudents should be able to complete each course within 12months.
Choose one of the following:
Web CommunicationCourse Contentn Setting project requirementsn Planning site design and page layoutn Understanding the Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 interface
n Adding content by using Dreamweaver CS4n Organizing content by using Dreamweaver CS4n Evaluating and maintaining a site by using
Dreamweaver CS4
Rich Media CommunicationCourse Contentn Setting project requirements
n Identifying rich media design elementsn Understanding Adobe Flash CS4 Interfacen Building rich media elements by using Flash CS4
n Evaluating rich media elements
Visual CommunicationCourse Contentn Setting project requirementsn Identifying design elements when preparing imagesn Understanding Adobe Photoshop CS4
n Manipulating images using Adobe Photoshop CS4n Publishing data images using Adobe Photoshop CS4
Adobe Certified cont...
Associate Certification
Assessment and ExamThese courses are externally examined at Certiport testingCentres. Please locate your nearest testing Centre by visiting
www.certiport.com. Please note that your exam fee is notincluded in your tuition fee.
CertificationOn successful completion of your external exams you willreceive the internationally recognised certification.
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Information System Management(Certificate)
Career ProspectsBusinesses give preference to applicants who have creditablecertification in computer literacy. This learning programmegives students a chance to catch up with the rapid computer
revolution, by providing a grounding in the uses andapplications of computers. It covers an introduction tocomputers and information systems, as well as financialaccounting and basic programming. An Information SystemsManagement Certificate will be particularly useful for clericalworkers who wish to learn more about computers andbusiness, as well as those who are already employed in thecomputer industry but need formal training and exposure tobusiness and management issues.
Programme TypeInformation System Management (Certificate) is aProvider Programme.
Programme LevelBeginner
Admission RequirementsICDL Foundation Certification or a Damelin correspondencecollege Short Course Certificate in Introduction to Computers,or equivalent
Programme Structuren Introduction to computer studiesn Information Systems I
n Financial Accounting In Management In Communicationn Introduction to Visual Basic .NET (2005)
Programme DurationStudents should be able to complete this course in 18 months.
Computer RequirementsPlease see page 8.
Assessment and ExamYou are required to write an exam for the subjects listedbelow. Please note that there are exam sittings in June andOctober. You will need to submit an examination entry form,
together with the prescribed examination fee to the Collegebefore the closing date for the next examination.
SUBJECT ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT
Informations Systems 1 Internally Examinable
Financial Accounting 1 Internally Examinable
Management 1 Internally Examinable
Business Communication Internally Examinable
You are required to submit your assessments to the Collegefor the following subject.
SUBJECT ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT
Introduction to PC's(Vista)
Non-examinable. Students needto submit all their assignmentsto the college for marking.
Introduction to PC's(Windows XP)
Non-examinable. Students needto submit all their assignmentsto the college for marking.
Introduction to VisualBasic.NET
Non-examinable. Students needto submit all their assignmentsto the college for marking.
AwardOn successful completion you will receive your DamelinCorrespondence College Certificate in Information Systems
Management.
Information System Management(Certificate) cont...
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Information SystemsManagement (Diploma)
Career ProspectsThis diploma learning programme is suitable for those whowish to consider information systems from a managers pointof view. It is relevant to middle and top-level managers
who need to improve their knowledge and understanding ofthe ways in which information technology can impact theirbusinesses. The Information Systems Management Diplomawill be particularly useful to office staff or managers whoneed formal exposure to business and management issuesand how these relate to information technology. This learningprogramme will also help the student to overcome anyproblems they encounter in implementing information systems.
Programme TypeInformation System Management (Diploma) is a ProviderProgramme.
Programme LevelAdvanced
Admission RequirementsA Damelin correspondence college CerticateinInformationSystems Management, or equivalent, is recommended.
Programme Structuren Financial Accounting IIn Information Systems II
n Human Resource Management In Internal Auditingn Business Law
n Management IIn Statistics orn Visual Basic.NET
Programme Duration
Students should be able to complete this course in 24 months.
Computer RequirementsPlease see page 8.
Information SystemsManagement (Diploma) cont...
Assessment and ExamYou are required to write an exam for the subjects listedbelow. Please note that there are exam sittings in June andOctober. You will need to submit an examination entry form,
together with the prescribed examination fee to the Collegebefore the closing date for the next examination.
SUBJECT ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT
Informations Systems 2 Internally Examinable
Financial Accounting 2 Internally Examinable
Human ResourcesManagement 1
Internally Examinable
Internal Auditing Internally Examinable
Principles of BusinessLaw
Internally Examinable
Management 2 Internally Examinable
Statistics Internally Examinable
You are required to submit your assessments to the Collegefor the following subject.
SUBJECT ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENT
Advanced Visual Basic.NET
Non-examinable. Students needto submit all their assignmentsto the college for marking.
AwardOn successful completion you will receive your DamelinCorrespondence College Diploma in Information Systems
Management.
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IT Project Management
Career ProspectsIf you are taking this course, you probably have someprofessional exposure to the duties of a project manager, oryou may be considering embarking on a career in professional
project management. Your ability as a project manager todemonstrate best practices in project management - both onthe job and through professional certification - is becoming thestandard to compete in today's fast-paced and highly technicalworkplace. In this course, you will apply the generallyrecognized practices of project management acknowledgementby the Project Management Institute (PMI) to successfullymanage projects.
Course ObjectiveYou will apply the generally recognized practices of projectmanagement acknowledged by the Project ManagementInstitute (PMI) to successfully manage projects.
Target Student
This course is designed for persons who have on the jobexperience performing project management tasks, whetheror not project manager is their formal job role, who are notcertified project management professionals, and who might ormight not have received formal project management training.This course is appropriate for these persons if they wish todevelop professionally, increase their project management,apply a formalized and standards-based approach to projectmanagement, seek career advancement by moving into aformal project manager job role, as well as to apply for ProjectManagement Institute, Inc. (PMI) Project ManagementProfessional (PMI) Certification.
Admission RequirementsFamiliarity with project management concepts and some
working experience with project management are required.Experience with a specific project management software toolis not required.n Microsoft Word Level 1 is required.n Project Management Fundamentals is required.
Programme DurationYou should be able to complete the theory component of thiscourse in 12 months.
Project Management Professional(PMP) Certification cont...
Course Contentn Examining professional project management.n Initiating a project.n Planning project work.n Developing project schedules.n Developing cost estimates and budgets.n Planningprojectquality,stafng,andcommunications.n Analyzing risks and plan risk responses.n Planning project procurements.
n Executing project work.n Managing project procurement.n Monitoring and control project work.
n Monitoring and control project schedule and costs.n Monitoring and control project performance and quality.n Monitoring and control project risks and procurements.
n Closing the project.
Assessment and ExamsThis course is externally examined by the Project ManagementInstitute, Inc. (PMI). You will need to contact them to
register for the examination.
Full Name Project ManagementProfessional
Project Role Leads and directs project teams
EligibilityRequirements
- High School Diploma/global equivalent
- 5 year project management
experience- 35 hours projectmanagement education
OR- Bachelor's degree/global
equivalent- 3 years project management
experience- 35 hours project management
education
Steps to ObtainingCredential
Application process + multiplechoice exam
CredentialMaintenance
3 years; 60 PDUs
REQUIREMENTS FOR PMPEXAMINATIONS
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Microsoft OfficeProject 2007
Career ProspectsYou need to gather information about the various tasksinvolved, resources required to accomplish the tasks, andthe overall cost in order to plan a project. Microsoft Office
Project Professional 2007 acts as a tool that assists you inmanaging your projects. In this course, you will create andmodify a project plan. You will use your project managementskills to create a complete project plan. The plans need to beupdated and modified regularly to keep the project moving ontrack. This course will build upon the knowledge gained, andgive you the opportunity to work with a project plan once itreaches the project implementation phase.
Course ObjectiveYou will create a project plan containing tasks, organizethese tasks in a work breakdown structure containing taskrelationships, create and assign resources, and finalize theproject to implement the project plan.You will exchange project plan data with other applications,update project plans, create visual reports, and reuse projectplan information.
Target StudentThis course is designed for a person who has an understandingof project management concepts, who is responsible forcreating and modifying project plans, and who needs a tool tomanage these project plans
Programme Type
Microsoft Project 2007 is a Continuous ProfessionalDevelopment Programme.
Admission Requirementsn
An understanding of Project Management Concepts.n Knowledge of a Windows Operating System, either Windows
XP or Windows Vista
Microsoft OfficeProject 2007 cont...
Programme Structuren Getting startedn Creating a Project Plann Managing Tasks in a Project Plann Managing Resources in a Project Plann Finalizing the Project Plann Exchanging Project Plan Data with Other Applicationsn Updating a Project Plann Managing Project Costs
n Reporting Project Data Visuallyn Reusing Project Plan Information
Programme DurationStudents should be able to complete this course in 12 months.
Student AssessmentYou are required to submit your assignments to the college formarking.
CertificationOn successful completion of your course, you will receive aDamelin Correspondence College short course certificate inMS Office.
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MCTS Managing Projects withMS Office Project 2007
Career ProspectsThe Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) credentialis internationally recognised and enables professionals totarget specific technologies and distinguish themselves by
demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in theirspecified fields.
This course is designed for team members, project leaders,project managers, schedulers or any user of Microsoft OfficeProject (Standard or Professional edition 2007) who plan totake the MCTS exam to certify that they can build, maintainand control well-formed project plans. Candidates who earnthe MCTS: Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project2007 certification have demonstrated the breadth and depth oftheir skills and knowledge of how to:
n Configure tools and options;
n Set up a project;n Estimate, schedule, and budget tasks;n Work with project resources; and
n Update and report on project performance.
Admission RequirementsThis course assumes that you have a solid understanding ofproject management methodology as taught by the ProjectManagement Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and that you arefamiliar with Microsoft Windows-based programs.
Please check that you:
n Understand common project management terms such as'stakeholder', 'sponsor', 'tasks', scope' and 'milestone';
n Have a familiarity with Project Management Body ofKnowledge (PMBOK); and understand common Windowsfunctions including Save, Close, and New.
Programme DurationStudents should be able to complete this course in 12 months.
MCTS Managing Projects with MSOffice Project 2007 cont...
Course Contentn Project Initiationn Project Plann Execute, Monitor, and Control the Project Plann Team Collaboration and Multiple Projectsn Closing the Project
Assessment and ExamsThe Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist MCTS ManagingProjects with the MS Office Project 2007 is externallyexamined at a Prometric Testing Centre. Please contactyour nearest testing centre on 0800 991 120 two weeks inadvance, before writing the external CompTIA exams. Pleasenote that your exam fee is not included in your tuition fee.
AwardOn successful completion of your external exams you willreceive the internationally recognised Microsoft Certification.
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10 Steps to Success
The accomplishment of any important goal in life requirestwo things: a plan, and a commitment to keep to that plan!What follows is a simple 10-step process that will guide youto achieving success in your chosen Damelin programme,
therefore bringing you one step closer to the career of yourchoice, or the advancement that you aspire to.
Step 1
Choose the programme that best suits you:n Identify a career that best suits your natural interests
and abilities.
n Choose a learning programme that is relevant to yourchosen career, and for which you are able to meet theentrance requirements.
Step 2
Decide how you wish to pay for your studies:n You may pay the full fee in cash (which will save you
interest charges), or on terms over an agreed period.
n You may choose to register now for the complete learningprogramme, even if you plan to do only some of thesubjects this year, and the rest later. This will save youmoney in the long run.
Step 3
Fill in your registration form. (You can phone one of ourstudentconsultantson0860-61-61-61toassistyouinllingout the form.) Then send your completed registration form toDamelin by:n Posting it to Damelin Correspondence College, P.O. Box 590,
Cape Town, 8000, OR
n TakingittoyournearestDamelinofce.
Step 4
Onceyouhaveregistered,Damelinwillsendyouyourrststudy pack containing the following:n Your Student Card,whichidentiesyouasastudent
wherever you go;n Your Damelin Study Notes, which have been designed to
make you feel as if you have your own personal teacher;
n Your Study Methods Booklet, which includes helpfulstudy hints;
n Your Information Guide, a summary of important details;
n Your Examinations Guide, which tells you how to enter foryour examinations;
n Your Personal Study Programme, which shows you thestudy units or items that you will need for each subject thatyou are studying; and
n Your Assignment Covers, Student Query Forms andEnvelopes, to make it easy for you to send in your
assignments and queries to the College.
10 Steps to Success cont...
Step 5
Decide on the study times that best suit your lifestyle. Thenwork out your own study timetable. Try to keep to yourtimetable!Itisverydifculttocatchupwhenyouhave
fallen behind.
Step 6
Get down to the serious business of studying. The notes havebeen designed to take the place of a class teacher.
Step 7
Complete regular assignments to check how you are doing.
n Continuous assessment is an essential feature of distancelearning. Our study material contains numerous selfassessment exercises, to help you to make sure that youare in control of your work at all times.
n At the end of each module, you will complete a progressassignment, which you must send to the College formarking and comment. We will return the progress
assignment to you with a model answer.n In order to qualify for a term mark, which gives you
entrance to the examination, you must submit therequired assignments before your exam date.
Step 8
Enter for the examinationsn Follow the instructions in your Exam Guide on how and
when to enter for your examinations.
n Remember that it is your own responsibility to register intime for a particular examination sitting.
Step 9
Write the examinationsn You will enter the examination room knowing that you have
done the very best preparation that you are capable of, andyouwillfacetheexampaperwithcondence.
Step 10
Qualifyforyourcerticaten Join the thousands of successful past students of Damelin
Correspondence College who are making a success of theircareers.
0860 61 61 61
Help is only a phone call away!
Should you have any queries about the learning programmeyou are interested in, please do not hesitate to contact aDamelin Student Consultant at the following number:
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