Innovative bite-size courses for business
Digital 20/20 has commissioned a series of one day or half day courses:
- To facilitate progressive education and training provision in Yorkshire & Humber
- To enable employers to harness latest technologies for business advantage
- To fast track innovative course development with the potential to be delivered through the Train to Gain Enhancement Fund.
The courses are now available for use, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 UK: England & Wales License.
To access the course materials, please click on the relevant title below.
What's all the fuss about . . . Server Virtualisation?
- developed by Deliver IT Training Ltd
- the rationale for virtualisation - making IT greener, more cost effective and more efficient
- virtualisation vendors - comparing strengths and weaknesses
Online Collaboration
- developed by Jason Reed
- understanding the benefits of online collaboration
- hands-on experience of tools for online working, presence and meetings
- an opportunity to create a plan for future collaboration using technology
Remote & Flexible Working
- developed by nti Leeds with Reach Further
- understanding the benefits of remote & flexible working
- factors to consider in adopting these new working practices
- how to develop your own organisation's strategy
Google: Tools for Business
- developed by nti Leeds
- an introduction to some of the services that Google offers to businesses
- generating more business through the Internet
- reducing costs, increasing efficiency and collaboration
- driving website traffic and increasing revenues
Free & Easy: Multimedia Tools for Business
- developed by Sheffield College
- creating multi-media content using free, easily available tools
- how to use these tools effectively on the web and in presentations
- using these tools in conjunction with Web 2.0 functions to promote business and improve communications
Search Engine Optimisation
- developed by The Training Foundry (Sheffield Hallam University)
- understanding how search engines work
- how to improve your web site to enhance its ranking in search engine listings
Wireless Connection to Broadband
- developed by The Training Foundry (Sheffield Hallam University)
- an overview of wireless and broadband technologies
- hardware installation and configuration
- security and trouble-shooting
Service Oriented Architecture
- developed by Dunelm Services Ltd
- understanding Service Oriented Architecture (SoA)
- identifying when and where it can be of benefit
- different approaches, including Amazon Web Services
- issues and concerns to consider
Social Networking for Business Benefit