Advance Computer Appreciation Course for Admin Managers, Senior Secretaries and PA's

This seminar will expose the modern techniques in handling the computer systems’ hard and software’s as well effective internet administration architectures.

Content:

Understanding the Computer System

• Hardware systems overview
• Hardware configuration for different corporate structures: Mainframe, Minicomputer configurations, Laptops, Network systems and multi- user configurations
• Systems software for each configuration
• Installing computer systems for organisation-wide systems

Hardware Overview and Internet

• The computer hardware
• Central processing unit
• Systems unit, the mouse, monitor, keyboard, title bar etc.
• Essential internet tips
• Hardware and software and software acquisition
• Testing needs before using a system

Accounting Software Packages

• Use of the spreadsheet and Excel
• Use of integrated software packages
• Use of different packages modules
• Data preparation for inputs
• Users involvement in the different packages
• Use of reports and handing
• Practical demonstration

Security, Accuracy and Confidentiality Of Operations

• Internal controls in a computer environment
• Electronic access control procedures
• Physical security procedures
• Security information systems and record management
• Detection and prevention for frauds
• Computer virus control

Understanding Internet Terms and the Use Of Internet Facilities

• Some areas of internet applications
• e-banking, e-learning, on-line employment, e-commerce, e-mail
• The world wide web (www)
• Ensuring security on the internet
• Other essential internet terms-browser, bulletin board, cello, chat, cwis, cyberspace etc.
• Data encryption, DNS, FLAME, FREE NET etc.

Computer Access Controls and Virus Prevention Techniques

• Security issue to networks-Trojans, worms and viruses
• Hacking, worms
• Control of computer related hazards
• Disaster avoidance techniques
• Steps in disaster planning process
• Aggressive approach to disaster recovery
• Back up requirements
• Virus ne anti-virus techniques
• Security issues in computer disaster management
• Emerging challenges

Facilitators:  A Distinguished team of who are eminently qualified Professionals has been assembled to lead discussions in course of the workshop.

For Whom; Accountants, Auditors, Systems Development, Managers, Computer managers, Relevant Information Technology Committee Mangers Consultants and Others who perform related functions in both the public and private sectors.