ACITU: Computer Appreciation

& Internet Utility

Course
Outline
  Course code: 10101
 Duration: 4 Weeks
 Cost: N30,000.00
 Certificate: AfriHUB Certified IT User
 Global Certification: Microsoft Office
Specialist (MOS)

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ACITU
 Description:
In this course, students will learn PC fundamentals, the new
features of Word 2007, Excel 2007 and PowerPoint 2007.
Students will also learn how to do research on the internet
using tools like Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Mozilla
and Wikipaedia.

Prerequisites:
None.

Target Audience:
Beginners (no experience) and secondary school leavers.

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Course Outline

Adding a Motion Path Introduction to IT

Creating Multiple Masters Computer Hardware / Peripherals
Sending a Presentation for Review Storage Components
Comparing and Merging Presentations Types of Storage
Creating Slide Show Annotations Operating Systems and Application Software
Packaging a Presentation Fundamentals of Keyboarding
Using Instant Messaging Using the Keyboard Effectively
Features of IM (Chatting, Conferencing, etc.) Testing Your Skills: Keyboarding
Features of Messenger Providers Common Software Applications Using the Office 2003 Environment

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Good Downloading vs. Bad Downloading The Office 2003 Environment

Files, Music, Games, etc. using the New Features of Excel Navigating in Task Panes
Creating Borders by Drawing Using Smart Tags
Watching a Formula Applying a Template from the Online Office
Evaluating a Formula Template Gallery
Managing Links Using the New Features of Word
Republishing to the Web Viewing a Document in Reading Layout View
Playing Back Worksheet Data Translating Words in Your Document
Using the New Features of PowerPoint Translating Via the Web
Creating a Diagram Applying a Watermark
Downloading Information (Internet Explorer)

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ACITU: Computer Power User
Course
Outline
  Course code: 10102
 Duration: 8 Weeks
 Cost: N40,000.00
 Certificate: AfriHUB Certified IT User
 Global Certification: Microsoft Office
Specialist (MOS)

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ACITU
 Description:
This course is designed for candidates who already have the
basic knowledge of the PC and application packages like
Microsoft Word 2007, Excel 2007 and PowerPoint 2007.

Prerequisites:
• Computer Appreciation or equivalent knowledge.

Target Audience:
• Users with at least 1 year experience using a personal
computer
• University graduates.

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ACITU
Course Outline
• Advanced Spreadsheet (Excel 2007)
o Working with Data in Lists
• Overview of ICT o Filtering and Querying Data
o Introduction to IT o Using Lookup and Database Functions
o Computer Hardware / Peripherals o Working with PivotTables
o Storage Components o Making Projections About Data
o Types of Storage o Analyzing Data
o Operating Systems and Application Software o Auditing Worksheets
• Operating systems (windows, linux) o Protecting Worksheets and Workbooks
o Fundamentals of Windows Operating System o Working with Macros
o Fundamentals of Linux Operating System o Working with Templates
o Working with Templates
o Importing and Exporting Information
o Using Outlines
o Using Excel in a Workgroup
o Working with Custom Views and Report Manager
ACITU o Using Data Maps

• Research Using the Internet

o What is the Internet
o Connecting to the Internet • Advanced word processing (Word 2007)
o Using the Internet: Applications o Mail merging
o Using the Internet: Navigating the Web o Objects and backgrounds
o Using the Internet: Searching the Web o Forms
o Using the Internet: Other Internet Applications o Macros
o Search Engines o Customizing toolbar and keyboard
o Keyword and Boolean Searches o Long documents
o Good Downloading vs. Bad Downloading o XML Features
o Files, Music, Games, etc. • Advanced Presentation (PowerPoint 2007)
•Database Development using Microsoft Access 2007 o Working with Multimedia
o Querying with SQL o Working with Masters, Backgrounds, and Color Schemes
o Advanced Queries o Sharing Information
o Macros o Creating Enhanced Slide Shows
o Advanced Macros
o Importing, exporting and linking
o Managing Database
o Integrating Internet
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Course Outline (Cont’d)

•Web design fundamentals (HTML)

o HTML Structure
o Graphics
o Lists
o Tables
o Links
o Formatting
• Design Concepts (Visio 2007)
o The Visio environment
o Drawing Tools
o Basic Diagrams
o Formatting drawings
o Working with pages
o Networking and brainstorming diagrams
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ACITU: Universal Mandatory IT
Training (UMITT)
Course
Outline
  Course code: 10103
 Duration: 4 Weeks
 Cost: N5, 000.00
 Certificate: AfriHUB Certified IT User
 Global Certification: Microsoft Office
Specialist (MOS)

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ACITU
 Description:
This course is designed for undergraduates in the
university. In this course, students will learn PC
fundamentals, the new features of Word 2007, Excel 2007
and PowerPoint 2007. Students will also learn how to do
research on the internet using tools like Internet Explorer,
Google Chrome, Mozilla and Wikipaedia.

Prerequisites:
• Candidates must be students of the institution where
AfriHUB operates.

Target Audience:
• Students of tertiary institutions.

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ACITU
Course Outline

• Introduction to IT • Navigating in Task Panes

• Computer Hardware / Peripherals • Using Smart Tags
• Storage Components • Applying a Template from the Online Office Template Gallery
• Types of Storage • Using the New Features of Word
• Operating Systems and Application Software • Viewing a Document in Reading Layout View
• Fundamentals of Keyboarding • Translating Words in Your Document
• Using the Keyboard Effectively • Translating Via the Web
• Testing Your Skills: Keyboarding • Applying a Watermark
• Common Software Applications Using the Office • Downloading Information (Internet Explorer)
2003 Environment • Good Downloading vs. Bad Downloading
• The Office 2003 Environment

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• Files, Music, Games, etc. using the New Features of Excel • Creating Multiple Masters
• Creating Borders by Drawing • Sending a Presentation for Review
• Watching a Formula • Comparing and Merging Presentations
• Evaluating a Formula • Creating Slide Show Annotations
• Managing Links • Packaging a Presentation
• Republishing to the Web • Using Instant Messaging
• Playing Back Worksheet Data • Features of IM (Chatting, Conferencing, etc.)
• Using the New Features of PowerPoint • Features of Messenger Providers
• Creating a Diagram
• Adding a Motion Path

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ACITU: Digital Train the Trainer
Opportunity (DiTTO)
Course
Outline
  Course code: 10104
 Duration: 1 Week
 Cost: N10, 000.00
 Certificate: AfriHUB Certified IT User
 Global Certification: Microsoft Office
Specialist (MOS)

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ACITU
 Description:
This course is designed for undergraduates in the
university. In this course, students will learn PC
fundamentals, the new features of Word 2007, Excel 2007
and PowerPoint 2007. Students will also learn how to do
research on the internet using tools like Internet Explorer,
Google Chrome, Mozilla and Wikipaedia.

Prerequisites:
• Candidate must be a staff of the institution where
AfriHUB operates.

Target Audience:
• • Academic and non-academic staff of tertiary
institutions.

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ACITU
Course Outline
Day 1
IT Essentials
Introduction to IT
Computer Hardware / Peripherals
Storage Components
Types of Storage
Operating Systems and Application Software
Common Software Applications
Using the Keyboard (QWERTY)
Fundamentals of Keyboarding
Using the Keyboard Effectively
Testing Your Skills: Keyboarding
Using the Mouse
Fundamentals of Using a Mouse
Using the Mouse Effectively
Testing Your Skills: Mouse
Day 4
Getting Started (Word 2003)
The Office Application Window
What is Word?
The Standard and Formatting Toolbars
Creating and Editing Documents (Word 2003)
Creating a New Document
Editing Text
Templates and Wizards
Moving and Copying Text (Word 2003)
Moving Text
Copying Text
Dragging and Dropping Text
Saving and Printing Documents (Word 2003)
Naming, Saving, and Folders
Page Setup
Printing Documents
Using MS Word Help (Word 2003)
MS Word Help
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Office Online Help
Day 2
Starting Windows XP
Starting the Computer and Windows
Windows Desktop
Desktop Icons
Getting Assistance
Working with Windows XP
Basic Window Features
The Start Menu and Taskbar
Instant Messaging
Using Instant Messaging
Features of IM (Chatting, Conferencing, etc.)
Features of Messenger Providers
Emailing
Using Email
Sending and Receiving Emails
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Internet Emailing
Day 3
The Internet and the WWW
What is the Internet
Connecting to the Internet
Using the Internet: Applications
Using the Internet: Navigating the Web
Using the Internet: Searching the Web
Using the Internet: Other Internet Applications
Searching for Information (Internet Explorer)
Search Engines
Keyword and Boolean Searches
Downloading Information (Internet Explorer)
Good Downloading vs. Bad Downloading
Files, Music, Games, etc.
Exploring Files and Folders (Windows XP)
About Files, Folders, and Disks
Navigating Folders and Files in Windows
Managing File and Folder
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Day 5
What is MS Excel? (Excel 2003)
What is a Spreadsheet?
The Standard and Formatting Toolbars
Creating a New Workbook
Creating and Editing Spreadsheets (Excel 2003)
Entering and Editing Data
Moving and Copying Data
What is MS PowerPoint? (PowerPoint 2003)
Getting Started with MS PowerPoint
Creating a Presentation from a Blank Slide
Creating a Presentation from a Template
Creating and Editing Presentations (PPT)(C965)
Understanding Objects
Working with Pictures and Drawings
Running a Slide Show ACITU

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ACOC: AfriHUB Certificate of
Completion- CaTalk
Course
Outline
  Course code: 10105
 Duration: 1 Week
 Cost: N10, 000.00
 Certificate: AfriHUB Certificate of
Completion

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ACITU
 Description:
An effective job search has many components. In basic
terms, you identify the market you want to access, then
plan and execute an effective campaign to find a job
market. CaTalk is designed to help students assess their
values, desires and needs for application to their job search.

Prerequisites:
• None.

Target Audience:
• Graduates, Undergraduates, Job seekers, Career
changers, etc.

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Course Outline
Developing a career
o Career Path Salary Information
o Setting Goals o Salary evaluation and negotiation
o Achieving your goals o Keys to negotiating salaries
Developing a job strategy o General tips for negotiating salaries
o Developing your job search strategy Post Interview
o Career fairs o Thank you letters
o Newspapers/Magazines o Following up
o Internet o Second interview
Networking o Follow up do’s and don’ts
o What is networking? You and your first job: winning at work
o Why network o Live with a balance
o Myths o Celebrate your boss
o Networking etiquette o Pursue work compatible with your abilities
o Where to network o Learn everything possible about your job
o Putting your network into practice
o Thank you letters
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Tools for a successful job search
o What is a resume?
o Types of resume
o Elements of an effective resume
o What is a cover letter
o Writing strong cover letters
o Important checklist
o Main element of a good cover letter
o Sample cover letters
Job interviewing technique
o Why job interview
o Dressing for success
o Transforming interview into business discussions
o Thinking your way to interview success
o Taking charge of the interview
o Preparation is key
o What to bring to every job interview
o Boosting your credibility during interview
o Interview techniques
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ACSE: AfriHUB Certified
Systems Engineer
Course
Outline
  Course code: 20101
 Duration: 7 Months
 Cost: N252,000.00
 Certificate: AfriHUB Certified IT
Professional
 Global Certification: Microsoft Certified
Systems Engineer

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ACSE
 Description:
The AfriHUB Certified IT Professional (ACITP): Systems
Engineer credential shows clients and employers that you
can design, implement, and administer infrastructures for
business solutions based on Microsoft Windows Server 2003
and other Windows server platforms. Implementation
responsibilities include installing, configuring, and
troubleshooting network systems. This course also covers
Active Directory, which helps organizations simplify IT
management, strengthen security, extend interoperability
of systems and software, and ultimately reduce costs.
Prerequisites:
An MCSE candidate should have one to two years of
experience in designing, installing, configuring, and
troubleshooting network systems.
To earn the MCSE on Windows Server 2003 certification, you
must pass seven exams (in any order):
• Four exams on networking systems
• One exam on client operating systems
• One exam on design
• One elective exam
Note:
Many of the exams in this certification track are retired. If a required
Pageexam
is retired and you have not yet passed that exam, you cannot
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complete the certification track. You must fulfill all listed requirements
ACSE
Course Modules
1. Installing, Configuring, and Administering Windows
XP Professional

3. Managing and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003

Environment

5. Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a

Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

7. Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003

Network Infrastructure

9. Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a

Windows Server 2003 Active Directory
Infrastructure

11. Designing a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory ACSE

and Network Infrastructure

13. Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange

Server 2003

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