ICT for Small and Medium Sized Businesses
Putting ICT to work for you and your business
Good use of ICT creates the opportunity for small to medium sized businesses to make massive efficiency gains. Your business can add value to products and services, open up new markets and allow small companies to compete on a more equal basis with larger companies.
But according to the 2005 London E-Business Survey, over 25% of London's businesses do not have the skills or knowledge to effectively use ICT.
ICT4SMEs is an IT Training programme that offers industry recognised training qualifications and an ICT & E-Business Health Check that looks at the strategic role of ICT in your business, suggesting plans for development.
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- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Implement a Microsoft product as part of a business solution in an organisation.
- MCP 70-270 Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- MCP 70-290 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
- Cisco Certified Network Asscociate 2007 Certificate (CCNA)
- CCNA 640-802 Validates the ability to install, configure, operate and troubleshoot medium-size routed and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN
Also available
- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers (MCSE)
Design and implement an infrastructure solution that is based on the Microsoft
Windows Server System
- Microsoft Certified Systems Administrators (MCSA)
Administer network and systems environments based on the Microsoft Windows
operating system
- Microsoft Certified Database Administrators (MCDBA)
Design, implement, and administer Microsoft SQL Server databases
- CompTIA Server+™ Certification
Design, configure and manage server
- CompTIA Linux +
Management of Linux systems, administration and security
- CompTIA A+® Certification
Installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic
networking in computer
- CompTIA Security+™ Certification
Knowledge of communication security, infrastructure security, cryptography,
operational security, and general security concepts
- CWNA® (Certified Wireless Network Administrator)
Administer enterprise-class wireless LANs
- IT Essentials I:
PC Hardware and Software presents an in-depth exposure to computer hardware
and operating systems.
- IT Essentials II:
Network Operating Systems is an intensive introduction to multi-user, multi-tasking
network operating systems.
FAQs
Is my business eligible for the ICT4SMEs programme?
The ICT4SMEs programme is open to SMEs and their employees who live, work or train in the central London boroughs of: Camden, Islington, Kensington & Chelsea, Lambeth, Southwark, Wandsworth or Westminster. In general, a SME is a company with 1-249 employees.
How much will it cost?
Good question. Nothing is free in this world. You will need to invest your own time and resources to get the best from the ICT 4 SME programme. However, we have obtained funding for the programme and the cost of the training course is heavily subsidised and you only have to make a small contribution to the cost of training. We can discuss this when you make your initial enquiry.
What do I do next?
For details about the programme please contact one of the programme providers. You can call eCademy on 020 7837 5555 or HBC Academy 020 7708 6191. Alternatively complete an enquiry form.
Terms and Conditions
The training and support offered through the ICT 4 SME programme is funded by the European Social Fund through the London Central Learning and Skills Council.
FREE ICT & E-Business Health
Check
A short, comprehensive and simple review designed to draw out areas where your business may need assistance in developing the use of ICT. The health check looks at different aspects of your firm's current and future use of ICT by considering four main questions:
- Where are you now?
- Where would you like to get to?
- What is stopping you from getting there?
- What are you missing out on?
After the first visit, you will be provided with a broad ranging view of options for developing more effective use of ICT in your business. The report will also suggest possible training options that would benefit your business.
Benefits
- Make ICT work for you
- Use ICT more effectively in your business
- Integrate ICT into your business processes
- Develop staff training
- Improve confidence when dealing with ICT professionals
- Develop new ways of doing business
- Open up new markets
- Improve business practices and exceed customer expectations.
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