IBSA, Inc.

Technical Overview & Instruction  28-32 hours of subsidized training per week*

Ø     Computer & Information Technology use in the 21st century

Ø     Mobilecomputing; i.e. education, business, personal usage

Ø     Choices, Differences, and Use of mobile computing units; i.e. iPad, Chromebook, Laptop, Tablets, Netbooks, Smartphones (iOS/Android)

Ø     Apps for Tablets, Chromebook & Smartphone and their applicable business use; eCommerce, CRM, Social Networking, Communication, 

Internet Website Management

Ø     Internet & Web-hosting; i.e. choosing a web host, domain name, using cPanels, installing scripts, understanding file management, file-transfer-protocols (ftp – Filezilla), Etc 

WordPress

Ø      Intro into using WordPress for website design & development

Ø      WordPress Dashboard; i.e. accessing plugins, widgets, settings, pages, posts, visitor stats, etc

Ø      WordPress Plugins; i.e. choosing relevant plugins, activation, install, uninstall

Ø      WordPress Widgets; i.e. activation, install, placing & Rearranging widgets, uninstall

Ø      Backing up your WordPress site; i.e. import/export full and partial data

Ø      Adding video (YouTube/Vimeo) to a page or post

Ø      Adding pictures, banners and logos to posts, pages and profiles

Ø      Adding content via email

eCommerce Solutions

Ø      Intro into eCommerce terminology

Ø      Sell Online; i.e. PayPal, Google Wallet, eBay

Ø      WordPress Shopping Cart Plugins & Widget; i.e. activation, install, setup, uninstall

Ø      Understanding Online Affiliate Income; i.e. links, banners, site, cookies, analyzing back-office data, site visitors vs. referrals

Ø      IBSA eCommerce Opportunities; i.e. Streets University Income Opportunity Program

Applied Technical Instruction – Field Work

Ø      Registration in the IBSA WordPress Portal; i.e. user logging in, dashboard,  settings, etc

Ø      Using the IBSA WordPress Portal; i.e. login, dashboard, settings, etc

Ø      Adding a business to the IBSA WordPress Directory; including images &  video

Ø      Adding a business to the IBSA PHP Directory; including images & video

Ø      Making edits to an existing business listing; WordPress & PHP

Applied Administrative Instruction – Clerical Work

Ø      Basic business related documents; i.e. brochures/flyers, business 

     cards, other follow-up correspondence 

Ø      Basic business transaction documents; i.e.  thank you letter, receipts,  invoice

Ø     Creating & Maintaining a Presentation Book 

Ø     Customer Data Management; i.e. email, affiliate, online directory customers, social networks

Ø     Customer Service; i.e. appropriate attire, verbal communication, public image, time management, organization, academic achievement, etc.

Entrepreneurship: Income, Wealth & Poverty

Ø      Income; i.e. wage, residual, commission, leveraged

Ø      Sales; i.e. referrals, face-to-face, telemarketing, cold-calls, hot leads, lead generation, networking, closing deals, niche markets/marketing

Ø      Communication; i.e. verbal & non-verbal, written correspondence

Ø      Legal aspects of being in business; i.e. laws, policies

Ø      Taxes; i.e deductions, payment schedules, 1099

Ø      Saving & Investing; i.e. bank accounts, 529 education plans 

 Classroom Instruction Covers the Following: 12-20 hours per week*

Ø      IT Occupations; with special emphasis on technology-based job positions

Ø      Self-Esteem and Responsibility

Ø      Self-Management

Ø      Communication Skills

Ø      Math/Reading Comprehension

Ø      Organization and Problem Solving

Ø      Regulations and Subparts

Ø      Workplace Safety

Ø      Manuals and Technical References

Participant Equipment & Supplies:  per student

Ø      Computer Unit(s); iPad and Chromebook or Netbook

Ø      Web hosting; one-year; includes domain name and branded email

Ø      Supplies; binder, paper, calculator, flash drive, etc

Ø      Appropriate attire; young professional

 

 

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