Advance IT Skills Training

The Advanced IT Skills Training course is designed to equip students with specialized knowledge and practical skills in freelancing, social media management, and e-commerce. Through comprehensive instruction and hands-on projects, students will develop expertise in leveraging digital platforms for business growth and professional advancement.

Course Objectives

  • Master the principles and practices of freelancing in the digital marketplace.
  • Develop proficiency in managing social media platforms for business promotion and engagement.
  • Acquire skills in setting up and managing e-commerce platforms for online business ventures.

Course Outline

Week 1-4: Freelancing

  • Introduction to freelancing: opportunities and challenges
  • Creating a professional freelancer profile
  • Navigating freelancing platforms (e.g., Upwork, Freelancer)
  • Crafting winning proposals and bids
  • Project management and client communication
  • Building a successful freelancing career: branding and networking

Week 5-8: Social Media Management

  • Understanding the role of social media in business
  • Creating and optimizing social media profiles (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
  • Content strategy development and content creation techniques
  • Social media scheduling and management tools
  • Engaging with the audience: community management and customer service
  • Analytics and performance tracking

Week 9-12: E-commerce

  • Introduction to e-commerce: trends and opportunities
  • Choosing the right e-commerce platform (e.g., Shopify, WooCommerce)
  • Setting up an online store: product listing, pricing, and inventory management
  • Payment gateways and secure transactions
  • E-commerce marketing strategies: SEO, email marketing, and advertising
  • Customer relationship management and order fulfillment

Assessment:

  • Weekly assignments and projects to apply learned concepts
  • Freelancing simulation projects (e.g., crafting proposals, managing client relationships)
  • Social media campaign development and management
  • E-commerce website setup and optimization