Session Objectives:
By the end of this sessions Delegates will:
- Understand the course objectives and course flow
- Understand what the prerequisites are for completing the course effectively
- Understand how to interact with the course content, submit assignments and complete quizzes
Course Objectives:
Emphasis is placed on the practical application and usage of mobile technology in alignment with actual business activities. By combining technology and business elements, delegates can see technology as a useful tool when applied purposefully in their day to day business context.
Outcomes for Delegates – Targeted Knowledge
Knowledge Outcomes for “Mobile Technology in Support of SME Business” delegates will include:
- Understanding of key business activity areas that drive success in business.
- Understanding of where mobile technology may be of assistance in support of business activities.
- Understanding of and exposure to specific examples of Application services in business activity areas.
- Understanding of how mobile technologies, telecommunications services, the internet and world-wide-web application services come together to support business.
- Understand impact of using applications that are connection dependent from a commercial and a risk perspective.
- Understand how to conduct oneself professionally in an online world.
Outcomes for Delegates – Targeted Skills
Skills Outcomes for “Mobile Technology in Support of SME Business” delegates will include:
- Ability to manage their mobile technology to minimise commercial risk associated with background data usage.
- Ability to identify, and connect to public and private, open or secured Wi-Fi Hot Spot Services.
- Ability to install, configure and use WhatsApp as a tool for professional interaction with individuals and special interest groups.
- Ability to use Google Maps as a tool in Business.
- Ability to use Google Search effectively.
- Ability to use YouTube as a tool for Education and Learning.
- Ability to produce a video and use Video Streaming service platforms as a tool for Marketing and Communication.
Course Flow
The course includes theoretical discussions as well as practical hands on activities and exercises. The course flow is basically as follows:
Theory discussions:
- Understanding key business activity areas, prioritisation of time and resources
- Aligning Mobile Applications with Business Activity Areas
- Understand the Internet and the World-Wide-Web
- Making Sense of Mobile Applications and Services
Exercises:
- Standalone Application Exercises – Using Contacts as a foundation for Other Applications
- Integrated Application Exercises – Using WhatsApp in conjunction with Contacts for One-to-One and Group Communication
- Using Google Search and YouTube for Business – Finding Information and Accessing Educational Videos
- Using Google Maps in support of Business – Sharing Meeting Locations and directions with others
- Setting up Business YouTube Channel and Streaming Videos in support of Marketing and Business Development
K01 Video Sessions
Course Introduction – Focus, Audience and Outcomes