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SUMMARY:Mastering Project Leadership and Communication
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis advanced course moves beyond traditional project management to focus on the human side of delivering projects. Develop the essential leadership\, communication\, and influence skills required to inspire high-performance teams\, navigate complex conflicts\, manage diverse stakeholders\, and lead successful organizational change. \nTarget Audience: \nSenior Project Managers\, Program Managers\, Project Leaders\, and anyone tasked with leading project teams and managing key stakeholder relationships in complex environments. \nUpon completion\, students will be able to: \n\nAdapt leadership styles to motivate teams and navigate different project situations.\nApply advanced conflict resolution and negotiation techniques to achieve project goals.\nDevelop and execute a sophisticated stakeholder engagement and influence plan.\nImplement effective communication strategies for co-located\, hybrid\, and fully virtual teams.\nFoster a collaborative\, accountable\, and high-performing team culture.\nLead people through project-related change and drive innovation.\n\nOutline\nModule 1: Advanced Leadership Styles and Their Application to Projects \n\nLeadership vs. Management: Distinguishing between managing tasks and leading people.\nSituational Leadership® Model: Adapting your leadership style (Directing\, Coaching\, Supporting\, Delegating) based on team maturity and task complexity.\nServant Leadership & Transformational Leadership: Applying frameworks that focus on empowering teams and inspiring change.\n\nModule 2: Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Strategies \n\nSources of Project Conflict: Identifying common causes (e.g.\, schedules\, priorities\, resources\, personality).\nConflict Resolution Models: Applying the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI) to choose the right approach (Competing\, Collaborating\, Compromising\, etc.).\nPrincipled Negotiation: Using strategies from “Getting to Yes” (focus on interests\, not positions) to achieve win-win outcomes.\n\nModule 3: Stakeholder Engagement and Influence Skills \n\nStakeholder Analysis & Mapping: Advanced techniques for identifying power\, interest\, influence\, and attitude.\nDeveloping Influence Strategies: Building coalitions\, crafting compelling arguments\, and using the Cialdini principles of persuasion (e.g.\, reciprocity\, scarcity\, authority).\nCreating a Stakeholder Engagement Plan: Moving from analysis to actionable engagement activities.\n\nModule 4: Advanced Communication Strategies for Virtual Teams \n\nThe Virtual Communication Challenge: Addressing proximity bias\, building trust\, and fostering inclusion remotely.\nChoosing the Right Channel: Matching the communication medium (email\, video\, chat\, collaborative tools) to the message’s complexity and sensitivity.\nRunning Effective Virtual Meetings: Designing and facilitating engaging virtual meetings that achieve their objectives.\n\nModule 5: Building and Sustaining High-Performance Project Teams \n\nTuckman’s Model Deep Dive: Actively guiding a team through Forming\, Storming\, Norming\, and Performing stages.\nCreating Psychological Safety: Establishing a team culture where members feel safe to take risks and voice opinions.\nMotivation & Recognition: Applying motivational theories (e.g.\, Herzberg\, Pink’s Drive) and designing effective recognition systems for project teams.\n\nModule 6: Leading Change and Driving Innovation Within Projects \n\nChange Management Models: Applying frameworks like ADKAR (Awareness\, Desire\, Knowledge\, Ability\, Reinforcement) to project initiatives.\nOvercoming Resistance: Identifying the root causes of resistance and developing strategies to address them.
URL:https://excelbi.co.za/event/mastering-project-leadership-and-communication/2026-12-07/
LOCATION:Excel BI\, 484 Hilda Street\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Project Management
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ORGANIZER;CN="Excel BI":MAILTO:info@excelbi.co.za
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SUMMARY:Microsoft Excel Basics
DESCRIPTION:Microsoft Excel Basics\nCourse Overview\nThis beginner-friendly course introduces learners to the essential features of Microsoft Excel. Participants will learn how to navigate the Excel interface\, enter and edit data\, and use basic formulas and functions to perform calculations. The course also covers creating and formatting tables\, building simple charts to visualize data\, and applying basic sorting and filtering techniques to manage information effectively. \nBy the end of the course\, learners will be able to confidently create and organize spreadsheets\, apply simple calculations\, and present data in a clear\, professional format. \nOutline\nModule 1: Getting Started with Excel \n\nOverview of Microsoft Excel and its uses\nNavigating the Excel interface (Ribbon\, Tabs\, Workbook\, Worksheet)\nUnderstanding cells\, rows\, and columns\nCustomizing the Quick Access Toolbar\n\nModule 2: Entering and Editing Data \n\nInputting text\, numbers\, and dates\nEditing and clearing cell content\nUsing AutoFill and Flash Fill\nUndo\, Redo\, and basic shortcuts\n\nModule 3: Basic Formulas and Functions \n\nIntroduction to formulas (equals sign\, cell references)\nPerforming basic calculations (addition\, subtraction\, multiplication\, division)\nCommon functions: SUM\, AVERAGE\, MIN\, MAX\nUnderstanding relative vs. absolute cell references\n\nModule 4: Creating and Formatting Tables \n\nCreating simple data tables\nApplying table styles and formatting\nAdjusting column width and row height\nMerging cells\, borders\, and shading\nFormatting numbers (currency\, percentages\, decimals)\n\nModule 5: Introduction to Charts \n\nCreating basic charts (column\, line\, pie)\nCustomizing chart elements (titles\, legends\, labels)\nChanging chart styles and layouts\nChoosing the right chart for your data\n\nModule 6: Sorting and Filtering Data \n\nSorting data (ascending\, descending\, custom sort)\nApplying filters to view specific data\nUsing AutoFilter options\nClearing filters and resets\n\nFinal Practice & Wrap-Up \n\nBuilding a simple data sheet with formulas\, table formatting\, and a chart\nReviewing key features covered\n\nQ&A and further learning resources
URL:https://excelbi.co.za/event/microsoft-excel-basics/2026-12-08/
LOCATION:Excel BI\, 484 Hilda Street\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:MS Office
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ORGANIZER;CN="Excel BI":MAILTO:info@excelbi.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261214T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261218T130000
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SUMMARY:Certificate: Information Technology: Systems Support
DESCRIPTION:Course Overview:\nThis certificate provides the foundational knowledge and hands-on skills required to install\, maintain\, troubleshoot\, and secure computer systems and networks in a business environment. Graduates will be prepared for roles such as Systems Support Specialist\, Network Administrator\, and IT Technician. \nTarget Audience:\nIndividuals aiming to start or advance a career in corporate IT support and system administration. \nOutline\nModule 1: IT Support Fundamentals\n\nIntroduction to Enterprise IT Environments\nCore Hardware Components and Server Architecture\nOperating Systems Overview (Windows Server\, Linux)\nVirtualization Fundamentals (Hyper-V\, VMware)\nIT Service Management (ITSM) and ITIL Foundations\nDocumentation and Standard Operating Procedures\n\nModule 2: Network and System Administration\n\nTCP/IP Networking and Subnetting\nConfiguring Network Services (DHCP\, DNS)\nDirectory Services (Microsoft Active Directory)\nFile and Print Server Management\nNetwork Infrastructure (Switches\, Routers\, Firewalls)\nIntroduction to Cloud Services (IaaS\, SaaS)\n\nModule 3: Software and Hardware Troubleshooting \n\nAdvanced Troubleshooting Methodology\nDiagnosing OS and Application Failures\nHardware Diagnostics and RAID Configuration\nRemote Troubleshooting Tools and Techniques\nScripting for Automation and Remediation (PowerShell/Bash)\nPerformance Monitoring and Analysis\n\nModule 4: User and Access Management\n\nUser Account Lifecycle Management\nGroup Policy Management (GPOs)\nPrinciples of Least Privilege and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)\nManaging Shared Resources and Permissions (NTFS/Shared Permissions)\nAuthentication Methods (Multi-Factor Authentication)\n\nModule 5: Security and Backup Solutions\n\nCybersecurity Threats and Vulnerability Management\nImplementing Local and Network Security Policies\nFundamentals of Firewall and Endpoint Security\nData Backup Strategies and Technologies\nDisaster Recovery Planning and Execution\nSecurity Auditing and Log Analysis
URL:https://excelbi.co.za/event/certificate-information-technology-systems-support/2026-12-14/
LOCATION:Excel BI\, 484 Hilda Street\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Information Technology
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SUMMARY:Microsoft PowerPoint Introduction
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThis beginner-friendly course is designed to take you from knowing nothing about PowerPoint to being able to create\, design\, and deliver professional-looking presentations. You will learn the core functionalities of the software\, from adding text and images to applying simple animations and delivering your presentation with confidence. No prior experience is necessary. \nTarget Audience \nStudents\, office workers\, entrepreneurs\, teachers\, and anyone who needs to create effective visual presentations. \nUpon completion\, students will be able to: \n\nConfidently navigate the PowerPoint interface and use key tabs.\nCreate a new presentation\, add various slide types\, and manage slide order.\nFormat text\, shapes\, and images for visual impact and consistency.\nInsert and manipulate pictures\, icons\, videos\, and other media.\nApply and customize slide transitions and object animations.\nUtilize speaker tools and practice techniques to deliver a polished presentation.\n\nOutline\nModule 1: Navigating the PowerPoint Environment \n\nGet comfortable with the PowerPoint workspace and understand its main components.\n\nWelcome & Overview: What is PowerPoint? Understanding the Ribbon\, Quick Access Toolbar\, and Status Bar.\nViews and Zoom: Using Normal\, Slide Sorter\, Reading\, and Slide Show views effectively.\nWorking with Files: Creating a new blank presentation\, using templates\, opening\, saving (“Save” vs. “Save As”)\, and exporting to PDF.\n\n\n\nModule 2: Creating and Managing Slides \n\nBuild the structural foundation of your presentation.\n\nAdding Slides: Inserting new slides and choosing the right slide layout (Title\, Title and Content\, Section Header\, etc.).\nManaging Content Placeholders: Adding text and content into predefined boxes.\nSlide Management: Organizing slides using Slide Sorter view\, duplicating\, moving\, and deleting slides.\n\n\n\nModule 3: Basic Text and Shape Formatting \n\nMake your content visually clear and engaging.\n\nWorking with Text: Adding & formatting text (Font\, Size\, Color)\, using bullet points and numbered lists\, and working with text boxes (vs. placeholders).\nIntroduction to Shapes: Inserting shapes\, applying styles and fills\, adding text to shapes\, and adjusting size and rotation.\nAlignment and Ordering: Using alignment guides\, distributing objects evenly\, and managing object layers (Bring Forward/Send Backward).\n\n\n\nModule 4: Inserting Images and Multimedia \n\nEnhance your presentation with visual and audio elements.\n\nWorking with Images: Inserting pictures from your device and online sources\, using the Picture Format tab to crop\, apply corrections\, artistic effects\, and remove backgrounds.\nIcons & Illustrations: Using PowerPoint’s built-in library of icons\, 3D models\, and scalable vector graphics.\nAdding Video & Audio: Inserting video and audio files\, formatting video playback\, and adjusting audio settings.\n\n\n\nModule 5: Applying Basic Transitions and Animations \n\nAdd subtle movement to guide your audience’s attention.\n\nSlide Transitions: Applying transitions between slides\, effect options\, and timing (duration\, advance on click vs. after time).\nObject Animations: Applying Entrance\, Emphasis\, and Exit animations to text and objects.\nAnimation Pane: Using the Animation Pane to modify effect options\, change the order of animations\, and set timing (start: on click\, with previous\, after previous).\n\n\n\nModule 6: Presentation Tips and Techniques (The Final Rehearsal) \n\nPrepare to deliver your presentation confidently and professionally.\n\nReview and Proofing: Using the Spelling & Thesaurus tool\, adding and reviewing speaker notes.\nPresenter View: Configuring and using Presenter View to see notes\, jump to slides\, and use the pen/highlighter tool during a presentation.\nRehearsal & Delivery: Setting up slide show options (monitor settings)\, rehearsing timings\, and practicing key presentation skills (pace\, tone\, body language).\nSharing Your Work: Tips for presenting online (via Teams/Zoom) and packaging your presentation for email.
URL:https://excelbi.co.za/event/microsoft-powerpoint-introduction/2027-01-05/
LOCATION:Excel BI\, 484 Hilda Street\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:MS Office
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ORGANIZER;CN="Excel BI":MAILTO:info@excelbi.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270112T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270113T130000
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CREATED:20260415T073324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T075959Z
UID:10000291-1799744400-1799845200@excelbi.co.za
SUMMARY:Microsoft PowerPoint Intermediate
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nElevate your presentations from simple slides to powerful\, professional storytelling tools. Master advanced design\, animation\, collaboration\, and delivery techniques to engage any audience. \nTarget Audience: \nUsers comfortable with PowerPoint basics who create frequent presentations and want to improve their design efficiency\, visual impact\, and delivery skills. \nUpon completion\, students will be able to: \n\nUse the Slide Master to create consistent\, branded presentations.\nApply and sequence advanced animations and transitions for narrative effect.\nCreate and save custom templates for repeated use.\nImport and customize charts and graphs from Excel.\nCollaborate on presentations using comments and co-authoring features.\nDeliver polished presentations using advanced presenter tools and techniques.\n\nOutline\nModule 1: Customizing Slide Masters \n\nSlide Master View: Understanding the hierarchy between the Master and individual layouts.\nGlobal Formatting: Setting default fonts\, colors\, placeholder positions\, and background graphics on the Master.\nCustom Layouts: Creating new slide layouts with specific placeholders for different content types.\n\nModule 2: Using Advanced Animation and Transition Effects \n\nAnimation Pane Mastery: Using the Animation Pane to manage complex sequences\, change timing\, and set triggers.\nMorph Transition: Creating seamless\, cinematic animations between slides with the Morph transition.\nEffect Options: Using motion paths\, animating charts\, and adjusting timing for professional pacing.\n\nModule 3: Creating Custom Templates \n\nTemplate Fundamentals: Defining a template (.potx file) vs. a presentation (.pptx file).\nBuilding from the Master: Designing a template using the customized Slide Master from Module 1.\nSaving and Using: Saving a file as a custom template and creating a new presentation from it.\n\nModule 4: Incorporating Charts and Graphs \n\nLinking vs. Embedding: Inserting charts from Excel and understanding the benefits of linking data.\nFormatting Charts: Using Chart Tools (Design and Format tabs) to customize style\, colors\, and elements.\nAnimating Charts: Applying animations to chart elements to introduce data point-by-point.\n\nModule 5: Collaborating with Others \n\nComments: Using the Comments pane to add\, review\, and resolve feedback on specific slides.\nCo-Authoring: Real-time collaboration: simultaneously editing a presentation stored on OneDrive or SharePoint.\nComparison and Merging: Comparing and merging two versions of a presentation to incorporate changes.\n\nModule 6: Delivering Presentations Effectively \n\nPresenter View Deep Dive: Using tools like speaker notes\, slide preview\, pen\, and laser pointer.\nRehearsal Techniques: Using the Rehearse Timings feature to practice pacing and delivery.\nPresentation Tips: Managing audience questions\, handling technical setup\, and presenting online.
URL:https://excelbi.co.za/event/microsoft-powerpoint-intermediate/2027-01-12/
LOCATION:Excel BI\, 484 Hilda Street\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:MS Office
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ORGANIZER;CN="Excel BI":MAILTO:info@excelbi.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270830T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270903T170000
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UID:10000994-1819612800-1819990800@excelbi.co.za
SUMMARY:Certificate: Business Analysis Support Practice
DESCRIPTION:Course Overview:\nEquips learners with foundational knowledge and practical skills to support business analysis activities\, including requirements elicitation\, process modeling\, and stakeholder engagement. \nTarget Audience: \nAspiring BAs\, Project Support Staff\, Career Changers. \nOutline\nModule 1: Business Analysis Fundamentals\n\nRole of the Business Analyst vs. BA Support Practitioner.\nThe Business Analysis Lifecycle & Key Stages.\nCore Concepts: Needs\, Requirements\, Stakeholders\, Solutions.\n\nModule 2: Requirements Elicitation and Management\n\nElicitation Techniques: Interviews\, Workshops\, Surveys.\nDocumenting Requirements: User Stories & Acceptance Criteria.\nRequirements Management: Traceability and Change Control.\n\nModule 3: Process Modeling and Improvement\n\nProcess Modeling Fundamentals: BPMN Notation.\nMapping the Current State (As-Is Process).\nIdentifying Inefficiencies & Designing a Future State (To-Be).\n\nModule 4: Solution Assessment and Validation\n\nSolution Validation vs. Verification.\nSupporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT).\nWriting Test Cases from Requirements.\n\nModule 5: Communication and Stakeholder Engagement\n\nStakeholder Identification & Analysis (e.g.\, Power/Interest Grid).\nTailoring Communication for Different Audiences.\nActive Listening\, Questioning\, & Communication Plans.
URL:https://excelbi.co.za/event/certificate-business-analysis-support-practice/2027-08-30/
LOCATION:Excel BI\, 484 Hilda Street\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Business Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Excel BI":MAILTO:info@excelbi.co.za
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SUMMARY:Certificate: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Software Testing
DESCRIPTION:Course Overview:\nThis course equips learners with the fundamental principles and practical skills to effectively test software\, manage defects\, and assure quality throughout the development lifecycle. \nTarget Audience:\nAspiring software testers\, QA analysts\, developers\, and IT graduates. \nOutline\nModule 1: Software Testing Principles\n\nCore Objectives: Verification vs. Validation.\nFundamental Test Process: Planning\, Analysis\, Execution.\nKey Terminology: Error\, Defect\, Failure.\nTesting Levels: Unit\, Integration\, System\, Acceptance.\nTesting Types: Functional vs. Non-Functional.\n\nModule 2: Test Planning and Strategy Development\n\nComponents of a Test Plan.\nAnalyzing Requirements to Define Test Scope & Objectives.\nRisk-Based Testing Approach.\nEstimating Effort and Resource Planning.\nDefining Test Strategy for a Project.\n\nModule 3: Manual and Automated Testing Techniques\n\nBlack-Box Test Design Techniques: Equivalence Partitioning\, Boundary Value Analysis.\nCreating and Executing Manual Test Cases.\nIntroduction to Test Automation: Benefits and Limitations.\nOverview of Automation Tools (e.g.\, Selenium\, Cypress).\nThe Role of Manual vs. Automated Testing.\n\nModule 4: Defect Tracking and Reporting\n\nDefect Lifecycle and Statuses.\nLogging Effective Defect Reports: Key Information and Reproducibility.\nUtilizing Defect Tracking Tools (e.g.\, Jira).\nTriage and Priority Management.\nCommunicating Defects to Developers and Stakeholders.\n\nModule 5: Quality Assurance in Software Development\n\nQA’s Role in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).\nIntegrating Testing in Agile & DevOps Methodologies.\nBest Practices for Test Metrics and Reporting.\nIntroduction to Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).
URL:https://excelbi.co.za/event/certificate-information-and-communication-technology-ict-software-testing/2027-08-30/
LOCATION:Excel BI\, 484 Hilda Street\, Hatfield\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0083\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Project Management
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