University launches advanced ICT training courses for York businesses
Posted on 10 September 2004
To meet this demand, the University of York recently won a contract from the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) North Yorkshire to develop and deliver suitable training opportunities. After an extensive consultation phase, some seven key training topics were identified and initial courses for four of these topics have now been scheduled:
- Networking with Wireless Technologies: 13 to17 September
- Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) and Communication Skills for Help Desk Staff: 11 to 13, 18 and 19 October
- Growing IT Systems for Growing Businesses: 4, 5, 10 -12 November
- Advanced web design and Database Integration 23 -24 November, 13-15 December
- AutoCAD and 3D StudioMax - January/February 2005 - dates to be finalised
- GRID technology - making the most of your IT infrastructure - dates to be finalised
- Software development using GUI and UML - dates to be finalised
The training packages will consist of a combination of some 30 hours of workshops and seminars, based in purpose-designed training facilities. Following completion of the course delegates will have access to tutor support for a further three months during which time they will be expected to develop and implement their newly acquired skills.
There are a limited number of subsidised places available on the above courses for businesses within York and North Yorkshire, at a price of £200. All the courses are expected to be run again during the first part of 2005. For more information or to register on any of these courses please contact the course administrator, Carolyn Jones on 01904 328768 or email cmj4@york.ac.uk
To launch the first of these Advanced ICT Training courses, a wine reception and evening seminar on IT Security led by Nick Case of Securability Limited will be held at the University at 5.30pm on Wednesday 15th September 2004. Attendance at this seminar is free and open to all, but for security reasons delegates need to register by contacting the course administrator, Carolyn Jones.
Nick Case will discuss the fundamentals of IT Security and business best practice and how companies can protect themselves from damage associated with information security breaches. This topic is something that all companies should be aware of since the 2004 Computer Security Institute survey reported that over half of UK companies surveyed had suffered an IT Security incident in the last 12 months. This is not surprising really when over 85% of CEOs are happy to give out their password over the phone to someone claiming to be from their IT department.
This Initiative is supported by the LSC North Yorkshire using funds from Yorkshire Forward, the regional development agency for Yorkshire and the Humber in support of its Key Cluster skills development priorities, in partnership with Science City York and the White Rose University consortium.
Notes to editors:
- Science City York is a partnership between the City of York Council and the University of York with the objective of growing York as an internationally recognised science base.
- Science City York's mission is to create business and employment opportunities in York through Science and Technology.
- Science City York is committed to growing the Science and Technology community in York, providing high quality jobs for local people. In 2002 more than 9,000 people were employed in science and technology occupations, which is approximately 10% of York's working population and equivalent to employment in the tourism sector.
- Science City York's role covers 4 key areas:
- Providing mentoring to York's growing high technology community and helping to generate new businesses.
- Creating employment opportunities in the high technology sectors.
- Guiding education and training needs to ensure the development of York's science and technology skill base.
- Raising awareness of Science and Technology and opportunities it will bring to York in the future and of York as an internationally recognised science base.
- For further information about Science City York see: www.sciencecityyork.org.uk or contact Rachel Goddard, Science City York Press & PR Officer, Intandem Marketing & Communications, Tel: 01757 289696
- LSC North Yorkshire has a budget of around £96 million to fund and raise the standard and quality of post-16 education and training in the area. Its key objectives include: to encourage more young people to stay on in learning; to attract more and a wider range of people to take part; to increase the proportion of people gaining qualifications; to provide opportunities for individual career development and to support the growth of the local economy.
- Nicola Putnam, Strategic Communications Manager - Learning and Skills Council North Yorkshire 01904 385555