31st October 2020 – Port-of-Spain. Over 400 secondary school students were given an opportunity to imagine themselves as manufacturers and regional traders as they listened intently to President Franka Costelloe and Director Roger Roach of the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers Association (TTMA) speak about the work and activities of the sector. The occasion was the Heroes of Manufacturing webinar at the 2020 Trade and Investment Convention (TIC) on Friday.
Jointly hosted by the Heroes Foundation (Heroes) and the TTMA, students were given a helicopter view of the Manufacturing Sector from Franka Costelloe, and some practical insights about the world of trade and industry from the TTMA Director and CEO of Lazuri Apparel, Roger Roach.
FRANKA COSTELLOE – TTMA PRESIDENT, LIFETIME ROOFING DIRECTOR
Costelloe highlighted the challenges presented by Covid-19 and its impact on lives and livelihood of persons employed in the sector. She also shared strategies that the Association has implemented to recover market share and to increase regional exports. Explaining TTMA’s Manufacturing Strategy to increase local production and double exports, she emphasised the role of young entrepreneurs and SME’s in market expansion.
Respected for her data-driven conversations, the young businesswoman shared the numbers on the size and scale of the sector and how manufacturing and non-energy exports contribute to GDP. The context met with several questions from the young audience, many curious for information on capital sourcing, business planning, and mentorship. In pointing them to resources, Costelloe also explained that “Good Business models are built on creativity and risk.” She said, “Young, fresh, innovative minds are best equipped to give us fresh new ideas and they have the guts to pursue their dreams. It is up to us, to boost that confidence and inspiration. We can do so through mentorship, internships, training, and providing opportunities.”
ROGER ROACH – TTMA DIRECTOR, LAZURI APAREL CEO
Roger Roach challenged the students to pursue the opportunities that exist and not be daunted by the current challenges to global trade. Risk, obstacles, and failure are part of the road to success, he explained. “You have to be able to identify demand and act on that opportunity quickly.” In sharing the advantage of moving quickly on ideas, he gave the Lazuri experience. “We decided last December to set up a garment manufacturing facility. We did the research, bought machinery, hired staff, began testing in March, and then COVID hit.” Faced with the option of closing down the new operation, Roach told the audience that he partnered with the University of the West Indies (UWI) and The Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI) through the TTMA to develop a stylish branded facemask with a high filtration rate, and was able to pivot operations to mask production.
Inspired by the advice from Roach and Costelloe, Lutchmi Beharry, a budding entrepreneur from Parvati Girls’ Hindu College is now more confident about her own plans. “The advice given was very realistic and it didn’t scare me. It excited me even more because now I’m clearer on what to expect. I like that.”
Heroes CEO, Lawrence Arjoon described the session as a dynamic exchange of ideas between generations. “At Heroes, we connect youth with industry leaders and experts who generously share their insights and expertise so that our nation’s youth can take us beyond where we are at today. Today, Franka and Roger have helped bring these young participants one step closer to their dreams; and we are now one step closer to growing the base of Proudly T&T manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and global exporters.”
The Heroes of Energy league Learning Series connected Heroes youth participants with energy leaders and role models to explore current and future energy challenges.
Participants journed through different developmental stories while receiving guidance for dealing with life’s issues and challenges.
EPISODE 1 Our youth hosts Triston and Kalifa chat with Legend of Energy, Arlene Chow, and Champion of Energy Shaun Rampersad on their learnings, insights, and experience from the Energy Sector.
EPISODE 3 Our youth hosts chat with Powergen General Manager Surindranath Ramsingh, BPTT VP Corporate Operation Giselle Thompson, and T&TEC System Planning Engineer Courtney Powell.
EPISODE 5 Talking Petrochemical and Upstream Oil and Gas Industries with Hanna Sukhu-Maharaj – Marketing and Logistics Manager, Proman, and Brian Ali – Digital Lead, Shell
EPISODE 7 Chatting with Senator the Honourable Franklin Khan – Minister of Energy and Energy Industries, Mrs. Penelope Bradshaw-Niles – Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries, Mr. Joel “Monty” Pemberton – Chairman, The Heroes Foundation
EPISODE 2 Youth hosts chat Dr. Dax Driver of the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago, Mr. Mark Loquan of the National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago, and Mr. Dwight Mahabir of Damus Limited.
EPISODE 4 We’re talking Hydrogen, Solar, and the Environment with Philip Julien – Managing Director, Kenesjay Systems, Sally Maharaj – Environmental Programme Officer III, Environmental Management Authority, and Salvation Yalams – Project Coordinator, IAMovement.
EPISODE 6 Chatting with young pioneers of Energy: Energy Analyst and Founder of eNRgy TT Neisha Ramdass, Commercial Analyst, The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Shane Wilson, EIE Lead Assessor, Oxford Brookes University Dr Kiron Neale.
Monday 5th October, 2020, Port-of-Spain: The Heroes Foundation (Heroes) a registered not-for-profit organisation is helping to bridge the digital divide through their newly launched Student Support Centre, where students can get technical support, use computers, or access the internet if needed. Heroes also distributed 10 tablets to students in their programmes and is working with programme sponsors to provide more support to students in need.
Heroes CEO, Lawrence Arjoon commented, “All of our programmes and activities are now delivered digitally, and most of our team works remotely, so our office has a lot of space. Students can come in for assistance by making appointments thought their Programme Coordinators, adhering to all the COVID-19 guidelines. We have also included modules on managing the digital transition into our programmes to help students understand and leverage technology in their everyday lives.”
Heroes works with over 500 youth participants ages 11 – 17 in the Heroes Development Programme (HDP) and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Trinidad and Tobago (BBBSTT). These programmes were traditionally delivered in-person in schools, community residences, and corporate workplaces. They are all now delivered online using Microsoft Teams and Google Classroom to over 70% of programme participants, or via phone calls, as some students are still not online.
Jeannelle Forbes, an HDP student from Woodbrook Secondary School, in sharing her experiences, noted, “There wasn’t much going on over the past few months due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and it was getting a bit boring locked up at home. Heroes helped by doing lots of online activities with us and exposing us to learning in a new way. When school reopened online, I thought the transition from face-to-face to online classes was very easy because the past months with Heroes helped me to get accustomed to the online interaction, and I am very grateful for that.”
Heroes rolled out two new Corporate Workplace Big Brothers Big Sisters mentorship programmes in September after moving the application, enrolment, screening, and matching processes online. The organisation also rolled out a digital Migrant Heroes Development Programme in August that targets 150 Spanish-speaking migrant youth living in Trinidad in collaboration with Living Water Community and TTV Solidarity Network with funding from the Pan-American Development Foundation (PADF). The next step for Heroes is to roll out its new digital platform in the coming weeks to allow more people to access the organisation’s activities.
Arjoon explained, “A fundamental part of the Heroes development model is to connect youth with leaders and role-models who want to contribute to youth development by providing positive and experienced guidance for dealing with life’s issues and challenges. We plan to do that digitally going forward, and to continue to empower the youth of Trinidad and Tobago as the world continues to change around us.”
Heroes Foundation CEO Lawrence Arjoon, HDP Coordinator Gyasi Monsegue and students from the Heroes Development Programme in an online session in June.
The Heroes Foundation is calling for a united effort in the fight against Covid-19, and for a responsible and collective response to recommendations, guidelines and regulations being put in place by the government and our service agencies.
The right attitudes and behaviours will help to stem the spread of the Virus.
Thank you, Dr. Jenna Graham, for being a #HeroForLife. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against COVID-19.
We can be heroes by supporting those at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19. Our support, love, and encouragement give heroes like Deon the courage to fight on in this battle.
We’re all in this together, and we all have an important role to play. Thank you to the teams at Broadview Surveillance Systems and the Chaguanas Borough Corporation for being heroes in the fight against COVID-19.
Thank you, Dr. Reisha Seebaransingh, for being a #HeroForLife. Let’s do our part to keep our heroes safe as they help us get better
We’re doing well in the fight against COVID-19, but we must remain vigilant. Thank you to Heroes like Dr. Vishal Basdeo who continue to put country first.
We all still have a part to play to stop the spread of COVID-19. Chris-Tisha reminds us of some of the symptoms of this deadly virus, and some steps to take to stay safe and healthy.
Heroes Foundation brings fresh perspectives to Trinidad and Tobago’s Energy Future
The Heroes Foundation (Heroes) along with the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago (ECTT) has culminated months of work by the youth of Trinidad and Tobago into a comprehensive report that sets out recommendations for Trinidad and Tobago’s Energy Future. The report is based upon intense discussions and extensive deliberations which were held at the Heroes of Energy Youth Forum as part of the Trinidad and Tobago Energy Conference in February 2020.
Over four hundred secondary school students from across the country explored and debated energy sustainability and a greener industry with energy stalwarts, senior business leaders, energy professionals, and government officials. The bright, young minds delved into the history of Trinidad and Tobago’s growth as a world-class energy player and explored current challenges, while facilitated session stimulated ideas reflective of modern critical thinking, a youthful intolerance for “business as usual”, and a bold articulation of the future that our youth want for themselves.
The Report captures extensive details of the youth collaboration and highlights the rich exchange of ideas, which include:
The need for more accessible information on the energy sector and specifically renewables and conservation opportunities.
The need for greater clarity on the benefits, opportunities, and potential implementation challenges associated with diversifying into renewable energy sources.
Greater engagement of the youth population in the energy discourse with access to sector leaders and energy professionals to stimulate interest in careers in energy and inclusive dialogue on industry potential.
The establishment of nationwide youth cohorts to research, create, and share information on energy, water conservation and efficiency, climate change and climate action in schools, homes, and communities.
Leveraging social media to inspire and engage youth interests in energy via messages, art, skits, and presentations to raise awareness.
Challenge to government to consider a number of actions for positive action against climate change impacts, including changes to the education curriculum to include energy and climate change; incentives for using renewable energy by capturing wind and hydro power from rivers and seas to generate electricity.
A challenge to the Heroes Foundation to consider an education and awareness programme as a focus for action.
In launching the report, the Heroes Foundation CEO, Lawrence Arjoon said, “I believe that an important part of our work at the Foundation, is in youth engagement and education. We must harness passion and steer it into action. This is why we are actively working on a number of new partnerships with the private sector to convert these ideas into reality.”
Click below to read the report.
Introduction To Cybersecurity
Course Overview
This course explores cyber trends, threats, and staying safe in cyberspace, and protecting personal and company data.
Benefits
Today’s interconnected world makes everyone more susceptible to cyber-attacks. Teach how to protect personal data and privacy online, in social media, and why more and more IT jobs require cybersecurity awareness and understanding.
Explores Opportunities in Technology
Builds cybersecurity understanding for a secure and safe digital life
Explores many career possibilities cybersecurity skills offers
Fundamentos de JavaScript 1 (JSE)
Descripción general del
Descubra cómo se crean las aplicaciones web y móviles interactivas con la programación de JavaScript, y cómo diseñar, escribir, depurar y ejecutar sus propios programas. No se requiere ningún conocimiento previo de programación.
Beneficios
Las habilidades de programación le ofrecen posibilidades de carreras en casi cualquier sector. Estas habilidades son necesarias si desea tener un rol de desarrollo web, de aplicaciones móviles o de juegos más avanzado y mejor pago.
Preparación para las carreras profesionales
Desarrolle habilidades de programación fundamentales. Prepárese para un examen de certificación de JSE Cree la base para lograr habilidades de desarrollo de redes y software más especializadas.
Conceptos Básicos de Redes
Descripción general del
Este curso cubre los fundamentos de las redes y los dispositivos de red, los medios y los protocolos. El alumno observará los datos que fluyen a través de una red y la configuración básica del dispositivo para conectarse a las redes
Beneficios
Enseñar a sus estudiantes conceptos básicos de redes es esencial para desarrollar habilidades de TI y los prepara para una amplia variedad de carreras de TI.
Explore las oportunidades en tecnología
Utilice los servicios de capa de aplicación para realizar tareas del mundo real. Crear una LAN sencilla Demostrar cómo las direcciones IP permiten la comunicación de red Enseñe cómo los protocolos, dispositivos y medios permiten la comunicación en redes Ethernet Configurar un enrutador inalámbrico y un host inalámbrico para conectarse a Internet
Fundamentos de Análisis de Datos
Descripción general del
Los estudiantes de este curso aprenderán cómo usar las herramientas fundamentales de un analista de datos, cómo transformar, organizar y visualizar datos con herramientas de hoja de cálculo como Excel. También aprenderán cómo consultar datos de una base de datos relacional mediante SQL y cómo mejorar sus presentaciones de datos mediante potentes herramientas de inteligencia empresarial como Tableau. Al final del curso, tendrán una cartera de análisis completa con un análisis de conjuntos de datos populares, mostrando sus habilidades en Excel, SQL y Tableau.
Beneficios
Las organizaciones de todo el mundo reconocen el valor de la analítica. Este curso enseñará a los estudiantes las herramientas del oficio.
Explore las oportunidades en tecnología
SQL y Excel se utilizan en todas las organizaciones. Los tableros, las visualizaciones de datos y la narración de historias son muy buscados.
Fundamentos de Python 2
Descripción general del
Este curso enseña habilidades en demanda, incluyendo cómo diseñar, desarrollar y mejorar programas de computadora usando Python.
Beneficios
Beneficios utilizado por nuevas empresas y gigantes tecnológicos como Google, Facebook, Netflix y más, Python con código fácil de usar y fácil de leer ofrece infinitas posibilidades para crear proyectos de software a pequeña y gran escala.
Explore las oportunidades en tecnología
Explora el mundo de la programación informática y las carreras que ofrece Desarrolla habilidades de codificación usando Python Enseña sobre tipos de datos, variables, operaciones de E/S, flujo de control y funciones
Fundamentos de Python 1
Descripción general del
Este curso enseña habilidades en demanda, incluyendo cómo diseñar, desarrollar y mejorar programas de computadora usando Python.
Beneficios
Beneficios utilizado por nuevas empresas y gigantes tecnológicos como Google, Facebook, Netflix y más, Python con código fácil de usar y fácil de leer ofrece infinitas posibilidades para crear proyectos de software a pequeña y gran escala.
Explore las oportunidades en tecnología
Explora el mundo de la programación informática y las carreras que ofrece Desarrolla habilidades de codificación usando Python Enseña sobre tipos de datos, variables, operaciones de E/S, flujo de control y funciones
Direccionamiento de red y resolución de problemas básicos
Descripción general del
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Beneficios
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Explore oportunidades en tecnología
Dispositivos de Red y Configuración Inicia
Descripción general del
Este curso enseña conocimientos y habilidades intermedias para la creación de redes al cubrir los conceptos básicos y las habilidades necesarias para construir una red de oficina en el hogar y una red de oficina pequeña.
Beneficios
Al enseñar las características y beneficios de las tecnologías de nube y virtualización, sus estudiantes desarrollan habilidades para calcular un esquema de direccionamiento IP y configurar dispositivos Cisco para crear una red pequeña.
Explore oportunidades en tecnología
Enseñar las características de la virtualización y los servicios en la nube. Explicar cómo funciona Ethernet en una red conmutada. Mostrar cómo los routers utilizan los protocolos y servicios de la capa de red. Demuestre cómo el protocolo TCP garantiza la entrega de datos. Configure una red informática sencilla utilizando dispositivos Cisco
Conceptos básicos de redes
Descripción general del
Este curso cubre los fundamentos de las redes y los dispositivos de red, los medios y los protocolos. El alumno observará los datos que fluyen a través de una red y la configuración básica del dispositivo para conectarse a las redes.
Beneficios
Enseñar a sus estudiantes conceptos básicos de redes es esencial para desarrollar habilidades de TI y los prepara para una amplia variedad de carreras de TI.
Explore oportunidades en tecnología
Configurar un enrutador inalámbrico y un host inalámbrico para conectarse a Internet Enseñe cómo los protocolos, dispositivos y medios permiten la comunicación en redes Ethernet. Demostrar cómo las direcciones IP permiten la comunicación de red Crear una LAN sencilla Utilice los servicios de capa de aplicación para realizar tareas del mundo real.
Introducción a la Ciencia de Datos
Descripción general del
Este curso introductorio lleva a los alumnos al mundo de la ciencia de datos. Aprenderán los conceptos básicos en los campos de la ciencia de datos, el análisis de datos y la ingeniería de datos para comprender mejor cómo el aprendizaje automático está dando forma al futuro de los negocios, la atención médica, la educación y más.
Beneficios
Los profesionales de la ciencia de datos que pueden proporcionar información procesable para decisiones basadas en datos tienen una gran demanda.
Explore oportunidades en tecnología
Desarrolle su conocimiento de las oportunidades que permiten los análisis de datos. Explore oportunidades profesionales en los entornos de ciencia de datos, análisis, ingeniería e inteligencia artificial y aprendizaje automático.
Defensa de la red
Descripción general del
curso Este curso cubre diferentes métodos para monitorear la red y cómo evaluar las alertas de seguridad. Profundiza en las herramientas y técnicas utilizadas para proteger la red, incluido el control de acceso, los firewalls, la seguridad en la nube y la criptografía.
Beneficios
La demanda de profesionales de la seguridad sigue creciendo. Obtener los conocimientos intermedios utilizados en el lugar de trabajo como Técnico en Ciberseguridad.
Prepárese para las carreras
Construye una base de ciberseguridad Explora las muchas posibilidades de carrera en ciberseguridad Desarrolla habilidades para crear una estrategia de ciberseguridad de defensa en profundidad en capas
Gestión de amenazas cibernéticas
Descripción general del
curso Este curso explora la gobernanza en ciberseguridad y gestión de amenazas. Aprenda a desarrollar políticas y asegúrese de que su organización cumpla con los estándares éticos y los marcos legales y regulatorios.
Beneficios
La demanda de profesionales de la seguridad sigue creciendo. Desarrolla conocimientos avanzados que utilizarás en el lugar de trabajo como Técnico en Ciberseguridad.
Prepárese para las carreras
Construye una base de ciberseguridad Explora las muchas posibilidades de carrera en ciberseguridad Desarrolla habilidades para administrar amenazas, como evaluar una red en busca de vulnerabilidades, administrar riesgos y responder a incidentes de seguridad
Seguridad de Terminales
Descripción general del
Este curso cubre cómo evaluar la red, los sistemas operativos y los puntos finales en busca de vulnerabilidades, y cómo proteger la red. También cubre las habilidades para mantener la integridad, confidencialidad y disponibilidad en la red y los datos.
Beneficios
La demanda de profesionales de la seguridad sigue creciendo. Enseñar los conocimientos fundamentales utilizados en el lugar de trabajo como Técnico en Ciberseguridad.
Prepárese para las carreras
Desarrollar una base de ciberseguridad Ofrecer el siguiente paso en la exploración de las muchas posibilidades de carrera en ciberseguridad Desarrolle habilidades para proteger una red hasta el borde, incluido el hardware, el software y los medios
Introducción a Ciberseguridad
Descripción general del
Este estudio explora las tendencias cibernéticas, las amenazas y la seguridad en el ciberespacio, y la protección de los datos personales y de la empresa.
Beneficios
El mundo interconectado de hoy hace que todos sean más susceptibles a los ataques cibernéticos. Enseñe cómo proteger los datos personales y la privacidad en línea, en las redes sociales, y por qué cada vez más trabajos de TI requieren conciencia y comprensión de la ciberseguridad.
Explora oportunidades en tecnología
Construye la comprensión de la ciberseguridad para una vida digital segura y protegida Explora muchas posibilidades de carrera que ofrecen las habilidades de ciberseguridad
Introducción al IoT y la Transformación Digital
Descripción general del
curso El curso proporciona a los estudiantes una visión atractiva y exploratoria del Internet de las cosas y destaca cómo la transformación digital afecta a las organizaciones, las empresas, los gobiernos, las industrias y nuestra vida cotidiana.
Beneficios
Los estudiantes descubren cómo IoT, junto con las tecnologías emergentes como el análisis de datos, la inteligencia artificial y la ciberseguridad, están transformando digitalmente las industrias y expandiendo las oportunidades profesionales. Los estudiantes entienden la importancia de las redes basadas en la intención utilizando un enfoque basado en software y aprendizaje automático para poder conectar y proteger decenas de miles de millones de nuevos dispositivos con facilidad.
Explora oportunidades en tecnología
Desarrolla conceptos básicos digitales Explora oportunidades de carrera en el panorama de las nuevas tecnologías emergentes
Start Your IoT Journey Here
Invest in learning IoT (Internet of Things) skills and you can transform any business in any industry, from manufacturing to saving endangered species. Imagine 26 billion people, systems, and physical objects connecting and sharing data seamlessly over the internet. This isn’t a what-if scenario, it’s real-life and it’s coming together all around us right now. Learn how IoT is changing the world and the IoT skills you will need to land a well-paying job. No prerequisites required.
You’ll Learn These Core Skills:
Learn how the current digital transformation is creating unprecedented economic opportunity.
Understand how the IoT is bridging the gap between operational and information technology systems.
Discover how standard business processes are being transformed.
The security concerns that must be considered when implementing IoT solutions.
JavaScript Essentials 1
Course Overview
Learn how interactive web and mobile apps are created with JavaScript programming – and how to design, write, debug, and run your own programs! No prior programming knowledge is required.
Benefits
Programming skills open you up to careers in almost any industry. These skills are required if you want to continue to more advanced and higher paying web, mobile app, or game development roles.
Prepare for Careers
Develop fundamental programming skills. Prepare for JSE certification exam. Build your foundation to pursue more specialized networking and software development skills .
NDG Linux Essentials
Course Overview
This course teaches fundamentals of the Linux operating system, command line, and open source programming concepts.
Benefits
Nearly every IT job requires some Linux knowledge. Gain hands-on practice with Linux commands through the Linux virtual machine embedded in the course.
Prepare for Careers
Develop fundamental operating system skills for entry-level IT jobs. Prepare for LPI certificate exam. Fulfill prerequisites to pursue more specialized IT and networking skills.
NDG Linux Unhatched
Course Overview
This course covers introductory back-end operating system knowledge by teaching basic installation and configuration of Linux and introducing the Linux command line.
Benefits
Learners ease into acquiring Linux knowledge without having to commit to more than 8 total hours of self-paced learning, guided step-by-step with a series of hands-on virtual machine activities.
Explore Opportunities in Technology
Wade into the shallow end of Linux and see whether it’s for you or not. Develop your digital basics. Start exploring the many career possibilities these skills can open up for you.
Network Defense
Course Overview
This course covers different methods to monitor the network and how to evaluate security alerts. It delves into tools and techniques used to protect the network, including access control, firewalls, cloud security, and cryptography.
Benefits
The demand for security professionals continues to grow. Gain the intermediate knowledge used in the workplace as a Cybersecurity Technician.
Prepare for Careers
Builds a cybersecurity foundation
Explores the many career possibilities in cybersecurity
Develops skills to create a layered defense-in-depth cybersecurity strategy
Cyber Threat Management
Course Overview
This course explores governance in cybersecurity and threat management. Learn to develop policies and ensure your organization complies with ethics standards and legal and regulatory frameworks
Benefits
The demand for security professionals continues to grow. Develop advanced knowledge you will use in the workplace as a Cybersecurity Technician..
Prepare for Careers
Builds a cybersecurity foundation
Explores the many career possibilities in cybersecurity
Develops skills for managing threats, such as how to assess a network for vulnerabilities, manage risks, and respond to security incidents
Endpoint Security
Course Overview
This course covers how to assess the network, operating systems, and endpoints for vulnerabilities, and how to secure the network. It also covers skills to maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability in the network and data.
Benefits
The demand for security professionals continues to grow. Teach the foundational knowledge used in the workplace as a Cybersecurity Technician.
Prepare for Careers
Develop a cybersecurity foundation
Offer the next step in exploring the many career possibilities in cybersecurity
Build skills securing a network all the way to the edge, including hardware, software, and media
Python Essentials 2
Course Overview
This course is designed for learners who are already familiar with the essentials of Python, universal computer programming concepts like data types, containers, functions, conditions and loops, and the basics of procedural, structural, and functional programming.
Benefits
Used by startups and tech giants like Google, Facebook, Netflix, and more, Python with user friendly, easy-to-read code offers endless possibilities for creating small and large-scale software projects
Explores Opportunities in Technology
Explore the world of programming
Design, develop, and improve multi-module computer applications coded in Python
Analyze and model real-life problems in Object-Oriented Programming categories
Create and develop a programming portfolio
Python Essentials 1
Course Overview
This course teaches in-demand skills including how to design, develop, and improve computer programs using Python.
Benefits
Used by startups and tech giants like Google, Facebook, Netflix, and more, Python with user-friendly with easy-to-read code offers endless possibilities for creating small and large-scale software projects.
Explores Opportunities in Technology
Explores the world of computer programming and the careers it offers
Develops coding skills using Python
Teaches about data types, variables, I/O operations, control flow and functions
Data Analytics Essentials
Course Overview
Students in this course will learn how to use the fundamental tools of a data analyst, how to transform, organize and visualize data with spreadsheet tools such as Excel. They will also learn how to query data from a relational database using SQL and how to improve their data presentations using powerful business intelligence tools like Tableau. By the end of the course, they will have an analytics portfolio complete with an analysis of popular datasets, showcasing their skills in Excel, SQL and Tableau.
Benefits
Organizations all over the world recognize the value of analytics. This course will teach students the tools of the trade.
Prepares for Careers
SQL and Excel are used in every organization.
Dashboarding, data visualizations and storytelling with data are highly sought after.
Introduction to Data Science
Course Overview
This introductory course takes learners inside the world of data science. They will learn the basics in the fields of data science, data analytics and data engineering to better understand how machine learning is shaping the future of business, healthcare, education and more.
Benefits
Data science professionals who can provide actionable insights for data-driven decisions are in high demand..
Explores Opportunities in Technology
Develop your awareness of opportunities that data analytics enable.
Explore career opportunities in the Data Science, Analytics, Engineering and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning landscapes.
Computer Hardware Basics
Course Overview
This course teaches the fundamentals of computers and mobile devices by covering the basic concepts and skills needed to install components to build, repair, or upgrade personal computers.
Benefits
This course provides the learner with an engaging, foundational view of computers and mobile devices, including desktop and laptop computers, and other mobile devices such as tablets and mobile phones.
Explores Opportunities in Technology
Install components to build, repair, or upgrade personal computers.
Explain the features and functions of laptops
Explain the features and functions of other mobile devices.
Network Addressing and Basic Troubleshooting
Course Overview
This course examines the Physical layer in depth, topologies at the Data Link layer, and basic routing at the Network layer. It dives deep into static and dynamic 1Pv4 and 1Pv6 addressing and address resolution.
Benefits
Teach your students the components and functionality of Cisco switches and routers, troubleshooting methodologies for some of the most common networking issues, and an overview of providing customer support that prepares them for a wide variety of IT careers paths.
Explores Opportunities in Technology
Teach basic troubleshooting for network connectivity issues.
Explain the operation of Cisco switches and routers.
Develop a networking scheme for a small network based on stated requirements.
Explain the features and functions of the physical, data link, and network layers.
Networking Devices and Initial Configuration
Course Overview
This course teaches intermediate knowledge and skills for networking by covering basic concepts and skills needed to build a home office network and a small office network.
Benefits
By teaching the characteristics and benefits of Cloud and Virtualization technologies, your students develop skills to calculate an IP addressing scheme and configure Cisco devices to create a small network.
Explores Opportunities in Technology
Teach the characteristics of Virtualization and cloud services
Explain how Ethernet operates in a switched network.
Show how routers use network layer protocols and services.
Demonstrate how the TCP protocol guarantees data delivery.
Configure a simple computer network using Cisco devices
Networking Basics
Course Overview
This course covers the foundation of networking and network devices, media, and protocols. The learner will observe data flowing through a network and basic device configuration to connect to networks.
Benefits
Teaching your students basic networking concepts is essential for developing IT skills and prepares them for a wide variety of IT career paths.
Explores Opportunities in Technology
Configure a wireless router and wireless host to connect to the internet
Teach how protocols, devices, and media enable communication on Ethernet networks
Demonstrate how IP addresses enable network communication
Create a simple LAN
Use application layer services to accomplish real-world tasks.
Learn the Basics Needed to Fight Cybercrime
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Course Overview
This course covers essential knowledge for all cybersecurity domains including information security, systems security, network security, ethics and laws, and defense and mitigation techniques used in protecting businesses.
Benefits
The demand for security professionals continues to grow. Develop a foundational understanding of cybercrime, security principles, technologies, and procedures used to defend networks
Explores Opportunities in Technology
Builds cybersecurity foundation
Offer the next step in exploring the many career possibilities in cybersecurity
Help learners determine if they want to pursue job roles in networking or cybersecurity
Cloud Security
Course Overview
This course introduces the fundamentals of cloud computing and skills needed to secure an organization in the cloud.
Benefits
Learn the methods and tools to design, build, and maintain a secure cloud business environment.
Prepare for Careers
Develop skills for entry-level cloud security positions
Prepare for Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK) exam
Pursue a career in cloud security, an in-demand, exciting new area that spans all industries
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Course Overview
The course provides learners with an engaging, exploratory view of the Internet of Things and highlights how Digital Transformation impacts organizations, businesses, governments, industries, and our daily lives.
Benefits
Learners discover how IoT, along with emerging technologies such as data analytics, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, are digitally transforming industries and expanding career opportunities. Learners understand the importance of Intent-Based Networking using a software-driven approach and machine learning to be able to connect and secure tens of billions of new devices with ease.
Explores Opportunities in Technology
Develops digital basics
Explores career opportunities in the new emerging technologies landscape
