IgniteHER

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Depending on the tasks your job requires and who you need to interact with, you’ll need strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe PDF, and virtual conferencing software in order to excel in your career. While you may be starting out with a basic understanding of various software’s, this course you will help you develop a higher skill level with those computer software programs most commonly used in tech sector roles.  \n\n**Core Competences**\n\n1. Describe how to effectively use various Microsoft Office applications.\n2. Explain and demonstrate how to create, edit, and format documents in Microsoft Word.\n3. Demonstrate how to create, edit, and prepare a PDF form in Adobe Acrobat.\n4. Create an Excel workbook and implement key functions including sorting, data into graphs, IF statements, VLOOKUPS, and calculations across multiple worksheets.\n5. Improve understanding of how to communicate using virtual conferencing software.\n\n**Course 2 – Website Development and Design**\n\nManaging and regularly updating company websites and digital content is crucial in the digital world companies operate in.  For companies in Canada having an e-commerce and content management strategy has become a necessity and the skills needed to build, customize and maintain web platforms continue to be in demand. This course explores e-commerce platforms and content management systems and will help strengthen your knowledge of, and skill, with popular tools used in the tech industry.\n\n**Core Competences**\n\n1.\tDescribe e-commence and explain different platforms used in the industry.\n2.\tExplore and demonstrate the difference functions of Shopify and Magento.\n3.\tDevelop a basic e-commerce website.\n4.\tDescribe different content management systems and how to use them effectively.\n5.\tCompare and contrast functionalities of Drupal and WordPress.\n\n**Course 3 – Digital Marketing**\n\nEvery company needs digital marketing. It’s become an integral part of how they connect to customers, regardless of the industry they’re in. Being readily online, at almost anytime, is one of the reasons digital marketing has transformed how businesses promote and market their products and services. In this course you will explore how to effectively target audiences online to promote a business, product or service, develop engaging content and measure the results of your digital efforts. \n\n**Core Competences**\n\n1.\tIdentify multiple social media platforms and explain their purpose/intended audience.\n2.\tDescribe what Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools are and explain how to effectively use them in business.\n3.\tDemonstrate how to use basic Salesforce functions.\n4.\tDescribe what email marketing automation is and create and send an automated email using MailChimp.\n5.\tDemonstrate how to use Canva as a tool to create quality digital content.\n\n**Course 4 – User Experience (UX)**\n\nCustomers want engaging, intuitive and seamless digital experiences. UX is about providing users of a website or app the ability to easily navigate within it without confusion or hesitation. Designing this positive experience combines elements of design, psychology, research, technology and business to provide the best experience for the user. In this course you will explore the foundational principles of user-centered design and use this knowledge to participate in a customer journey map simulation. \n\n**Core Competences**\n\n1.\tExplain the User Experience Process and how to reframe problems using design thinking.\n2.\tDescribe the difference between low fidelity and high-fidelity design.\n3.\tExplain the user research proves and describe different methodologies to use.\n4.\tIdentify different personas and explain why personas are important.\n5.\tDemonstrate how to create a journey map of the ideal customer experience.\n\n**Course 5 – Coding and Programming Languages**\n\nDo you wonder what is happening behind the scenes when clicking a mouse within a computer program? This course will give the basic understanding, and maybe spark some excitement, for how software programs are built to interact with the users.  These languages can be used for creating a new gaming experience, a website or the missing piece to launch your own online creation. \n\n**Core Competences**\n\n1.\tExplain what coding is and what programming languages are. \n2.\tCompare and contrast three computer programming languages.\n3.\tWrite and execute code in the Notepad++ environment.\n4.\tUnderstand and write basic HTML, CSS and elementary JavaScript.\n5.\tCombine the basic elements of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.\n\n**Course 6 - Mental Wellness and Self Care**\n\nPreparing for a career change goes beyond learning new technology-based skills. It’s important to also foster positive mental wellbeing and become more anchored in who you are and what matters most to you. This course covers wellness topics which highlight healthy lifestyle choices, the importance of mental and physical health and self-care. It explores theories, tools and strategies you can use in all areas of your life to create a strong foundation for good mental health, self-confidence and stress management. The online learning modules are complemented with an instructor-led workshop and small group coaching sessions where you apply the principles of self-care and practice healthy habits. \n\n**Core Competences**\n\n1.\tExplore self-care practices for stress management and overall health and wellness strategies.\n2.\tEvaluate different ways to manage fear and anxiety and explain the role courage has in overcoming fear.\n3.\tCreate a toolkit of resources, activities and actions to use when life feels overwhelming or stressful.\n4.\tApply mental health and self-compassion knowledge and skills to meet and effectively manage one’s own emotional needs.\n\n**Course 7 – Employability Training**\n\nIn this course you will participate in employability and job readiness training strength your job seeking, resume and interview, networking and other important skills needed for a successful transition into the tech sector employment. 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