{"product_id":"working-smarter-using-technology-to-your-advantage","title":"Using Technology to Your Advantage","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ebsi-team-licence-note\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying for a team?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose 5 or 10 licences to purchase access for multiple learners at a reduced per-person rate. After purchase, eBSI will contact you to confirm the learner details and arrange course access for each participant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ebsi-sales-wrapper --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ebsi-sales-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevelop practical knowledge and confidence in Using Technology to Your Advantage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnology is an extremely useful asset to any workplace, but the duality is that it can also stand in the way of productivity if not managed effectively. This course will guide participants to a better understanding of workplace technology issues, and best practices, including how to coordinate tools and gadgets to ensure that they enhance our productivity and help us get things done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this course matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course turns the subject into practical, structured learning you can apply in real business and workplace situations. It is designed to help you move beyond definitions and understand how the ideas, tools and decisions covered in the course fit together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you will gain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the core principles and practical approaches covered in Using Technology to Your Advantage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise situations where those approaches can improve workplace decisions or performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the course ideas more confidently in day-to-day professional situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this course for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is suitable for HR professionals, managers, supervisors and people responsible for workplace policies, employee development or team performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 2 hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e self-paced online learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional development:\u003c\/strong\u003e CPD course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnology is an extremely useful asset to any workplace, but the duality is that it can also stand in the way of productivity if not managed effectively. This course will guide participants to a better understanding of workplace technology issues, and best practices, including how to coordinate tools and gadgets to ensure that they enhance our productivity and help us get things done.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul 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class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ng-scope\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Topics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession One: Course Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Two: Making Your Company a Technology-Friendly Place\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips and Tricks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcme Consulting, Part One\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Three: Conquering Computers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Four: Communicating with the IT Department\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Five: Choosing Software Wisely\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Three-Step Process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcme Consulting, Part Two\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Six: Technical Training\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypes of Training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining Tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Seven: Setting an IT Budget\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget Basics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Shrinking Budget\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Eight: Security and Privacy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Employee’s Rights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoing Your Part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Employer’s Rights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Nine: Uncontrolled vs. Controlled Networks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Ten: Ergonomics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is Ergonomics?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStretch!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Eleven: System Usage Policies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is a System Usage Policy?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample Internet, E-Mail, and Computer Usage Policy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcme Consulting, Part Three\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Twelve: Taking Care of Company Property\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic Rules of Etiquette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking Connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Thirteen: Time-Saving Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE-Mail Applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips and Tricks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE-Mail Etiquette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScheduling Applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact Management Applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Fourteen: Telephone Etiquette\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Fifteen: Instant Messaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant Messaging Etiquette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding Acronyms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Sixteen: Telecommuting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is Telecommuting?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing for Telecommuting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo Telecommute or Not to 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