Skillstrain eCommerce Syllabus

Internet Fundamentals

The student will undertake a series of learning modules with tutor support as required. Work study is enhanced by digital video on CD with graphical illustrations and narration to reinforce the key concepts introduced in the course.

• Information Technology and the Internet
• Web Browsing
• Multimedia on the Web
• Databases and Web Search Engines
• E-Mail and Personal Information Management
• Internet Services and Tools
• Internet Security
• IT Project Management

Web Page Authoring Fundamentals

• Introduction to Web Site Development
• Markup Language and Site Development Essentials
• XHTML Coding
• Horizontal Rules and Graphocal Elements
• Hyperlinks
• Tables
• Web Forms
• Image Techniques
• Frames
• GUI HTML Editors
• Advanced Web Technologies
• E-Commerce Practices

Network Fundamentals

• Introduction to Networking
• TCP/IP Suite and Internet Addressing
• Internetworking Servers
• Hardware and Operating System Maintenance
• Network Security ant IT Career Oportunities

E-Commerce

• Electronic Commerce Foundations
• Law and the Internet
• Web Marketing Goals
• Online Product Promotion
• Site Usability
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and E-Services
• Business-to-Business Frameworks
• E-Commerce Site Creation Packages - Outsourcing
• E-Commerce Site Creation Software

• Site Development Software Implementation
• E-Commerce Site Development Using Commerce
• Creating an Online Catalog
• Inventory Control and Order Processing
• Payment Gateways
• E-Service Implementation and Support
• Transaction and Web Site Security
• E-Learning Solutions
• Site Management and Performance Testing

Project+

• Project management overview
• Project initiation
• Project planning
• Managing people and resources
• Managing cost and risk
• Managing change and quality
• Project closure

Class Based Practical Training

Students may choose to undertake this course with or without practical class training. For those who choose to include practical training within their course, the following details apply.

The student will not require practical training before the successful completion of all sections of the course. The practical training is designed to reinforce the syllabus and answer any questions the student may have regarding specific areas. All arrangements for the use of a computer for practice lessons will be carried out by the college. The college will always strive to arrange suitable times and venues but reserves the right to change venues and times for computer practice as needs dictate.