Tel: (01) 416 3323 / 3318 / 3378
Fax: (01) 454 9265
Email: corporatetraining@gcd.ie
Webs: www.gcd.ie

Griffith Corporate is a specialist training division of Griffith College Dublin, a long established college with an excellent academic reputation for top quality courses and highly respected lecturers. Griffith Corporate is located at the college campus and is within walking distance of the city centre. It is well served by public transport connections and has ample car parking. Ten high quality computer laboratories, on-campus catering, car parking facilities and fully accredited programmes together with a customer driven ethos, makes Griffith College an ideal place to further your education and career.

We offer a wide range of scheduled day courses and also part-time morning and evening courses, and tailored courses. 

The following are some of the Computer Courses and Business, Developmental, Arts Programmes available at Griffith Corporate Training:

• Computers Training for Complete Beginners
  
• Microsoft Office End User Training  - Beginners to Advanced
• End User Application Certification
• European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
• Microsoft Master Instructor (MMI) Train the Trainer Programme
• JEB from EDI - Teacher Trainer Diploma in ICT
  
• Accounts
• Manual & Computerised Accounts FETAC Level 5
• Manual & Computerised Payroll FETAC Level 5
• Manual Accounts
• Computerised Accounts: TAS Books
• Sageline 50 Accounts 1 - Essentials 
• Sageline 50 Accounts 2 - Intermediate 
• Introduction to QuickPay Manual Payroll
• Sage Quickpay - Essential Payroll
  
• MS Project
• Introduction
• Intermediate
• Advanced
  
• MS Visio
• Visio Introduction
• Visio Advanced
  
• Project Management
• Project Management 3 Day Course
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Prep 2 Day Course
  
• DeskTop Publishing 
• Microsoft Publisher
• QuarkXpress
• Corel Draw
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Acrobat
  
• Web Page Design
• Web Site Development and Management
• Dreamweaver CS
• Macromedia Flash
• Microsoft FrontPage
• Microsoft Expression
  
• Certified Internet Webmaster
• CIW Foundations Course
• CIW Site Designer Course
• CIW eCommerce Designer
• CompTIA I-Net+

TECHNICAL COURSE

• PC Maintenance & Repair Course
  
• CompTIA Courses
• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Linux+
• CompTIA I-Net+

GCD Networks and Security Stream Certificates

The GCD Networks and Security Stream Certificates consists of four modules extracted from the new MSc in Computing (HETAC). These four modules, which are stand-alone modules with individual certification, will provide the trainee with knowledge of Networking, Distributed Systems and Security. On successful completion, trainees will gain certification on each module and on the successful completion of another four modules and a dissertation; participating trainees will be eligible for the award of MSc in Computing (HETAC). The additional modules are: Algorithm Design & Analysis, Computational Paradigms, Concurrent & Parallel Programming and Information Retrieval & Web Search

• Module 1: Telecommunication Networks and Services
• Module 2: Research Methods
• Module 3: Communication Security
• Module 4: Collaborative Distributed Systems

Microsoft Technical Certification Courses

Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)

A Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) demonstrates technical and customer service skills in troubleshooting hardware and software operation issues in Microsoft Windows environments.

Supporting Users Running the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System - 2 days: Exam 70-271 MCDST Certification preparation 1 of 2 

Supporting Users Running Applications on a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System - 3 days: Exam 70-272 MCDST Certification Preparation 2 of 2.

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

Installing Configuring and Administering Windows XP Professional: Exam 70-270
Managing and Maintaining a Windows Microsoft Server 2003 Environment: Exam 70-290
Implementing, Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Network Infrastructure: Exam 70-291
Implementing and Administering Security in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network:  Exam70-299

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)

Planning and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Exam 70-293
Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure: Exam: 70-294
Designing Security for a Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure: Exam 70-298

Elective Courses

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003

Implementing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
- 5 Days: Exam: 70-284

Management Systems

Managing Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003:
Exam 70-089 – 5 days
Managing System Center Operations Manager 2007:
Exam 70-400 – 4 days

Microsoft Internet Information Services

Implementing and Administrating Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0 (There is no MCP Exam for this course) – 3 days

Implementing Internet Security and Acceleration Server

Implementing Internet Security and Acceleration Server (ISA)
Exam 70-227 – 5 days

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Training Courses

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and to distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in their specialized technologies. An MCTS is consistently capable of implementing, building, troubleshooting, and debugging a particular Microsoft technology.

MCTS: Windows Vista – Configuration Certification

Course 5116: Configuring Windows Vista Mobile Computing and Applications - 2 days
Course 5115: Installing and Configuring the Windows Vista Operating System - 3 days
Exam 70-620

MCTS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Implementation & Maintenance

Course 2780B: Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database - 5 days
Course 2779B: Implementing a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Database - 5 days
Exam 70-431: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Implementation and Maintenance

MCTS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence

Course 2791: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Analysis Services - 3 days
Course 2792: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Integration Services - 3 days
Course 2793: Implementing and Maintaining Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Reporting Services - 3 days
Exam 70-445: TS: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence – Implementation and Maintenance

MCTS: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Configuration

Course 5047: Introduction to Installing and Managing Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 - 3 days
Exam 70-236 Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, Configuration

Plus Recommended for above Exam 07-236

Course 5049: Managing and Messaging Security using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 - 1 day
 
Course 5050: Recovering Messaging Servers and Databases using Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 - 1 day

Course 5051: Monitoring and Troubleshooting Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 - 2 days

Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Configuring

Course 5060A: Implementing Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 - 2 days
Exam 70-631: TS: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Configuring

Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Configuration

Course 5061A: Implementing Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 - 3 days
Exam 70-630 Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 – Configuration

Windows Server 2008 – Available on Request

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 – Available on Request

Windows 2008 MCTS Certifications

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure Configuration
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Server 2008 Application Platform Configuration
Note: Courses and Exams to be advised

Upgrade Paths for MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 MCTS

Course 6416: Updating your Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (five days)
Exam 70-648: Upgrading Your MCSA on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist (MCTS)

Upgrade Paths for MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 MCTS

Course 6416: Updating Your Network Infrastructure and Active Directory Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (five days)
And
Course 6417: Updating Your Application Platform Technology Skills to Windows Server 2008 (three days)

Exam 70-649: Upgrading Your MCSE on Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008, Technology Specialist

• Cisco
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  
• VMware
• VMware Certified Professional
• VMware Infrastructure 3.5: Install and Configure (4 Days)
• VMware Infrastructure 3.5: Deploy, Secure and Analyse (4 Days)
  
• Red Hat Linux
  Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT)
  Red Hat Certified Systems Engineer (RHCE)
  
• Programming
• Microsoft Access VBA
• Microsoft Word VBA
• Microsoft Excel VBA
• Java Programming 
  
• Technical Writing Skills Training Courses
• Crystal Reports/Introduction
• Crystal Reports/Advanced

Management Development Programme for SME’s

70% FAS CDP Funding on the following Professional Business Programmes

• Management Development Programme for SME’s
• Marketing Course (HETAC Accredited)
• Location: Dublin
  
• Management Development Programme for SME’s
• Human Resource Course (HETAC Accredited)
• Location: Dublin

35% FAS CDP Funding on the following Professional Business Programmes

• Learning &  Development Programme for SME’s
• Learning & Development (HETAC Accredited)
• Location: Cork & Kerry

 
The following are some of the Business, Developmental and Arts Programmes available at Griffith Corporate Training:

Professional Development Programmes

•  Appraisal Techniques for Management
• Assertiveness Skills
• Coaching Techniques
• Counselling Techniques
• Customer Care
• Essential Management Skills
• Facilitation Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Fundamentals of Negotiation for Business Success
• Advanced Commercial Negotiation
• Personal Influencing Technique
• Presentation Techniques for Impact
• Interviewing Skills for Managers
• Interview Skills
• Sales Negotiation Skills
• Stress management Techniques
• Supervisory Management
• Team Building Techniques
• Business Writing
• Career Planning
• Communication Skills
• Effective Communication for Technical People
• Personal Development
• Receptionist Skills Development
• Supervisor Management Skills
• Time Management
• Time Management for Managers
• Management Skills
• Professional Report Writing
• Reception Skills
• Customer Service
• Dealing with Difficult People
• Sales Training
• Cold Calling and Management
• Report Writing
• Communication & Presentation Skills
   

Performance Management

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