July 2009

Create and Deliver Dynamic Business Presentations is a practical course offered by BizTech's superb facilitators. They will ensure you realise it is an honor to stand up and present to others. This opportunity can open other career options for you if done correctly. Join BizTech to plan, prepare, practice and deliver a high impact presentation that sticks with your audience. The training is from 27 to 28 July 2009 in Johannesburg at the AstroTech Conference Centre. Call Hajira Asmal on 011 582 3300 or email training@biztech.co.za now.

Green tip: Use the dishwasher. Appliances might seem energy-intensive, but running the dishwasher when it's completely full is actually more energy- and water-efficient than hand washing. For an extra green measure, skip the heated dry cycle and let your dishes air-dry.

Practical Skills for Office Managers/Team Leaders is a corporate training course that recognises the demands placed on you to ensure all office activities run smoothly, including planning for and handling emergency situations. As a leader you are expected to empower, motivate and delegate to your teams to deliver superior service to the organisation and the clients you deal with. Find out how you do all of this by booking for the 3 to 4 August 2009 course . Call Hajira Asmal on 011 582 3300 or email training@biztech.co.za.

Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande is under mounting pressure from the Young Communist League and the SA Students’ Congress (Sasco) to provide free education up to undergraduates. “The problem with making university education free is that it would cut our budget by between 25 and 35 percent. This would devastate the university,” said University of Cape Town vice-chancellor Max Price. He warns that if government goes ahead these fees would have to be paid by the taxpayer.

Professional Switchboard, Reception and Frontline Skills are essential to any business as you are often the first point of contact. We live in a very rushed and busy world and it is essential to have skilled professionals handling queries and dealing with customers. Clients need to be left with the impression that your company is credible and a pleasure to deal with. The next training course for this crucial frontline skill will be held from 3 to 4 August 2009 . Secure your place by calling Hajira Asmal on 011 582 3300 or email training@biztech.co.za.

South Africa is ranked 123 out of 144 countries on the Global Peace Index 2009. It has fallen by 15 places because of violent crime - it ranks number one with murders, also ease of access to weapons, organised internal conflict, perceptions of criminality, lack of respect for human rights and the likelihood of violent demonstrations. The Global Peace Index was started three years ago by Australian technology entrepreneur and philanthropist Steve Killelea. “People need to understand the structure and attitudes that create peace and start to build them into their societies,” says Killelea.

The PA MBA is a short yet comprehensive course offered by BizTech to enhance the skills of your personal assistant or administrator by increasing their understanding of the challenges facing corporate leaders and the management skills required to effectively manage a business. Some of the topics covered include decision making and problem solving; strategic planning and the fundamentals of negotiation skills. This business skills course runs from 5 to 7 August 2009, call Hajira Asmal on 011 582 3300 or email training@biztech.co.za