MUS training programmes

Malta University Services' Training and Education Division is a well-established training centre with one of the most exhaustive training programmes of courses in Malta. This is because, as a University-based company, one can rely on an experienced and professional pool of lecturers who have made education and training their career.

Course participants can be assured of receiving relevant training with direct application to their own work situation.

The following are some of the training programmes scheduled to start in October:

First Line Supervisors. This 60-hour course highlights important changes occurring in today's highly competitive environment and combines lectures, readings, group discussions, case studies and experiential exercises. Towards the end of the course participants will prepare an assignment relating the course to their work experience and environment. This course starts on October 7.

Effective Leadership. The core objective of these interactive seminars centres around the main question of how to become an effective leader. The programme aimed at group and section leaders will highlight that despite several attempts by various theoreticians, there is no one perfect model of what constitutes a "perfect leader". Participants will discover for themselves the various aspects of situational leadership and the traits that are attributed to this style of management.

General Introduction to Unix. A 14-hour course introducing basic ideas governing the ever increasing popularity of UNIX in both the academic and industrial spheres starting on October 6. It is intended for all those persons wishing to acquaint themselves with UNIX. No prior knowledge of UNIX operating system and its development tools are required, however, knowledge and experience in DOS will be an asset though not a strict requirement.

Further on in UNIX. This 14-hour course is an in-depth exploration of UNIX and its application for regular users of UNIX-based systems. A prior elementary knowledge of computer programming or algorithmic reasoning is an asset though not a strict requirement.

Introduction to UNIX System Administration. This course comprises a brief overview and discussion of the main version in UNIX in widespread use together with their typical hardware platforms. It is intended for whoever is or are likely to be in charge of UNIX-based networked systems. A good theoretical and practical background in UNIX is a prerequisite for this 12-hour intensive programme.

Autocad Lt. This 30-hour course, starting on October 6, meets the continuously growing needs within local industrial and service organisations for the professional training of those who want to be competent in Computer Aided Draughting and Design using AutoCAD, a leading CAD system. The lecture handouts are complemented with suitable case-studies and hands-on practical sessions on industry standard computers in an ergonomically designed computer laboratory.

It is aimed for any interested individuals including architects, engineers and teachers of engineering drawing, draughtsmen and interior designers.

Autocad 3D. This module builds upon the MUS level 1 CAD course and begins on October 10. The aim is to provide the necessary theoretical and practical skills that give the course participants a leading edge in the advanced use of AutoCAD. The course covers diverse topics such as world and user co-ordinate systems, 3D model manipulation, surface modelling, solid modelling, Boolean operators and static rendering.

Applied Business Statistics for Management. This 30-hour course starting on October 6 presents basic statistical techniques and their application for practical business decision-making and management. The emphasis of the course is on business applications, keeping the presentation of formal theory to the minimum required.

This course will be of benefit to all students wishing to obtain an introduction to statistics, or to complement their theoretical knowledge with practical business applications.

For further information contact Mr C.J. Falzon at Malta University Services Ltd on tel: 2133-1734, 2134-3572; fax: 2134-0979 or e-mail: charles.j.falzon@ um.edu.mt.