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5. Information Technology
in Postal Services - International Training
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Programme Rationale:
The Postal Service has been traditionally concerned with the transmission of written
messages or what is called physical mail. The rapid progress made in communic -ations
and information technologies has led to wide scale substi -tution of physical transmission
by other forms of communication using electronic media. In fact, only 20% of the
world communic -ations market is still retained by physical mail and this share
is expected to go down to 14.5 % in the near future. The vast increase in the power
of computers, telecommunications, satell -ites, fibre optic cables and high speed
electronic transfers has made instantaneous communication a common facility available
to a large number of people at reasonable prices.
The challenge of the Postal Services is to fuse the powers of communications and
information technology with the advantages of mailto increase efficiency and to
offer a greater range of services and products to this end the various ways the
computers and communication technologies can be pressed into service for adding
value , speed, reliability and security to postal services and products, have to
be disseminated to all Organizations , development of supporting software and management
information systems, harnessing of appropriate communications technologies, training
of personnel and building a supporting work culture are necessary components of
such an endeavor.
Objective:
The objective of this course is to equip the manager of the Postal Sector with the
skills and knowledge to plan and execute Information Technology projects in Postal
Services.
Course Details
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Duration
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The duration of the training programme is 4 weeks. |
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Number of Seats |
26 (Twenty Six) |
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Target Group |
The middle level manager of Postal Administrations/Corporations. |
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Performance Objectives |
After the training, the trainees will be able to:
1. Effectively use computers in work place.
2. Operate various software packages of proven abilities in Postal Services.
3. Use office automation tools.
4. Plan and execute computerization projects in Post Offices. |
Course Contents
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Module 1 |
Computers and Operating System |
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Module 2 |
Networking and Communications |
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Module 3 |
Post Office Computerisation in India Post |
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Module 4 |
EMS Tracking System |
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Module 5 |
Use of VSAT in Postal Environment |
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Module 6 |
Computerisation of Post office Savings Bank |
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Module 7 |
Technology Management |
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Module 8 |
Internet |
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Module 9 |
Project Management |
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Module 10 |
Training for Technology |
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Module 11 |
Visit to computerized Post Offices |
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Language of the Course
The course would be conducted in English. The participants are expected to have
a good working knowledge of English.
Course Faculty
The course faculty includes members of faculty of Postal Training Centre and experts
who are invited as Guest Faculty.
Training Methodology
The training programme is
based on fully validated course material. Designed as a ' Trainee Centred ' Programme
, it will be run on highly interactive lines ensuring maximum involvement of the
participants . The subject matter will be presented through lectures. Demonstrations
, exercises and CBTs. Field study visits have been included to ensure an appropriate
mix of theory with practice. All learning sessions are backed up by feedback sessions
and tutorials.
Computer Labs
Postal Training Centre has 6 computer Labs equipped
with more than 200 computers. This center uses computer based teaching method using
multimedia. The labs are designed to facilitate on-line learning.
Programme Funding
The course is funded by Government of India under the Indian Technical and Economic
Cooperation Programme (ITEC) and Special Commonwealth African Assis -tance Programme
Plans (SCAAP)
Accommodation
The participants will be accommodated at hotel with
air conditioned rooms on twin sharing basis.
General Information
The Postal Training
Center at Mysore is located at a distance of 137 kms from Bangalore, the capital
city of the state of Karnataka and the acknowledged capital of IT in the country.
Mysore is connected to Bangalore by both rail and road.The drive from Bangalore
takes about three hours. Mysore enjoys a cool and pleasant climate round the year
with temperatures rarely going beyond 27 deg centigrade during October/November.Participants
may carry a couple of light woolens if they wish.
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