1. SharePoint Certificate Program from AIIM By Nadir Kamdar

2. Hello, my name is … Nadir Kamdar (IT PM Manager at SPK) ASP.NET developer for 9 years SharePoint architect for 3 years IT Project Manager for 4 years+ Degree in Bachelor of Commerce (IS) via UCT Diploma in IT Project Management via FTI Certified SharePoint Specialist via AIIM

3. Agenda What’s the problem? SharePoint program from AIIM to the rescue What is best practices? Why AIIM for Best Practices? Who should attend this course? Detailed look at the courses

4. What’s the Problem? I installed SharePoint – now what? I got it because my competitors got it and I don’t want to be left behind I got it because Microsoft gave be free licenses to use it I want it to do everything, automatically You just install it and it works, right?

5. Other Pitfalls Not using SharePoint correctly Too much customisation Garbage in = Garbage out No capacity planning (or any planning) No control or governance Not looking at user requirements Underestimate the steps needed for deployment

6. SharePoint Program via AIIM to the rescue “Learn best practices for managing and sharing information on the SharePoint platform”

7. What is Best Practices? “Generally-accepted, informally-standardizedtechniques, methods or processes that have proven themselves over time to accomplish given tasks.” - Wikipedia In other words - Implementing proper processes, checks and tests, so a desired outcome can be delivered more effectively with fewer problems and unforeseen complications

8. It’s about doing it right! SharePoint needs to be controlled, using best practices and needs to be managed towards the organisational goal SharePoint implementation can be more chaotic than the shared file folders being replaced if you don’t enforce governance, define and support a document management strategyand meetuser requirements AIIM teaches you this

9. Why AIIM for Best Practice? AIIM is the community that provides education, research, and best practices to help organizations find, control, and optimize their information. For over 60 years, AIIM has been the leading non-profit organization. As a neutral and unbiased source of information, AIIM serves the needs of its members and the industry. If SharePoint is the vehicle, than AIIM is the guidance system

10. Why AIIM for this course? The course objectives and content is defined and reviewed by AIIM Education Advisory Groups in the US and Europe, and these Education Advisory Groups have subject matter experts from the following companies:

11. Who should attend? Implementation team - IT and business Suppliers, Solution Providers, Vendors Executives Change agents Users Business Analysts IT Management Technical staff Record Management personnel Business Unit - line staff and management THIS IS NOT A TECHNICAL COURSE

12. There are 3 options available SharePoint Practitioner online or 2 day training class SharePoint Specialist Must complete SharePoint Practitioner requirements + 11 online modules or 2 day training class + pass 1 online exam SharePoint Master Must complete SharePoint Specialist requirements in classroom (4 days) + pass Case Study assignment

13. SharePoint Practitioner The SharePoint Practitioner track covers concepts and technologies for SharePoint. The course consists of 13 modules. The primary focus of this training is on 2010 capabilities, touching on 2007 or earlier capabilities as needed.

14. SharePoint Practitioner modules

15. How can this help you? Understand what SharePoint can offer Understand how SharePoint works Understand SharePoint “Jargon” Understand what features are available Know how to design an infrastructure that’s right for you

16. SharePoint Specialist The SharePoint Specialist course covers global best practices for implementing SharePoint and complementary solutions, and it builds on the Practitioner track. The course consist of 11 modules

17. SharePoint Specialist modules

18. How can this help you? Know best practice approaches in deployment Best Practice in defining requirements Best Practice in matching requirements to SharePoint capabilities Best Practice in building and maintaining solution

19. SharePoint Master The SharePoint Master Certificate Program comprises the main elements from the above strategic workshop and certificate programs in addition to a case study exercise. The course provides complete coverage of SharePoint for professionals working in both the public and private sector.

20. How can this help you? Prepares you for real world projects Case Study forces detailed analysis that forms a good foundation for real world projects Case Study submissions provides great reference templates for real world projects You will understand SharePoint and how to apply the Best Practice approach

21. Current Public Schedule SharePoint Master Certificate Program NokusaEI’s Training Centre in Randburg, South Africa May 10 - May 13, 2011 Aug 23 - Aug 26, 2011 Nov 15 - Nov 18, 2011 Four day, classroom-based training Refreshment and lunch will be provided

22. In-house training available For 8 -14 delegates Timelines can be adjusted to meet specific requirements Require projector, screen, flipchart, board markers and a breakaway room Need to provide refreshments Need to cover travel cost of trainer if outside Johannesburg of Cape Town

23. What the programme provides? Pre-course access to AIIM website AIIM-approved training material Training provided by certified AIIM Master Six months access to AIIM website for Online exam Post-course online case study Training videos Certifications

24. Previous delegates from South Africa

25. Conclusion Many organisations are not deploying SharePoint correctly AIIM’s SharePoint Certification Program trains you how to do it right and avoid the common pitfalls It works!

26. Reference AIIM – SharePoint Certificate Programme http://www.aiim.org/Training/SharePoint-Course Daniel Antion Vice President Information Services at American Nuclear Insurers http://www.aiim.org/community/blogs/expert/Learning-How-to-do-SharePoint-Right

27. Contact me Nadir Kamdar Email : nadir@sharepointkonsult.net Twitter : @nadirkamdar Blog : nadirkamdar.blogspot.com URL : www.sharepointkonsult.net THANK YOU