K2's Paperless Office
Course Information
8
CPE Credits
8-Hour Course
Information Technology (8 Credits)
Fundamental Knowledge of Computer Operations
Prerequisites
Intermediate
Program Level
No
Preparation
Course Information
8
CPE Credits
8-Hour Course
Information Technology
(8 Credits)
Fundamental Knowledge of Computer Operations
Prerequisites
Intermediate
Program Level
No
Preparation
Major Topics
Small businesses have unique and specific technology needs, including those around remote access. Whether team members need remote access to desktops, data, voice services, instant messaging, or Cloud-based services, sometimes the list of available options can be overwhelming!
In this course, you will learn about practical solutions for facilitating remote access in small businesses. Among other items, included in this program is a detailed review of various solutions to provide remote access to a desktop, how to work securely from remote locations, key considerations when selecting Cloud-based solutions, and how to facilitate communication and collaboration in remote environments.
Course Description
Would you like to find important documents in 10 seconds or less? Or, would it be beneficial to ensure that all your digital information is safe and secure? Likewise, would you like to improve efficiency in workflow?Of course, the answer to all three questions is a resounding “YES,” and with a little planning and guidance, you will be on your way to realizing these and other benefits associated with a paperless office. Of course, no one expects a completely “paperless” office in the near future.
However, reducing the amount of paper we shuffle can lead to tremendous rewards. Join us for this course, and you will learn best practices and proven processes for effective document management. By participating in this program, you will learn how you can implement simple, inexpensive document management systems at an individual, work group, or small business level.
Additionally, you will learn how you can implement more sophisticated and comprehensive document management systems – complete with automated workflow processing – that would be appropriate for larger offices and organizations. Your instructor will guide you through issues such as digitizing hard copy files, exporting and importing data from specialized applications into a document management system, key hardware and software considerations, and the policies necessary to facilitate a successful office.
Upon completing this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of your options and a clear direction of how to implement your own version of the Paperless Office.
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, you should be able to:
- Define key paperless terms such as Document Management, Records Management, and Business Process Management
- Estimate the Return on Investment of moving to a paperless environment
- Create a Records Retention Policy appropriate for your organization
- Identify the three components of a successful document management initiative
- List key characteristics of Electronic File Cabinet solutions and Document Management solutions and typical costs associated with these systems
- Identify relevant hardware and software requirements for successful document management, including scanners, storage, memory, operating systems, and network considerations
- Describe key data backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity issues and identify key vendors in this area and the solutions they offer
Who is the course for?
Accountants and other business professionals who are seeking to improve document management processes in their organizations.
Instructional Delivery Method
Group-live demo and discussion using color computer projection.