Practical Automation and Productivity Training in Nairobi, Kenya by EduCore Global Skills

Module 1: Foundations of Productivity and Automation

Core competencies for Foundations of Productivity and Automation.

• Productivity principles: time, energy, and attention management
• What automation is, what it can do, and where it adds real value
• Identifying repetitive, rule-based, and time-consuming tasks
• Automation vs. delegation vs. elimination: choosing the right approach
• Building an automation mindset and managing change in your workflow

Module 2: Personal Productivity Systems and Workflow Audit

Core competencies for Personal Productivity Systems and Workflow Audit.

• Mapping and auditing your daily and weekly workflows
• Prioritization frameworks: Eisenhower Matrix, time blocking, and deep work
• Task and project management tools: Notion, Trello, Asana, and Microsoft Planner
• Digital organization: file structures, naming conventions, and knowledge management
• Calculating time savings and ROI of automation opportunities

Module 3: Email, Calendar, and Communication Automation

Core competencies for Email, Calendar, and Communication Automation.

• Inbox management: filters, rules, labels, and templates
• Scheduling automation with Calendly, Outlook, and Google Calendar
• Automated reminders, follow-ups, and notifications
• Collaboration tools: Slack, Teams, and automated workflows within them
• Meeting efficiency: agendas, transcription, summaries, and action tracking

Module 4: Spreadsheet and Document Automation

Core competencies for Spreadsheet and Document Automation.

• Excel and Google Sheets formulas, functions, and data cleaning shortcuts
• Pivot tables, dashboards, and automated reports
• Macros, Office Scripts, and Google Apps Script basics
• Document templates, mail merge, and automated document generation
• Form-based data capture with Microsoft Forms, Google Forms, and Typeform

Module 5: No-Code and Low-Code Workflow Automation

Core competencies for No-Code and Low-Code Workflow Automation.

• Introduction to Zapier, Make, Power Automate, and IFTTT
• Triggers, actions, filters, and multi-step workflows
• Connecting apps and moving data between systems
• Building approval workflows, notifications, and alerts
• Testing, error handling, and maintaining automations

Module 6: AI Tools for Productivity

Core competencies for AI Tools for Productivity.

• Using generative AI for drafting, summarizing, and research
• Effective prompting for everyday work tasks
• AI assistants for writing, analysis, and brainstorming
• Integrating AI into automated workflows
• Verifying AI outputs, avoiding errors, and using AI responsibly

Module 7: Data, Reporting, and Process Automation

Core competencies for Data, Reporting, and Process Automation.

• Automating data collection, entry, and consolidation
• Connecting spreadsheets, databases, and forms
• Automated dashboards and scheduled reporting with Power BI or Looker Studio
• Introduction to robotic process automation (RPA) and when to use it
• Basics of web scraping, APIs, and Python scripting for beginners

Module 8: Team and Business Process Automation

Core competencies for Team and Business Process Automation.

• Standardizing processes with SOPs and checklists
• Automating onboarding, HR, finance, and customer service workflows
• Customer and lead management with CRM automation
• Cross-team collaboration and shared automation libraries
• Scaling automations across departments

Module 9: Security, Governance, and Reliability

Core competencies for Security, Governance, and Reliability.

• Data privacy, access permissions, and secure integrations
• Documenting automations and managing dependencies
• Backup, monitoring, and troubleshooting failed automations
• Compliance and ethical considerations in automation
• Avoiding over-automation and maintaining the human touch

Module 10: Implementation, Measurement, and Continuous Improvement

Core competencies for Implementation, Measurement, and Continuous Improvement.

• Building a personal or team automation roadmap
• Starting small: pilot projects and quick wins
• Measuring impact: time saved, error reduction, and productivity gains
• Training colleagues and building an automation culture
• Capstone: designing, building, and presenting an automated workflow for a real work process

How is Practical Automation and Productivity Training delivered?

Practical Automation and Productivity Training is delivered through instructor-led classroom, live online, private in-house corporate training depending on the selected cohort or organizational arrangement.

What are the fees for Practical Automation and Productivity Training?

The published course investment is KES 115,000 and USD 1,500. Location-specific fees are shown where configured.

How long is Practical Automation and Productivity Training?

Practical Automation and Productivity Training runs for 5 Days unless a customized corporate schedule is agreed.

Do participants receive a certificate for Practical Automation and Productivity Training?

Participants who complete the course receive a Certificate of Completion from EduCore Global Skills.

Where can I take Practical Automation and Productivity Training?

Practical Automation and Productivity Training is available in Nairobi, Kenya. Current dates are shown only where real sessions have been configured.

Who should attend Practical Automation and Productivity Training?

Practical Automation and Productivity Training is designed for ICT Officers, IT Managers, Systems Administrators, Cybersecurity Teams, Digital Transformation Leads, Professionals and organizations that need practical capability in Information Technology.

What are the prerequisites for Practical Automation and Productivity Training?

No mandatory prerequisite is required unless stated in the course outline. Practical workplace experience in the subject area is helpful.