Searching for professional information and data is much more complex than a typical web search. In business, it's not just about finding readily available information, but often uncovering hidden or specialized data that can be crucial for achieving company goals.
Whether it's identifying a specific specialist or researching potential partners and suppliers, sourcing this type of information requires advanced techniques.
This course will teach you how to use specific keywords, logical operators, and digital tools for data collection and analysis, significantly enhancing your search results. Mastering these sourcing techniques will position you as a go-to expert in your field, capable of finding and utilizing information that others may overlook.
Curriculum group: Information and communication technologies.
Date of approval of the curriculum: 10.09.2024
Objective:
By the end of the course, participants will confidently apply advanced web search techniques to quickly locate relevant information. They will use logical operators and advanced search methods, including Boolean Search and Google X-Ray. Participants will utilize their data searches using automation and scraping tools, evaluate their search strategies' effectiveness, and optimize them for faster and more accurate results tailored to professional needs.
Learning outcomes:
Graduates of the course:
Program:
Duration: 6 weeks.
Price: 1500 euro (incl 22% VAT)
Teachers: https://ittalent.ee/en/services/our-trainings/teachers
Julia Jolkin:
Master’s Degree in Communication (Tallinn University, 2004).
One of the first certified sourcing professionals in Estonia (Sourcing Black Belt by SocialTalent, 2016).
IT recruitment expert and founder of the IT Talent Academy.
Lecturer with experience in adult education since 2020.
Target group:
Conditions for starting the course:
This course requires a B1 level of English and will help you develop your conversational business English skills.
A personal computer is required for online participation.
The group will open with a minimum of five participants.
Volume and structure of studies:
The course comprises 40 academic hours, including 26 hours of online classroom work with the teacher and 14 hours of self-study.
Description of the learning process:
The course lasts 6 weeks.
Group practical sessions are held online twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 to 13:15 and are mandatory.
Recordings of sessions are available for additional practice and homework review.
Teaching methods:
The course structure is practical, with students actively participating and contributing to the learning process by creating, experimenting, and shaping new knowledge and skills. Various adult learning methods are employed based on the objectives.
Online Classroom Work Includes:
Self-Study Includes:
Learning environment and materials:
All course events are conducted in an electronic learning environment, accessible only to instructors and students.
Online sessions represent practical sessions with instructor feedback.
The course organizer prepares all educational materials through publication on the electronic educational platform.
A personal computer is required for participation.
Having a LinkedIn account is recommended.
Enrollment closes when the group reaches 20 participants.
Module 1: Introduction to Sourcing and Search Engine Principles
Module 2: Using Boolean Search for Effective Information Retrieval
Module 3: Advanced Search with Google X-Ray
Module 4: Optimizing Searches on Specialized Platforms and Using Browser Extensions
Module 5: Using Scraping Tools for Information Collection
Module 6: Analyzing and Optimizing Search Strategies
Learning Materials:
1. Evaluation Method: Online testing at the end of each module, with multiple-choice questions.
Evaluation Criteria:
A test is considered passed with a score of 70% or higher. The student demonstrates an understanding of the topics covered in each module, including:
2. Evaluation Method: Practical Group Work: Real-time group work with teacher feedback.
Evaluation Criteria:
3. Evaluation Method: Comprehensive Case Analysis: Conducted after each module.
Evaluation Criteria:
4. Evaluation Method: Written Self-Analysis: Conducted upon course completion.
Evaluation Criteria:
In a structured self-analysis, the student:
Graduation conditions:
Evaluation of learning outcomes is carried out module by module based on practical assignments and tests, as well as on the final self-analysis.
Successful course completion requires participation in at least 70% of classes, completion of 70% of practical assignments and tests, and submission of the final self-analysis.
Issued Documents:
Our teachers are recognized practicing professionals with relevant education, extensive experience in their fields, and a background in adult education. Thanks to these qualifications, they provide high-quality education that aligns with students' expectations and ensures the successful attainment of learning outcomes.
Julia Jolkin:
Master’s Degree in Communication (Tallinn University, 2004).
One of the first certified sourcing professionals in Estonia (Sourcing Black Belt by SocialTalent, 2016).
IT recruitment expert and founder of the IT Talent Academy.
Lecturer with experience in adult education since 2020.