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Clean Desk, Information Handling and Data Protection Awareness for Office Teams

Raise everyday awareness of how office staff should handle, store and protect the information that passes across their desks. The course covers clean desk habits, safe handling of documents and devices, and simple data protection principles relevant to African organisations. Participants build practical routines that reduce the risk of leaks and loss.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain why everyday information handling matters to the organisation.
  • Apply clean desk and clear screen habits consistently.
  • Handle, store and share documents and devices safely.
  • Recognise sensitive and personal information that needs extra care.
  • Follow basic data protection principles in daily tasks.
  • Respond appropriately when information is lost or exposed.

Course outline

  1. 01Everyday Information Risks in the Office
  2. 02Clean Desk and Clear Screen Habits
  3. 03Safe Handling of Documents and Devices
  4. 04Identifying Sensitive Information
  5. 05Basic Data Protection Principles
  6. 06Safe Sharing and Disposal
  7. 07Responding to Loss or Exposure
  8. 08Building Good Daily Routines

Who should attend

This course suits administrators, receptionists, clerks and all office support staff who handle documents, devices and information as part of their daily work.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Dubai2US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026Lagos2US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026Harare2US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026Kampala2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Pretoria2R10,000
28 to 29 Sep 2026Cape Town2R10,000
12 to 13 Oct 2026Online2US$900
19 to 20 Oct 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026Cairo2US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026Accra2US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
16 to 17 Nov 2026Kigali2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Nairobi2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Durban2R10,000
7 to 8 Dec 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
21 to 22 Dec 2026Mauritius2US$1,100

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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