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Data Capture and Database Administration for Office Staff

Turn everyday data entry into a source of accurate, trustworthy information for the whole organisation. Participants learn disciplined capture habits, validation checks and simple database housekeeping so that South African offices can rely on their records for reporting, billing and decision making rather than fighting errors and duplicates.

What you will be able to do

  • Apply accurate and consistent data capture techniques across common systems.
  • Use validation checks to catch errors before they enter the records.
  • Identify and correct duplicate, incomplete and outdated entries.
  • Organise datasets so they can be sorted, filtered and reported on easily.
  • Protect captured information in line with privacy and confidentiality expectations.
  • Produce simple summaries and extracts that answer common management questions.

Course outline

  1. 01Foundations of Accurate Data Capture
  2. 02Validation and Error Prevention
  3. 03Cleaning Duplicate and Incomplete Records
  4. 04Organising Data for Reporting
  5. 05Sorting, Filtering and Extracts
  6. 06Protecting Personal and Sensitive Data
  7. 07Producing Simple Management Summaries

Who should attend

This course suits data capturers, administrative clerks, records officers and support staff responsible for entering and maintaining information in office systems.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
24 to 26 Aug 2026Cairo3US$1,500
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Accra3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Kigali3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Durban3R13,000
5 to 7 Oct 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
19 to 21 Oct 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
26 to 28 Oct 2026Dubai3US$1,500
2 to 4 Nov 2026Lagos3US$1,500
9 to 11 Nov 2026Harare3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Kampala3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Pretoria3R13,000
7 to 9 Dec 2026Cape Town3R13,000
21 to 23 Dec 2026Online3US$900

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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