The document summarizes a 12-week certificate course on English fluency and IT skills organized by CMC Limited in India and sponsored by TCS Colombo Plan and the India High Commission. The course consisted of main subjects in English fluency, IT skills, and additional subjects in soft skills and yoga/meditation. Participants received free visa, airfare, accommodation, transportation, meals and a stipend. Benefits of the course included improved communication skills, self-confidence, cultural exposure, and professional networking. Safety tips were also provided about traveling in New Delhi.

1. Certificate Course in
English Fluency & IT Skills
TCS Colombo Plan Educational Program
Prepared by: Debbra Marcel
for
14th August, 2012 VRI Ipoh R&D Meeting

2. Introduction
 Title of program: Certificate Course of
English Fluency & IT Skills
 Attended by: Kalaavathi Manoharan &
Debbra Marcel
 Duration: 12 Weeks (3 months)
 Sponsored/supported by: TCS Colombo
Plan, India High Commission.
 Administered by: Ministry of External
Affairs, India.
 Organized by: CMC Limited, India

3. The Course Contents
 2 Main Subjects
1. English Fluency
2. IT Skills
 2 Additional Subjects
1. Soft skills
2. The Art of Living

4. English Fluency
 Accent Neutralization
 English Phonetics
 Fluency in Functional English
 Oral Training in Fluency
 Vocabulary Building
 Impromptu Speech-flow Techniques
 Group Discussion & Debate
 Common Errors & Correction
 Speaking, Reading, Writing &
Listening Skills

5. IT Skills
 Introduction to IT
 Basic Computer Concepts
 Microsoft Words, Excel &
PowerPoint
 Basic of Internet

6. Soft Skills
 Interview Skills
- Telephone Etiquette
- Body Language
- Personal Hygiene
- Power Dressing
 Business Communication
- Business English & Its Usage
- Effective Communication Strategies
(verbal & non-verbal)
 Personality Development
- Presentation & Communication Skills
- Team Building
- Time Management
- Interview Skills
- Resume Writing & Email Etiquette

7. The Art of Living
 Yoga & Meditation
 Stress & Health Management
- e.g Positive Attitude Presentation
(individual assignment)
Positive attitude (Debbra Marcel)1.Positive attitude
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8. In A Nutshell…
Break-out
Session
Role Plays
Games
Brainstorming
Session
PowerPoint
Facilitation
Curriculum
Based Exercises
Educational
Videos
Questionnaires
English
Fluency &
IT Skills

9. Facilities & Privileges Obtained
 Free visa & airfares (International Flight)
 Free Comfortable Accommodation
(3 star hotel & spacious room for
single occupant)

10. Facilities & Privileges Obtained
 Free Transportation Provided to
Attend Free Daily Class
(8 hrs/day, every weekdays)
 Complimentary Breakfast
Everyday (buffet style-
vegetarian/chicken menus)
 Pocket money (><Rs 25K/month)

11. Facilities & Privileges Obtained
 Free 2 Amazing Study Trips

12. Benefits From This Course
1) Improve Communication Skills
2) Enhance Basic Knowledge
(esp. in English & IT)
3) Boost Self-confidence
4) Get Chances To Learn About Cultures,
Traditions & Languages of Other
Countries
5) Build Up Friendship & Business
Network
6) Exchange Ideas & Thoughts
7) Etc…

13. Keep In Mind…
 New Delhi is a very congested
city, highest population of ppl
in India
(quite dusty & poor in hygiene)
 Beware of pick pocket
 Always go out in group
 Keep important documents
(passport, tickets, etc) & cash
in safe box

14. That’s All For Now…