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Certifications

 

Why certify in OSS

  1. Measure competency against a pre -set criteria.

  2. Preparations for the certification will eventually assist individuals to implement OSS effectively.

  3. Manager can be assured that the ICT officers have the required skills and knowledge as defined in the certification.

 

Objectives of the Public Sector OSS Certification

Define the standards that personnel are required to demonstrate towards adoption of Open Source Software effectively.

 

 

The Public Sector OSS Certifications scheduled for 2008-2009

  1. Malaysian Public Sector OSS certifications will be available in quarter 4 of the year 2008.

  2. Year 2008 

    • Certified Linux Administrator 01 (CLA 01) 

    • Certified Linux Administrator 02 (CLA 02)

  3. Year 2009

    • Certified Open Source Web Developer (COSWD)

    • Certified OpenOffice.org/Linux (COOOL)

 

 


Contact Us

Location of Centres Conducting Training

 

  1. Malaysian Public Sector Open Source Competency Centre (OSCC)
    2nd Floor, MKN-Embassy Techzone Building
    Block B, No. 3200
    Jalan Teknokrat 2
    63000 Cyberjaya
    Selangor, Malaysia
    Fax: 03 83184412

  2. INSTITUT TADBIRAN AWAM NEGARA, MALAYSIA
    INTAN Kampus Utama Bukit Kiara,
    Jalan Bukit Kiara,
    50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Tel : 603 – 2084 7777
    Faks : 603 – 2093 9490

 

 

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CLA 01

Certified Linux Administrator 01 (CLA 01)


Main Objectives

  • Be able to install and configure a Linux System

Target participant

  • Anyone who needs to perform the following in a day-to-day work;

    • Install Linux Systems

    • Manage Linux users

    • Configure and manage hardware for Linux

    • Install, remove and manage software for Linux


Pre-requisite

  • Pegawai Teknologi Maklumat (PTM)/skim F

  • Minimum of 6 month relevant working experience

  • Have attended the following compulsory trainings:

    • Introduction to Practical Usage of OSS and Licensing

    • CLA 01 training

  • Preferably to have also undergone the following trainings

    • Linux Fundamentals – Usage of commonly used Linux commands.

    • Linux System Administration - Practical training on Linux installation, user management and software management

  • Can perform basic software installation on Linux
  • Know basic Unix/Linux commands to create and edit files
  • Can create and edit documents with vi editor

 

CLA 01 Path

 

 Certified Linux Administrator 01 (CLA01) Path

 

Criteria to Pass CLA 01


  • Have completed CLA 01 training.

  • The certification test comprises of 3 parts. Candidates are required to completed the following test successfully:

    • Part A, practical lab work – required 80% score to pass

    • Part B, written (short answer and/or multiple choice questions) – required 60% score to pass

  • The validity of all test and report is 6 months from the 1st test


Re-sits CLA 01

In the event that the candidates fail any parts of the test, refer to the following:

  • Candidate who fail any part of the test may apply to re-sits for that part only

  • Candidates who exceed the validity period of the test must re-sit for all parts of the test

  • Re-sits are done at the availability of the test centres

    • Candidates must register at the test centres

    • Cooling period is 1 month before test can be taken again

 

 

 

Domain Details

The following is provided as a guide for candidate to prepare to sit for the certification.

1. Linux installation – Hardware

1.1 Configuring devices

Maps to LPI

LPI 1.101.3 Configure Modem and Sound cards

LPI 1.101.4 Setup non-IDE Devices

LPI 1.101.6 Configure Communication Devices

Description

Candidates is able to configure the serial port, sound card and fundamental devices.

Key Knowledge Areas

Know about Win-modems, modem tools, sound systems, SCSI devices and serial devices. Be able to detect devices. Know about IRQ, DMA and I/O ports. Know about the /proc, lspci, lsusb. Able to identify detected network card.

1.2 Plugable devices

Maps to LPI

LPI 1.101.5 Setup different PC expansion cards

LPI 1.101.7 Configure USB devices

Description

Candidates are able to activate USB support and plugable devices.

Key Knowledge Areas

Know about hotplug devices, hotplug configuration. Identify and load the correct USB driver module.

2. Linux installation – Design

2.1 Hard disk layout

Maps to LPI

LPI 1.102.1 Design hard disk layout

LPI 1.102.2 Install a boot manager

Description

Candidates are able to design a disk partition scheme for a Linux system.

Key Knowledge Areas

Know about file systems and swap space. The /boot partition that conforms to the BIOS requirements.

2.2 Using boot manager

Maps to LPI

LPI 1.102.2 Install a boot manager

Description

Candidates are able to install and configure a boot manager

Key Knowledge Areas

Know standard boot loaders, boot devices and Master Boot Record. Configure GRUB or LILO.

2.3 Runlevel

Description

Candidates are able to configure and use runlevels

Key Knowledge Areas

Know how to view and change existing runlevels. Able to identify services to run for selected runlevels.

3. Linux Software Packaging

3.1 Manage shared libraries

Maps to LPI

1.102.4 Manage shared libraries

Description

Candidates are able to determine the shared libraries that executable programs depend on and install them when necessary.

Key Knowledge Area

Know how to identify shared libraries and load shared libraries. Identify the location of system libraries.

3.2 Install programs from source

Maps to LPI

1.102.3 Make and install programs from source

Description

Candidates are able to unpack and install executable programs from source.

Key Knowledge Areas

Know how to unpack source files and compile. Editing the Makefile, configure the source, compile and install executable programs. Compile a RPM package from source.

3.3 Use Debian package management

Maps to LPI

1.102.5 Use Debian package management

Description

Candidates are be able to use the Debian package tools.

Key Knowledge Areas

Know how to install, upgrade and uninstall Debian binary packages. Obtain package information of installed packages or the binary package.

3.4 Use Red Hat Package Manager (RPM)

Maps to LPI

1.102.6 Use Red Hat Package Manager (RPM)

Description

Candidates are be able to use the RPM package tools.

Key Knowledge Areas

Know how to install, upgrade and uninstall RPM binary packages. Obtain package information of installed packages or the binary package.

4. GNU Linux & Unix Commands

4.1 Work on the command line

Maps to LPI

1.103.1 Work on the command line

1.103.2 Process text streams using filters

1.103.4 Use streams, pipes and redirects

Description

Candidates are able to interact with bash shell and commands using the command line.

Key Knowledge Areas

Know how to use the command line interface to perform basic task. Send text output streams through text utility filters.

4.2 Basic file management

Maps to LPI

1.103.3 Perform basic file management

Description

Candidates are able to use basic Linux commands to manage files and directories.

Key Knowledge Areas

know how to copy, move, remove files and directories.

4.3 Process management

Maps to LPI

1.103.5 Create, monitor and kill processes

1.103.6 Modify process execution priorities

Description

Candidates are able to perform basic process management

Key Knowledge Areas

know how to manage jobs in foreground and background. Monitor processes and send signals to process. Change priority of a program or a running process.

4.4 Search text files using regular expressions

Maps to LPI

1.103.7 Search text files using regular expressions

Description

Candidates are able to use regular expressions to manipulate or searct text files.

Key Knowledge Areas

know how to use regular expressions with grep. Able to use sed to manipulate files.

4.5 Use the vi editor

Maps to LPI

1.103.8 Perform basic file editing operations using vi

Description

Candidates are able to edit with the vi editor.

Key Knowledge Area

Know how to navigate with and use the modes (command, insert and last line).

5. Filesystems

5.1 Create partitions and filesystems

Maps to LPI

1.104.1 Create partitions and filesystems

1.104.2 Maintain the integrity of filesystems

Description

Candidates are able to configure disk partitions and then create filesystems on media such as hard disks. This includes the handling of swap partitions.

Key Knowledge Areas

Use various mkfs commands to set up partitions and create various filesystems, including ext2, ext3, reiserfs, vfat and xfs. Verify the integrity of filesystems. Monitor free space and inodes. Repair simple filesystem problems.

5.2 Mounting and unmounting filesystems

Maps to LPI

1.104.3 Control mounting and unmounting filesystems

Description

Candidates are able to configure the mounting of a filesystem.

Key Knowledge Areas

Manually mount and unmount filesystems.

Configure filesystem mounting on bootup.

Configure user mountable removeable filesystems such as tape drives, floppies and CDROMs.

5.3 Disk quota

Maps to LPI

1.104.4 Managing disk quota

Description

Candidates are able to manage disk quota for users

Key Knowledge Areas

Know how to setup disk quota for a filesystem.

5.4 File permissions to control access to files

Maps to LPI

1.104.5 Use file permissions to control access to files

Description

Candidates are able to control file access through the proper use of permissions.

Key Knowledge Areas

Manage access permissions on regular and special files as well as directories.
Use access modes such as suid, sgid and the sticky bit to maintain security.
Use the group field to grant file access to workgroups.
Basic knowledge of ACL.
Know how to change the default file creation mode of the shell.

5.5 Manage file ownership

Maps to LPI

1.104.6 Manage file ownership

Description

Candidates are able to edit user and group ownership of files and directories.

Key Knowledge Areas

Know how to manage access permissions on files and directories.

5.6 Create and change hard and symbolic links

Maps to LPI

1.104.7 Create and change hard and symbolic links

Description

Candidates are able to create and manage hard and symbolic links to a file.

Key Knowledge Areas

Know how to create links and identify hard and symbolic links.


5.7 Find system files and place files in the correct location

Maps to LPI

1.104.8 Find system files and place files in the correct location

Description

Candidates are able to search, identify file location and directory and familiar with the Hilesystem Hiearchy Standard (FHS).

Key Knowledge Areas

Know how to use the tools to search for files and directories. Know the important files and directories as defined in FHS.

6. X Windows System

6.1 Install & configure X11

Maps to LPI

1.110.1 Install & Configure X11

Description

Candidates are able to install and configure X server

Key Knowledge Areas

Know how to configure the video card, monitor and font server.


6.2 Setup a display manager

Maps to LPI

1.110.2 Setup a display manager

Description

Candidates are able to setup and customize a display manager.

Key Knowledge Areas

Know how to enable the display manager, configure XDM and GDM.


6.3 Install & Customize a Window Manager Environment

Maps to LPI

1.110.4 Install & Customize a Window Manager Environment

Description

Candidates are able to customize a system-wide desktop environment and/or window manager.

Key Knowledge Areas

Know how to customise window manager menus and the x-terminal. Able to export the X display.

 

 

CLA 02

Certified Linux Administrator 02 (CLA 02)
 

Main Objective

Candidate is able setting up Linux computers for deployment of network services

Target Participant

Anyone who needs to perform the following in a day-to-day work;

  1. Basic skill to perform scripting and basic networking services task
  2. Knowledge experience in networking
  3. Configure and manage networking for Linux
  4. Manage software and system customization for Linux

Pre-requisite

  1. Pegawai Teknologi Maklumat (PTM)/skim F or minimum of 6 month relevant working experience
  2. Have attended the following compulsory trainings:
    • CLA 02 training
  3. Preferably to have also undergone the following trainings:
    • Linux Fundamentals – Usage of commonly used Linux commands.
    • Linux Network Administration - Practical Linux Installation for Networking, user management and software management
  4. Can perform basic network installation on Linux
  5. Know basic Unix/Linux commands to manage networking for Linux
  6. Can perform system customization for Linux

CLA 02 Path

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Criteria to Pass CLA 02

  1. The candidates are required to have met the following to be eligible to pass the CLA02 certification.
    • Have completed CLA 02 training.
  2. The certification test comprises of 2 parts. Candidates are required to completed the following test successfully:
    • Part A, practical lab work – required 80% score to pass
    • Part B, written (short answer and/or multiple choice questions) – required 60% score to pass
  3. The validity of all test and report is 3 months from the 1st test

Re-sits CLA 02

 In the event that the candidates fail any parts of the test, refer to the following:

  1. Candidate who fail any part of the test may apply to re-sits for that part only
  2. Candidates who exceed the validity period of the test must re-sit for all parts of the test
  3. Re-sits are done at the availability of the test centres
  4. Candidates must register at the test centres
  5. Recommended cooling period is 1 month before test can be taken again 

Domain Details

The following is provided as a guide for candidate to prepare to sit for the certification.

Each domain contains the description of the domain objectives. This will give a guidance on the objective of the domain. Details of the domain is shown as the “Key Knowledge Areas”.

This will assist the candidates to prepare with specific topics to meet the domain objectives.

1. The GNU/Linux Shell Environment

1.1  Customize and use the shell environment

Domain Objective     

Candidates should be able to customize shell environments to meet users needs. Candidates should be able to modify global and user profiles.

Key Knowledge Areas

  1. Set environment variables (e.g. PATH) at login or when spawning a new shell.
  2. Write BASH functions for frequently used sequences of commands.
  3. Set command search path with the proper directory.

1.2  Customize or write simple scripts

Domain Objective     

Candidates should be able to customize existing scripts, or write simple new BASH scripts.

Key Knowledge Areas

  1. Use command substitution.
  2. Perform conditional mailing to the superuser.
  3. Correctly select the script interpreter through the shebang (#!) line.

2. Administrative Tasks

2.1  Manage user and group accounts and related system files

Domain Objective    

Candidates should be able to add, remove, suspend and change user accounts.

Key Knowledge Areas

  1. Add, modify and remove users and groups.
  2. Manage user/group info in password/group databases.
  3. Create and manage special purpose and limited accounts.
  4. Focus on practical scenario based

2.2  Automate system administration tasks by scheduling jobs

Domain Objective    

Candidates should be able to use cron or anacron to run jobs at regular intervals and to use at to run jobs at a specific time.

Key Knowledge Areas

  1. Manage cron and at jobs.
  2. Configure user access to cron and at services.

3. Timing Protocol

3.1  Maintain system time

Domain Objective    

Candidates should be able to properly maintain the system time and synchronize the clock via NTP.

Key Knowledge Areas

  1. Set the system date and time.
  2. Set the hardware clock to the correct time in UTC.
  3. Configure the correct timezone.
  4. Basic NTP configuration. 
  5. Synchronising system time with the time server

3.2  Mail Transfer Agent (MTA) basics

Domain Objective    

Candidates should be aware of the commonly available MTA programs and be able to perform basic forward and alias configuration. Other configuration files are not covered.

Key Knowledge Areas

  1. Examine the Postfix configuration file
  2. Setting up a simple MTA
  3. Knowledge of commonly available MTA programs (postfix and sendmail) (no configuration)

4. Networking Fundamentals

4.1  Fundamentals of internet protocols

Domain Objective    

Candidates should demonstrate a proper understanding of TCP/IP network fundamentals.

Key Knowledge Areas

  1. Demonstrate an understanding network masks.
  2. Knowledge of the differences between private and public "dotted quad" IP-Addresses.
  3. Setting a default route.
  4. Knowledge about common TCP and UDP ports
  5. Knowledge about the differences and major features of UDP, TCP and ICMP. 
  6. Knowledge of the major differences between IPv4 and IPV6. 

4.2  Basic network configuration

Domain Objective    

Candidates should be able to view, change and verify configuration settings on client hosts.

Key Knowledge Areas

  1. Manually and automatically configure network interfaces
  2. Basic TCP/IP host configuration.
  3. Virtual IP

4.3  Basic network troubleshooting

Domain Objective    

Candidates should be able to troubleshoot networking issues on client hosts.

Key Knowledge Areas

  1. Manually and automatically configure network interfaces and routing tables to include adding, starting, stopping, restarting, deleting or reconfiguring network interfaces.
  2. Change, view, or configure the routing table and correct an improperly set default route manually.
  3. Debug problems associated with the network configuration.

4.4  Configure client side DNS

Domain Objective    

Candidates should be able to configure DNS on a client host.

Key Knowledge Areas

  1. Demonstrate the use of DNS on the local system.
  2. Modify the order in which name resolution is done.

5. Basic Security Management

5.1  Understand the security mechanisims in GNU/Linux

Domain Objective    

Candidates will be introduced to the concepts of Discretionary Access Contraol (DAC) vs Mandatory Access Control (MAC) mechanisims.

Key Knowledge Areas

  1. Basic understanding of how GNU/Linux systems security mechanism
  2. The usage of sudo and permission delegation

5.2  Setup host security

Domain Objective    

Candidates should know how to set up a basic level of host security.

Key Knowledge Areas

  1. Awareness of shadow passwords and how they work.
  2. Turn off network services not in use.
  3. Understand the role of TCP wrappers.

5.3  Secured remote communication

Domain Objective    

The candidate should be able to use public key techniques to secure data and communication.

Key Knowledge Areas

  1. Perform basic OpenSSH 2 client configuration and usage.
  2. Understand the role of OpenSSH 2 server host keys
  3. Perform basic GnuPG configuration and usage.
  4. Understand SSH port tunnels (including X11 tunnels).

 

 

COOOL

Certified OpenOffice.org and Linux Desktop (COOOL)
 

OpenOffice.org (OOo)

OpenOffice.org is a freely available, full-featured office suite [Error: Reference source not found]. The project began when Sun Microsystems released the source code (“blueprints”) for its StarOffice® software to the open source community in 2000 and distributed under the Open Source Initiative (OSI) approved Lesser General Public License (LGPL). OpenOffice.org (OOo) is both a software product and a community of volunteers that produces and supports the software via the URL http://www.openoffice.org

People use OpenOffice.org for several common reason

  1. No licensing problems. You can put the program on as many computers as you wish, and give away copies to as many people as you wish. OpenOffice.org does not need to be activated or registered, and it never “phones home” unless you have told it to do so—to check for updates, for example.

  2. No cost. You never have to pay for a copy, if you download it from the official website. CDs are available at low cost.

  3. Multi-platform. It works on Linux, Microsoft Windows, Apple’s Mac OS X, and other operating systems.

  4. File compatibility. You can open and save to many file formats, including Microsoft Office formats, in addition to the default OpenDocument format.

  5. Built-in export to PDF (Portable Document Format). You no longer need to buy or use another program to create PDFs, unless your printing service demands that you do so.

As of OOo 3.0, the default format for files saved are OpenDocument file format (ODF) version 1.2 which is an XML (eXtensible Markup Language) file format developed as an industry standard by OASIS (Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards). This format is an approved and published ISO standard (ISO/IEC 26300:2006) where these files can easily be unzipped and read by any text editor, and their framework is open and published. In simple terminology, any office suite that supports a similar version of the ODF can be used, hence there is no vendor lock-in on a particular software.

The main components of OpenOffice.org includes a word processor (Writer), spreadsheet (Calc), presentation slides (Impress) and database manager (Base). There is a large online community that many people can join for help on OOo or to contribute as end-user or developer. Most computer users today will be able to easily use OpenOffice.org as the menu, formatting and layout have been evolving based on the discussions of the OpenOffice.org community.

 

Main Objective

Candidate is able to use OpenOffice.org (OOo) to create and edit basic spreadsheet, presentation and document files; know the Linux desktop tools to manage files.

This certification acknowledges that the candidate is able to:
  1. Carry out basic operations for spreadsheet, presentation and document files.
  2. Be able to perform basic OpenOffice.org configurations.
  3. Be able to perform basic OpenOffice.org troubleshooting.
  4. Be able to use the Linux desktop tools to manage folders and files.

Target Participant

  1. Those who need to support implementation of OpenOffice.org on Linux or MS Windows.
  2. Anyone who will create and manage large, complex word processing projects.
  3. Anyone who will use spreadsheet editing, data handling, functions and analysis features.
  4. Anyone who will plan and design effective  presentation with more impact.

Pre-requisite


Have attended the following compulsory training :
  • Using OpenOffice.org Effectively
Preferably to have also undergone the following trainings :
  • Linux Desktop & OpenOffice.org
or
  • Introduction to OpenOffice.org

Have used the 3 components of OpenOffice.org for a minimum of 3 months.

Can perform basic OpenOffice.org configuration:

  • Add user data
  • Change the print settings
  • Change the language

COOOL Path

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Criteria to Pass COOOL

  • Part A, practical lab work – required 80% score to pass
    • Method: Candidates will be given a list of task to complete with regards to the 3 main component of OpenOffice.org only.
  • Part B, written (multiple choice answers) – required 60% score to pass
    • Method: 50 Questions with multiple choice answers is given to the candidate to complete. This will cover OpenOffice.org and Linux desktop.
  • The validity of all test is 3 months from the 1st test 

Re-sits COOOL

 In the event that the candidates fail any parts of the test, refer to the following:

  1. Candidate who fail any part of the test may apply to re-sits for that part only
  2. Candidates who exceed the validity period of the test must re-sit for all parts of the test
  3. Re-sits are done at the availability of the test centres
    • Candidates must register at the test centres

Domain Details

The following is provided as a guide for candidate to prepare to sit for the certification.

Each domain contains the description of the domain objectives. This will give a guidance on the objective of the domain. Details of the domain is shown as the “Key Knowledge Areas”.

This will assist the candidates to prepare with specific topics to meet the domain objectives.

1. General

Domain Objective

Candidates are able to configure the general areas, not exclusive of any particular component of OpenOffice.org.

Key Knowledge Areas

Know about tasks can be performed from any area of OOo. This includes general settings, options, file and style management.

2. Word processing

2.1 Printing & Editing

Domain Objective

a)Candidates are able to use advanced text editing features, paragraph and style options or template formatting and layout options.

Key Knowledge Areas

a)Covers collaborative editing features which allow to work as a team on large, complex word processing projects.
b)Use printing features to customize printed outputs.

2.2 Layout

Domain Objective

a)Candidates are able to create and modify master documents and sub-documents, table of contents, document sections, multiple column layouts and column breaks.

Key Knowledge Areas

a)Know about master documents, table of content and layout.

2.3. Document Organization

Domain Objective

a)Candidates are able to manage access to document by bookmarks, indexes, cross-references, field codes, footnotes and endnotes.

Key Knowledge Areas

a)Know the advanced table features to merge and split cells in a table, convert tabbed text into a table, sort data and perform calculations in a table, use advanced form features to create, edit and protect forms, insert, edit, format and link text boxes, create and modify a chart from a table or pasted worksheet within a document and position a chart within a document.
b)Know how to add and modify password protection to a document.

2.4. Special Tools

Domain Objective

a)Candidates are able to use advanced mail merge and macro features

Key Knowledge Areas

a)Know to edit and sort a data source and/or merge documents with a data source using merge criteria. Know to use macro features to record, run and copy macros and assign a macro to a button on the tool bar.

3. Spreadsheets

3.1. Editing

Domain Objective

a)Candidates are able to use data manipulation tools within the spreadsheet.

Key Knowledge Areas

a)Know to use sub-total features to calculate key subtotals instantly and to create what-if tables to display outcomes based on variable scenarios and conditional formatting options to apply different formats to selected data within a spreadsheet or use paste special options to remove formula from data and to transpose data for presentation purposes.

3.2. Data Handling

Domain Objective

a)Candidates are able to use advanced data handling options

Key Knowledge Areas

a)Know how to sorting multiple columns, use querying/filtering, use the linking tool to link data or charts within a worksheet, between worksheets, between spreadsheets or into a word processing document.

3.3. Functions

Domain Objective

a)Candidate are able to use arithmetic, date, logical and lookup functions

Key Knowledge Areas

a)Know to use date/time functions, mathematical functions, statistical functions, text functions, logical functions, financial functions, lookup and reference functions and available database functions to extract precise information from the data.

3.4. Analysis

Domain Objective

a)Candidate are able to use the data analysis tool.

Key Knowledge Areas

a)Know how to create and edit pivot tables or dynamic cross tab reports, create a variety of scenarios to produce instant reports, use auditing tools to show formula used 

3.5. Special Tools

Domain Objective

a)Candidate are able to record and run simple macros

Key Knowledge Areas

a)Know how to assign a custom button to a macro on a tool bar. 

4. Presentation

4.1. Slides

Domain Objective

a)Candidate are able to customize, merge and save presentations.

Key Knowledge Areas

a)Know how to customize the layout of presentations, merge presentations, merge word processed documents into presentations and save slides into different formats. 

4.2. Pictures, Images and Drawn Objects

Domain Objective

a)Candidate are able to manipulate, edit and apply images and drawn objects.

Key Knowledge Areas

a)Know how to manipulate, edit and apply effects to images, pictures and drawn objects in your presentation.

4.3. Charts/Graphs

Domain Objective

a)Candidate are able to create and manipulate chart

Key Knowledge Areas

a)Know how to create and manipulate charts to create professional-looking advanced presentations. 

4.4. Multimedia

Domain Objective

a)Candidate are able to use sound and video in presentations

Key Knowledge Areas

a)Know how to use sound and video in presentations or introduce and modify animations in presentations to add visual impact.

4.5. Managing Presentations

Domain Objective

a)Candidate are able to use  slide show control tools

Key Knowledge Areas

a)Know how to use slide show control tools to hyper link to other presentations, documents, spreadsheets or Websites from a presentation. Apply different slide transition options and settings and create customized shows. 

5.Linux Desktop

5.1.Using the Desktop

Domain Objective

a)Candidates are able to use Linux platform

Key Knowledge Areas

a)Know to navigate and create files and folders, menu panels, starts menu, shutting down and logging in and out.
b)Know common Linux Desktop and features

5.2.File System

Domain Objective

a)Candidate are able to modify the file system in Linux

Key Knowledge Areas

a)Know to arrange, create and edit files and folder permission. Using file manager to start nautilus and changing views. Able to use text editor(GEDIT).

 

 

COOOMB

  Certified Openoffice.org Macro and Base (COOOMB)

Main Objectives

To be familiar with and able to use OpenOffice.org StarBasic Macro Language to automate tasks.

To be familiar with basic Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) concepts.

  1. To use OpenOffice.org Base to effectively manage data and records.

Target Participants

  1. Those who need to support implementation of OpenOffice.org on Linux or MS Windows.

  2. Anyone who will create and manage large, complex OpenOffice.org project/data files.

  3. Anyone who plans to use and deploy a RDBMS or a MS Access alternative on the desktop.

Pre-requisite

For Attending the COOOMB Class

  1. Preferably to have undergone the following trainings :

  • Have attended Introduction to OpenOffice.org

Have used the OpenOffice.org productivity suite for a minimum of 3 months.

  1. Preferably to have some programming and/or macro language experience.

  2. Can perform basic OpenOffice.org configuration such as:

  • Changing fonts, margins etc.

  • Change the print settings

  • Change the language

For Undertaking the COOOMB Examination

  1. The candidate must have passed the COOOL programme.

COOOMB Path

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Criteria for Passing COOOMB

Consists of 2 exams, a multiple choice questions (Part B) and one lab practical examination (Part A):

  • Part A, practical lab work – required 80% score to pass

    • Method: Candidates will be given a list of task to complete with regards to either OpenOffice.org Base or automation problem.

  • Part B, written (multiple choice answers) – required 60% score to pass

    • Method: 50 Questions with multiple choice answers is given to the candidate to complete. This will cover OpenOffice.org and Linux desktop.

  • The validity of all test is 3 months from the 1st test

COOOMB Examination Re-sit

In the event that the candidates fail any parts of the test, the following applies:

  1. Candidate who fail any part of the test may apply to re-sits for that part only

  2. Candidates who exceed the validity period of the test must re-sit for all parts of the test

  3. Re-sits are done at the availability of the test centres

    • Candidates must register at the test centres

Domain Details

The following is provided as a guide for candidates to prepare to sit for the COOOMB examination.

Each domain contains the description of the domain objectives. This will give a guidance on the objective of the domain. Details of the domain is shown as the “Key Knowledge Areas”.

This will assist the candidates to prepare with specific topics to meet the domain objectives.

1. General

 

Domain Objective

Candidates are able to:

  1. Use OpenOffice.org Base to effective store, manage and retrieve data on the desktop.

  2. Expanding the usage of OpenOffice.org though the StarBasic Macro Language to automate OpenOffice.org.

Key Knowledge Areas

  1. Database Management concepts.

  2. Automation through macro programming


2. OpenOffice.org Base
2.1 RDBMS Concepts

Domain Objective

  1. Introduction to RDBMS concept

  2. Using RDBMS concept to understand OpenOffice.org Base design and usage

    Key Knowledge Areas

  1. To understand the concept and design approach of RDBMS.

  2. Applying some of the concepts of RDBMS.


2.2 Creating Relationships

Domain Objective

  1. To understand and apply relationships between tables and records

  2. To apply and use relationships.

Key Knowledge Area

  1. To see the relational aspect of a RDBMS in action.


2.3 Designing Page

Domain Objective

  1. To use the form option to design a User Interface for data entry

  2. To use the form Page option to design a User Interface to view data/records.

Key Knowledge Areas

  1. To create and design an more user friendly interface page for data entry and display of data/records.

  2. Understanding the different data formats available for data entry and display.


2.4 Creating Report

Domain Objective

  1. To understand the need for reporting.

  2. To create database reports – in different formats and layout using the database report generation tool.

Key Knowledge Areas

  1. To understand the requirements for the Report Generation tool to run.

  2. To use and create reports in different layouts and formats.

 

3. Macro Programming Using StarBasic

3.1 StarBasic

Domain Objective

  1. To introduce the StarBasic Macro Language Syntax e.g loops, conditional statements etc.

Key Knowledge Area

  1. Understand the operation/execution environment of StarBasic

  2. Understand the syntax of StarBasic

3.2 The OpenOffice.org Macro Programming Environment

Domain Objective

  1. To introduce the tools and operating environments for writing macros.

Key Knowledge Area

  1. Using the tools available to create, amend, compile and execute the macro.
     

3.3 Writing Macro

Domain Objective

  1. Start writing the first functional macro using the StarBasic Macro Language.

  2. Simple troubleshooting for non-functioning macros.

Key Knowledge Areas

  1. Understand and applying StarBasic grammar to create functional macro.

  2. Troubleshooting macros.

3.4 Using Macro to Manipulate Data Set

Domain Objective

  1. Using macro to manipulate data in OpenOffice.org documents.

  2. Using macro to enter/remove/edit data.

Key Knowledge Area

  1. Using macro to manipulate data.

 

 

 

CTP

Certified Training Provider (CTP)


Introduction


As the awareness in the benefits of OSS increase, the demand to implement OSS increases. The rapid expansion of OSS implementations in the Public Sector will lead to an exponential number of skilled personnel who will require various OSS skills to further improve themselves. As the government leads the way in OSS adoption, the rest of Malaysia have also shown a keen interest to do the same.


To date OSCC MAMPU has introduced a number of OSS trainings and OSS certifications including the Certified OpenOffice.org and Linux Desktop. To cater for the future increase in training needs on OSS, the OSCC is extending its training programmes to training providers without any fees being charged.


OSS Certified Training Provider (CTP)



Several initiatives from OSCC MAMPU have been planned to address the building of OSS skills and the OSS Certified Training Provider (CTP) programme have been identified as being able to increase the number of training providers. This would allow a larger number of participants to gain the knowledge and be evaluated in common OSS tools.


A certified training provider is needed for the following reasons :-

1. To provide an affordable standard OSS programme to build OSS skills;

2. A coordinated effort to increase the number of OSS trainers;

3. Ensure availability of quality training material that meets the current needs.



CTP Objective


To build a pool of local open source software (OSS) training providers to support the development of OSS skills .



Agency

Roles

OSCC MAMPU

To continue to champion and support the Malaysian Public Sector OSS Master Plan.

The CTP

To provide competent and accredited

service providers to complement OSCC MAMPU. Public Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) with training facilities have been identified as potential CTPs.


CTP Programme Approach


To ensure the CTP programme run smoothly, at its initial stage of implementation, OSCC MAMPU have set the approach as below:-


  1. Initial OSS courses offered for the CTP programme are :-


a) Introduction to OpenOffice.org

b) Certified OpenOffice.org and Linux (Desktop) – COOOL


  1. These programmes are readily doable using exisiting computers running on Linux or MS Windows. This will ensure easier implementation of the CTP courses in any CTP with least changes to existing configuration.


  1. OSCC MAMPU training materials will be provided at no cost to CTPs. This includes the training of 2 CTP trainers at no cost.


  1. CTP re-certification on annual basis under auspices of OSCC MAMPU



Current updates


Cronology:


No.

Date

Activity

1

2nd April 2010

Appointment of new CTPs for 2010

2

6th May 2010

Meeting on newly appointed CTPs

3

7th May 2010

Followup meeting on 1st group of CTPs

4

25th - 29th Jan 2010

Training for new CTP trainers

(21 participant had certified)


The CTPs appointed since 13th August 2009


1. UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA PAHANG (UMP)

   Pusat Pengajian Berterusan & Pembangunan Profesional (CENFED)

   En. Jamil bin Basri

   Pegawai Tadbir Kanan

   Tel No : 09 - 5492 025

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2. UNIVERSITI MALAYA (UM)

    Pusat Pendidikan Berterusan

    En. Mohd Khairul Azman bin Md Daud

    Eksekutif Kanan Bahagian Pembangunan Perniagaan dan Perhubungan Korporat

    Tel No : 03 - 2617 3114

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3. UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA (UTM)

    Sekolah Pendidikan Profesional dan Pendidikan Berterusan (UTMSPACE)

    Pn. Noor Azidah binti Ahmad

    Ketua Unit Pembangunan Profesional

    Tel No : 07 - 5218 128

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    Pn. Nurul Ain binti Ahmad Lutfi

    Penyelaras Seksyen Latihan Korporat

    Tel No : 07 - 5218 159

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    http://www.utmspace.utm.my/utmpp/


4. UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM)

    Institut Perubatan dan Pergigian Termaju (IPPT)

    Pusat Bio-ICT

    En. Adnan bin Hamid

    Pengurus

    Tel No : 04 - 5622 241

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5. UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA (UUM)

    Bahagian Pembangunan Dan Pemantapan Profesional Perkomputeran

    En Mohd Samsu bin Sajat

    Ketua Penyelaras

    Tel No : 04 - 9284 770

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6. UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM)

    Unit Informatik Kesihatan (UIK)

    Prof Madya Dr. Sharifah Mastura binti Syed Mohamad

    Pensyarah & Penyelaras

    Tel No : 09 - 7677 568

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7. UNIVERSITI PUTRA MALAYSIA (UPM)

    Bahagian Perkhidmatan Pengguna dan Latihan ICT

    Pn. Zaleha binti Abu Samah

    Pegawai Teknologi Maklumat

    Tel No : 03 - 8947 1204

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8. UNIVERSITI TUN HUSSEIN ONN MALAYSIA (UTHM)

    Pusat Pendidikan Berterusan

    En. Abdul Latiff bin Mokhtar

    Penolong Pendaftar

    Tel No : 07 - 4537 147 / 7197

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9. UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA (UiTM)

    Prof Madya Dr. Isahak bin Kassim

    Timbalan Dekan Penyelidikan & Jaringan Industri Fakulti Sains Komputer & Matematik

    Tel No : 03 - 5543 5345

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10.UNIVERSITI SULTAN ZAINAL ABIDIN (UniSZA)

     Seksyen Latihan Jangka Pendek dan Induksi

     Encik Mazlan bin Mohamad

     Penolong Pendaftar

     Tel No : 09 - 6306 529

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 11.UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA (UKM)

     Pusat Teknologi Maklumat    

     En. Azman bin Chik

     Pegawai Teknologi Maklumat

     Tel No : 03 - 8921 7009

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