SIM launches new procedures for short courses

A new evaluation scheme will be adopted for short-course participants in 2004 at the Seychelles Institute of Management (SIM), the school has announced.

The method involves awarding two types of certificates at the end of the courses – a Certificates of Merit and a Certificate of Attendance.  Certificates of Attendance will be awarded to participants who have 100 percent attendance, while Certificates of Merit will be awarded to participants who have successfully demonstrated understanding and application of the subject matter, in addition to having a perfect attendance record.

SIM said the new certificates would aid organisations in giving fair increments, promotions or rewards to its employees, since the evaluations distinguish between participants who have worked hard in comparison to those who have merely attended the courses.

The new method is also an important factor in building up a valuable database on SIM's participants for future references and records purposes, said the institute.

SIM said it feels confident that the new approach will create a sense of competitiveness and motivate participants to gain the most they can out of a course.  The approach is part of the improved 'value for money programmes' that also takes into consideration the application procedures for all its courses. 

All participants need to fill in entry forms before they are accepted to join courses, to confirm the applicant’s information and ensure that they satisfy entry requirements.

Information on SIM's short courses and application forms can be found on its Web site, www.sim.sc. Application forms can be downloaded directly from the website. Brochures can be collected at SIM at Ma Joie. 

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