Prof. Ahmed Banafa

Led Heald College team in 2014 and 2013 in The Google Online Marketing Challenge.

The Google Online Marketing Challenge is a unique opportunity for students to experience and create online marketing campaigns using Google AdWords and Google+. Over 65,000 students and professors from almost 100 countries have participated in the past 6 years.

Responsible for mapping Bachelor and Master Degree courses in IT to industry and Government certifications requirements including

Creating a test-bank for challenge exams for Java Programming courses .

Subject Matter Expert for Database Management Applications (Undergraduate course) :

This course introduces fundamental relational database management system (RDBMS) concepts and data normalization principles, providing a foundation for creating simple tables, queries, forms and reports. Topics include relational database theory along with normalization rules; designing basic, normalized databases; tables including properties and constraints; basic table relationships; Select, Total… Show more

Subject Matter Expert for Database Management Applications (Undergraduate course) :

This course introduces fundamental relational database management system (RDBMS) concepts and data normalization principles, providing a foundation for creating simple tables, queries, forms and reports. Topics include relational database theory along with normalization rules; designing basic, normalized databases; tables including properties and constraints; basic table relationships; Select, Total, Crosstab, Parameter queries for viewing, sorting, filtering and analyzing data; simple forms for data input; simple reports for data output; basic functions in queries, charts in forms and reports. Show less

Subject Matter Expert for E-Commerce (Undergraduate course):

The course provides a study of telecommunications networks that support the digital global economy and E-Business. Networks are evaluated as enablers of strategy, growth and financial success. The course will also examine the impact of wireless communications and other emergent technologies on business management, operations and planning.

Subject Matter Expert for Emerging Communication Technology in E-Business (Undergraduate course):

A study of telecommunications networks that support the digital global economy and E-Business. Networks are evaluated as enablers of strategy, growth and financial success. The course will also examine the impact of wireless communications and other emergent technologies on business management, operations and planning.

Subject Matter Expert for Essentials of Computer Technology for Business Professionals (Undergraduate course):

Essentials of Computer Technology for Business Professionals, will ensure that you are current and informed in order to thrive in our technologically oriented, global society. With this new class, you are not only learn about relevant cutting- edge technology trends, but also gain a better understanding of technology in general and the important issues surrounding technology… Show more

Subject Matter Expert for Essentials of Computer Technology for Business Professionals (Undergraduate course):

Essentials of Computer Technology for Business Professionals, will ensure that you are current and informed in order to thrive in our technologically oriented, global society. With this new class, you are not only learn about relevant cutting- edge technology trends, but also gain a better understanding of technology in general and the important issues surrounding technology today. This information will give you the understanding they need to succeed in today’s world. This nontechnical, introductory class explains in straightforward terms the importance of learning about computers, the various types of computer systems and their components, the principles by which computer systems work, the practical applications of computers and related technologies, the ways in which the world is being changed by these technologies, and the associated risks and other potential implications of computers and related technologies. The goal of this class is to provide you with a solid knowledge of computer fundamentals, an understanding of the impact of our computer-oriented society, and a framework for using this knowledge effectively in their lives. Show less

Led teams of students in Google Online Marketing Challenge 2016, competing with 100,000 students in 100 Countries

Designed Information Security Certificate Program (4 Courses) .

The Information Systems Security Certificate explores security principles and theories and apply them to real-world scenarios, including enterprise security, risk management, information processing and network security concepts.

Member of the planning committee for the conference - IoT in Business Track

Subject Matter Expert for IT Theory Fundamentals (Online Undergraduate course):

This course introduces students to discrete mathematics concepts and techniques used in information technology (IT). Students examine each concept in action and geared toward a specific application in IT. They engage in various application assignments focusing on elements of graph theory, coding, and probability.

Subject Matter Expert for Modern E-Commerce Business Models and Technologies Course.

This course covers the fundamentals of e-commerce ,, including e-business strategist , internet marketing , SEO, security, delivering internet-based services.

Designed MS-Office Certified Specialist Exam Preparation Program (4 courses).

The certification provides a reliable measure of proficiency by evaluating your comprehension of Microsoft Office programs, including : Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

Responsible for the university academic activities including : guest speakers, social presence and outreach to tech community .

Creating an online E-Commerce course with in-depth overview of the challenges and realities behind the planning, creation and maintenance of online stores.Each student will learn what options are available to entrepreneurs looking to start a business online and what challenges and pitfalls may await.

Worked with the executive leadership to redesign the mobile app, website and contents of npu.edu

Reviewer and Contributor to the publication of “ Data and Computer Communications” by William Stallings of M.I.T. “Two-time winner of the best Computer Science and Engineering textbook of the year award from the Textbook and Academic Authors Association” 2007. This best-selling text offers a clear and comprehensive survey of the entire data and computer communications field. Emphasizing both the fundamental principles as well as the critical role of performance in driving protocol and network… Show more

Reviewer and Contributor to the publication of “ Data and Computer Communications” by William Stallings of M.I.T. “Two-time winner of the best Computer Science and Engineering textbook of the year award from the Textbook and Academic Authors Association” 2007. This best-selling text offers a clear and comprehensive survey of the entire data and computer communications field. Emphasizing both the fundamental principles as well as the critical role of performance in driving protocol and network design, it explores in detail all the critical technical areas in data communications, wide-area networking, local area networking, and protocol design.
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Subject Matter Expert for Systems Analysis and Design (Online Graduate course) :

This course surveys structured and object-oriented approaches to defining a system’s functional and quality requirements. It also examines how to convert these requirements into the structural and functional design elements of an effective organizational information system.

Technical and business advisor for the team building PoPii app .

Member of Faculty Committee for selecting Virtual Labs for Undergraduate courses in Technical subjects including Programming, IT, Networks and Systems Modeling, and Network Planning and Maintenance course.

Subject Matter Expert for Visual Basic Programming (Undergraduate course):

This introduction to Visual Basic programming course is an excellent way to begin your software development career. Visual Basic is an object-oriented data-driven programming language, with hands-on exercises and case problems. Real-world business related examples prepare you for solving problems using VB. Create a user interface, debug programming errors, and learn all the data processing techniques.