Learning Outcomes

What is an Information System?

Networking Communication

Can Information Systems Bring Competitive Advantage?

Lesson Summary

This module introduces the concept of information systems, it consists of topics that cover the following: Definition of Information systems, information systems components such as hardware, software and data, networking and communication, processes components and how it relates with business management and finally the  competitive advantage brought about by using information systems.

What is a Management Information System?

The Role of Information Systems

This module introduces Management Information Systems, it covers the following concepts: Definition of Management Information Systems, types of management information systems and how we use them day to day, the role of information systems in an organization, information systems advancement and progression phases in information systems: The Mainframe Era, The PC Revolution, Client-Server, The World Wide Web and E-Commerce, Web 2.0 and The Post-PC World.

Hardware

Other Computing Devices

Types of Software

Productivity, Utility and Programming

Applications for the Enterprise

Mobile Applications and Cloud Computing

This module expounds more on information systems hardware and software components. It consists of topics that cover the following: Hardware components, Software components, Types of Software, Software for organizational productivity, Utility and programming software, Applications for the enterprise, Mobile applications, Cloud computing, Open-source and closed source models.

A Brief History of the Internet

Wi-Fi and Mobile Networks

Organizational Networking

The Information Security Triad and Tools for Information Security

Backups, Firewalls and Physical Security

Security Policies and Personal Information Security

This module discussed information systems network and security in depth. It consists of interactive topics that will cover the following introduces the concept of information systems, it consists of topics that cover the following: Brief History of the Internet, Wi-Fi and mobile networks, organizational networking, the information security triad, tools for information security, backups, firewalls and physical security and finally security policies and personal information security.

Introduction to Data Management

Designing a Database

Database Management Systems

This module introduces the concept of data and databases. It consists of topics that cover the following concepts: Definitions of data, information and knowledge, hierarchical relationship and the DIKW pyramid, introduction to relational databases, designing databases, database normalization, an introduction to Structured Query Language(SQL), Database Management System (DBMS), big data and enterprise databases.

Data Warehouse

Data Mining

Knowledge Management

This module discusses data warehouses and data mining. It covers the following: Introduction to data warehouse, bottom-up and top-down approaches to data warehouse design, benefits of setting up a data warehouse, the process of data mining, business Intelligence and business analytics and organizational knowledge management and its role in decision making.

Introduction to Management Information Systems - Course assessment

This free online course provides a solid introduction to management information systems in business.

Diploma in Management Information Systems - An Introduction

The foundational concepts relating to management information systems will be outlined and explained in this free online course, along with the various management information systems available. By the end of the course, you will be in a position to explain the components and implementation of management information systems and its importance in an organization.

Data, Databases and Mining - Course assessment

Learn how businesses can gain a competitive advantage through data with this free online course.

Data, Databases and Mining

This free online course explains the importance of data and knowledge to an organization. It describes the lifecycle of data in the wisdom hierarchy and how knowledge management can be used in business intelligence. By the end of the course, you will be able to describe the flow of data through the information ladder and its role in organizational growth. Start your learning journey on the uses of databases and data mining today!

Management Decision Making

Business Intelligence Systems, OLAP, and Group Support Systems

Artificial Intelligence

Learn about processes involved in decision making along with  some of the information tools designed to help decision makers, the function of Neural Networks and the four levels of expertise that can be applied to unstructured decisions.

Gathering and Storing Knowledge

Creating A Knowledge Culture

Learn about the process known as Knowledge Management, what is meant by “groupware systems”, and the two reasons that knowledge is often slow to enter such systems.

Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management Systems - Assessment

Gain a better understanding of the benefits of business intelligence and knowledge management systems with this course.

Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management Systems

This free online business intelligence and knowledge management systems course will give you a better understanding of the information tools used to assist decision-makers. Business Intelligence is a set of theories and methodologies that handle large amounts of data and information to assist managers with decision-making. With this course, you will also learn the process known as decision-making including the three steps involved.

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