This short course will provide students with a real-world understanding of Information Systems (IS) upon which a career can be built. The course curriculum focuses on developing practical skills that equip students to incorporate and manage various aspects of technology in the workplace.
This short course will provide students with a real-world understanding of Information Systems (IS) upon which a career can be built. The course curriculum focuses on developing practical skills that equip students to incorporate and manage various aspects of technology in the workplace.
This course contains 8 substantive units and includes a learning plan, with weekly schedules, to keep your studies on track.
Units in this course:
Unit 1: Introduction to Information Systems
Unit 2: Hardware and Software
Unit 3: Data and Databases
Unit 4: Networks and Communication
Unit 5: Processes and People
Unit 6: Information Systems Development
Unit 7: Information Systems Security and Ethics
Unit 8: Information Systems Trends and Issues
Career outlook:
The skills and knowledge gained from this course can be applied across a wide variety of positions and industries.
However, career paths that may immediately benefit from the learning material in this course include:
Managers at various levels in an organisation
Small business owners
Employees in profit and non-profit organisations as well as government institutions
iQ Academy was originally established in 2006 as a small department of Centurion Academy, with the purpose of improving student employability through business short courses.
With the success of our students and a desire to offer an expanded programme range, we exited the Centurion Academy umbrella in 2012 and we merged with Fernwood Business College (Pty) Ltd and launched as a new private tertiary institution called “iQ Academy (Pty) Ltd”.
As a leading private higher education institution we provide affordable and accessible private distance education that empowers you without compromising on quality.
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You will develop a broad theoretical foundation in various core areas of information technology such as information systems, computer science, software development, database design and project management.
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