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Business Information Systems Fundamentals Specialization

Pearson

Business Information Systems Fundamentals Specialization

Business Information Systems Strategy & Innovation.

Analyze And Apply BIS For Strategic Impact

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Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand how information systems support business processes, decision-making, and organizational strategy.

  • Explore key technology concepts including hardware, mobile systems, cloud computing, business intelligence, and collaboration tools.

  • Evaluate the management, security, and emerging applications of information systems in modern organizations.

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Specialization - 8 course series

Foundations of Information Systems

Foundations of Information Systems

Course 1, 4 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Information Systems
Category: Strategic Decision-Making
Category: Business Systems
Category: Operational Efficiency
Category: Information Technology
Category: Computing Platforms
Category: Decision Support Systems
Category: Systems Analysis
Category: Web Applications
Category: Business Technologies
Category: Software Systems
Category: Mobile Security
Category: Information Management
Category: Open Source Technology
Category: Management Information Systems
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Emerging Technologies
Category: Computer Hardware
Category: Technology Strategies
Category: Business Systems Analysis
Databases and the Cloud

Databases and the Cloud

Course 2, 3 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Databases
Category: Database Design
Category: Management Information Systems
Category: Information Management
Category: Relational Databases
Category: Information Systems
Category: Database Management Systems
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Database Administration
Category: Data Modeling
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Cloud Platforms
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Database Management
Category: Cloud Storage
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Cloud Solutions
Category: Network Infrastructure
Category: Database Systems
Process, Organizations, and Information Systems

Process, Organizations, and Information Systems

Course 3, 3 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Organizational Effectiveness
Category: Business Workflow Analysis
Category: Enterprise Application Management
Category: Systems Integration
Category: Organizational Structure
Category: Process Improvement
Category: Business Process
Category: Enterprise Architecture
Category: Enterprise Resource Planning
Category: Business Systems
Category: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software
Category: Process Design
Category: Workflow Management
Category: Management Information Systems
Category: Process Management
Category: Customer Relationship Management
Category: Business Process Reengineering
Category: Process Analysis
Category: Information Systems
Category: Operational Efficiency
Collaboration and Social Media Information Systems

Collaboration and Social Media Information Systems

Course 4, 4 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Communication Planning
Category: Strategic Communication
Category: Professional Networking
Category: Social Media
Category: Stakeholder Management
Category: Corporate Communications
Category: Drive Engagement
Category: Stakeholder Communications
Category: Cross-Functional Collaboration
Category: Stakeholder Engagement
Category: Brand Management
Category: Communication
Category: Innovation
Category: Stakeholder Analysis
Category: Internal Communications
Category: Management Information Systems
Category: Collaborative Software
Category: Information Systems
Category: Social Media Strategy
Category: Social Media Management

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Competitive Intelligence
Category: Information Systems
Category: Analysis
Category: Decision Support Systems
Category: Artificial Intelligence
Category: Competitive Analysis
Category: Data Warehousing
Category: Business Strategy
Category: Business Intelligence
Category: Business Systems
Category: Business Analytics
Category: Organizational Strategy
Category: Market Analysis
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Category: Data Strategy
Category: Management Information Systems
Category: Analytics
Information Systems Development

Information Systems Development

Course 6, 3 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Systems Analysis
Category: Project Management
Category: Systems Design
Category: Systems Development
Category: Business Process Modeling
Category: Feasibility Studies
Category: Software Engineering
Category: Software Development Life Cycle
Category: Prototyping
Category: Business Process
Category: Process Modeling
Category: Business Requirements
Category: System Design and Implementation
Category: Process Management
Category: Software Development Methodologies
Category: Software Development
Category: Business Process Management
Category: Requirements Analysis
Category: Systems Development Life Cycle
Category: Business Modeling
Information Systems Management

Information Systems Management

Course 7, 2 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Category: Organizational Strategy
Category: Management Information Systems
Category: Innovation
Category: IT Management
Category: Organizational Structure
Category: Security Strategy
Category: Digital Transformation
Category: Resource Allocation
Category: Risk Management
Category: Managed Services
Category: Business Transformation
Category: Technology Strategies
Category: Technical Communication
Category: Information Systems
Category: Governance
Category: Information Management
Category: Resource Utilization
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Security Management
Information Systems Security

Information Systems Security

Course 8, 3 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Security Strategy
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Identity and Access Management
Category: Computer Security Incident Management
Category: Incident Response
Category: Information Assurance
Category: Cyber Attacks
Category: Management Information Systems
Category: Information Systems
Category: Encryption
Category: Threat Management
Category: Information Systems Security
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Malware Protection
Category: Network Security
Category: Data Security
Category: Data Governance
Category: Security Controls
Category: Security Management
Category: Information Management

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