This Specialization is for learners seeking to develop skills in information systems. Through each course, learners will apply knowledge and skills to solve problems in their field (e.g., health informatics, legal, project management, customer experience/marketing, finance).
Introduction to Information Systems for Business Specialization
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Introduction to Information Systems for Business Specialization
Instructors: Carlos Buskey
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.7
(23 reviews)
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Explain key concepts and frameworks in information systems and cloud computing
Identify different business applications used to solve problems in different business domains
Apply knowledge to solve real-life problems in different business domains
Develop solutions to maintain strategic direction for an organization or firm
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Cloud Solutions
- Data Management
- Information Technology
- Management Information Systems
- User Centered Design
- Digital Transformation
- Cloud Computing Architecture
- Business Solutions
- Product Design
- Business Technologies
- Cloud Services
- Virtualization
- Cloud Security
- Information Systems
- Customer Insights
- Design Thinking
- Cloud Computing
- Cybersecurity
- Business Systems
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Taught in English
40 practice exercises
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Specialization - 3 course series
What you'll learn
Explain key concepts and frameworks in information systems and cloud computing.
Identify and apply different business applications to solve problems in different business domains.
Skills you'll gain
Category: E-Commerce
Category: Business-To-Consumer
Category: Networking Hardware
Category: Data Warehousing
Category: Customer Relationship Management
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Information Technology
Category: Disaster Recovery
Category: Business Systems
Category: Computer Hardware
Category: Data Security
Category: Security Management
Category: Business Process Management
Category: Business Technologies
Category: Business Software
Category: Operating Systems
Category: Information Systems
Category: Enterprise Resource Planning
Category: Systems Analysis
Category: Management Information Systems
What you'll learn
Detail the value that cloud systems offer to businesses.
Justify use of the cloud for business problem solving and digital transformation.
Align business objectives with appropriate cloud deployment types to benefit an organization.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Digital Transformation
Category: Data Centers
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Virtualization
Category: Cloud Services
Category: Cloud Computing Architecture
Category: Business Transformation
Category: Technology Strategies
Category: Private Cloud
Category: Scalability
Category: Public Cloud
Category: Virtual Machines
Category: Cloud Infrastructure
Category: Cloud Solutions
Category: Amazon Web Services
Category: Business Technologies
Category: Hybrid Cloud Computing
What you'll learn
Analyze the role of design thinking on business transformation.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Design Thinking
Category: Ideation
Category: User Centered Design
Category: Information Systems
Category: Brainstorming
Category: User Feedback
Category: Business Transformation
Category: User Research
Category: Cloud Solutions
Category: Customer Insights
Category: Product Testing
Category: Business Solutions
Category: Product Design
Category: Digital Transformation
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Frequently asked questions
The Introduction to Information Systems for Business Specialization consists of three 4-week courses. The time to completion will vary based on your schedule.
Yes, it is recommended to take each course in the order presented in the Introduction to Information Systems for Business Specialization.
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
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