IT Fundamentals for Business Professionals: Enterprise Systems

About

This course is one of the 5 courses of an introductory business information systems series, designed to introduce you to the amazing world of Information Technology.

The series of courses is designed so that a professional in a field outside the information technologies (financial, administrative or managerial) acquires the basic knowledge in Information Technology to be able to interact more profitably with the computer and telecommunications specialists of your company or other corporations with which you are related, being able to specify requirements, evaluate workloads and monitor results in a much more effective way.

The syllabus of the series is based on the CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications exam.

In this course, you will learn the basic concepts of information systems and their application.

By completing the series of 5 courses, you will be prepared to interact effectively with specialists in the Information Technology sector (and pass the CLEP ISCA exam if you wish

What you will learn

In this course you'll learn:

• Fundamentals of office packages (word processor, spreadsheet, presentations and database manager)
• The basic technical aspects of e-mail and conference systems.
• Operating System fundamentals
• Operation of web browsers and Internet technologies
• Basic description of various business applications (Business Intelligence, ERP, CRM, GIS, SCM, DMS, EDI ....)

Skills you learn

• Information Technology
• Telecommunications
• Information Systems
• Enterprise Application Software

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Unlock the potential of Information Technology with "IT Fundamentals for Business Professionals: Enterprise Systems" offered by edX. This foundational course is part of a comprehensive five-course series aimed at equipping business professionals from non-IT backgrounds—such as finance, administration, or management—with essential IT knowledge. Designed to enhance your ability to collaborate effectively with IT and telecommunications experts, the course covers the basic concepts of information systems and their practical applications. Whether you aim to specify technical requirements, assess workloads, or monitor outcomes more efficiently, this course prepares you to bridge the gap between business and technology. Spanning 12 weeks, this engaging course aligns with the syllabus of the CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications exam, giving you the added advantage of being prepared for this certification if you choose to pursue it. Accessible through a Starter subscription, this course is ideal for business professionals seeking a strong foundation in IT to boost their career and contribute more significantly to their organizations. Join now and take the first step towards mastering the fundamentals of enterprise systems in the modern business landscape.