This course introduces students to a range of tools, techniques and technologies used for acquiring data and processing it into meaningful information that can be used to support business functions and processes. Students will examine how data and information support business processes, the mechanisms to source and utilise data and turn it in to usable, and valuable, information output. Students will explore real-world business problems, the emergence of data science and how the application of data science can be used to support business processes. Finally, students will demonstrate practical application of data science techniques to support real-world business problems.

On successful completion of this course, students will appreciate the importance and value of data and information in terms of optimising decision making and performance. By exploring the tools, techniques and systems that support business processes, students will be aware of the role and contribution of these technologies and methodologies, and their importance to organisations. As a result, students will develop skills such as communication literacy, critical thinking, analysis, reasoning and interpretation, which are crucial for gaining employment and developing academic competence.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course a student will be able to:

Discuss the use of data and information to support business processes and the value they have for an identified organisation.
Discuss the implications of the use of data and information to support business processes in a real-world scenario.
Explore the tools and technologies associated with data science and how it supports business processes.
Demonstrate the use of data science techniques to make recommendations to support real-world business problems.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal prerequisites or qualifications required to enroll. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

As the course is conducted entirely in English, we recommend that learners have a good grasp of the English language, both written and spoken, to gain maximum benefit.
Since this is an online course, you’ll need a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access. Familiarity with basic computer skills would be advantageous.
While you can learn at your own pace, dedicating consistent time to the course will help you understand and retain the material better.

Registration Process

Registration process:

Based on course settings, students might be requested to fill in an application and provide us with correct information about themselves before being able to proceed with the course (the application is online).
We will contact you by email if we need more details after submitting your application.
After approval, you can proceed with payment and start the course.

Materials and Delivery

Materials are organized under different lessons. The lessons consist of self-study contents including reading-texts, practical activity, assignment and quizzes in which students can engage and learn.

The course has supervisors and instructors; they are available online to support students by answering their questions or explain different topics to them. This will be managed under discussion section, forums, direct contact or by online meetings.

When student successfully completes all lessons, quizzes and pass assignment, he/she will be offered a certificate.

Fee and Discount

The course is available as an individual or under Pearson Qualifications (HNC/HND) in Computing. The price will be updated based on the selected option. The individual course fee is higher because awarding body has additional fees for individual enrollment. At the same time, a discount will be automatically added when you order HNC/HND in Computing or if you’re already enrolled under these qualifications.

Courses awarded under Next Gates have no discount, and the fee is already reduced.

* Note that prices don’t include VAT. Additional fee might be applied at checkout.

Course Curriculum

Section One
Section Two
Section Three
Section Four
Section Five
Final Assignments

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Resources

Business Process Support

Supervisors

Anas M.

Imran B.