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A Manager's Guide to Information Technology (DMI01)
Description
A Manager's Guide to Information Technology course is designed to help managers develop a solid understanding of the basic concepts and technologies that they will encounter in the information technology field. Learners in this course will expand their knowledge of IT through games, videos, interactive exercises, quizzes, and other engaging content. Topics of major concern to managers are discussed throughout the course and include big data, cloud implementations, and mobile computing. Learners will combine these with business concepts in order to better inform business decisions. Examples of real-world cases involving IT security and other relevant topics are also incorporated to further expand a learner's knowledge of IT. In addition, certifications and careers in IT are introduced with explanations of each in this crucially important field.
Estimated length: 10 hrs
Access Time: 180 days
1 CEUs
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Refund Policy
You may request a refund up to 5 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed. Completion percentage can be viewed on the Course Progress page from within the course.
Timetable
| Dates | Times | Days | Cost | Instructor | Enrollment | Campus | Room |
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| May 1 | 10.00 Hours | Varies | $299.00 | Self Paced | Available | Online | Online |
| May 15 | 10.00 Hours | Varies | $299.00 | Self Paced | Available | Online | Online |
File Attachments
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A Manager's Guide to Information Technology Course Guide (145K) Adobe Acrobat Document |
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