Introduction To Information Systems

What you need to build in-demand career skills

What you'll learn
Understand what information system is.
Distinguish between Information Systems and Information Technology
Identify The main components of information systems.
Identify Types of Information Systems.
Understand the system Development Lie Cycle (SDLC).
Using Information Systems for Competitive Advantage
Requirements
No prerequisites.
Description
This course is designed as an introductory course meant for those with little or no experience with computers or information systems. It provides you with the basic knowledge of the different elements of information systems: the building blocks that can be combined in a variety of different ways to suit particular business needs, and to build on this knowledge further.Businesses, organizations and individuals across a spectrum of fields rely on technology to carry out their day-to-day tasks. With increasing demand for the use of technology in businesses, there is a growing need for individuals who can make the best use of Information technology. The ability to understand the various business processes and create a link between the users or customers and the technology is the primary role of the Information Systems Specialist. Every businessperson should understand what an information system is and how it can be used to bring a competitive advantage. The advances in technology not only call for people who can work with Information Technology, but also those individuals who have a sound understanding of how organizations make use of technology to function effectively and efficiently.In this course you will:1. Understand what information system is.2. Understand the differences between information systems and information technology3. Identify The main components of information systems.4. Identify Types of Information Systems.5. Learn about using Information Systems for Competitive Advantage.6. Understand the system Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introducing Information Systems

Lecture 2 Distinguish between Information Systems and Information Technology

Lecture 3 Why do organizations introduce a new Information System?

Lecture 4 Data vs. Information.

Lecture 5 Information Processing Cycle

Section 2: The main components of information systems.

Lecture 6 6.1. Main Components of an Information system

Lecture 7 6.2. Internal Hardware

Lecture 8 6.3.1. Input Devices- Manual Input

Lecture 9 6.3.2. Input Devices- Direct Input

Lecture 10 6.3.3 Input Devices- Sensors

Lecture 11 6.4.1 Output Devices

Lecture 12 6.4.2 Output Devices- Printers and Plotters

Lecture 13 6.4.3 Control Systems

Lecture 14 6.5.1 Storage

Lecture 15 6.5.2 Magnetic Media

Lecture 16 6.5.3 Optical Media

Lecture 17 6.5.4 Solid State Media

Lecture 18 6.5.5 Backups

Lecture 19 6.6 Types of Computer Systems

Lecture 20 6.7 Software Explained

Lecture 21 6.8 Database

Section 3: Types of Information Systems

Lecture 22 Organizational -level systems

Lecture 23 Functional Systems

Section 4: Using Information Systems for Competitive Advantage.

Lecture 24 Using Information Systems for Competitive Advantage

Section 5: The system Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology.

Lecture 25 System Planning

Lecture 26 System Analysis

Lecture 27 System Design

Lecture 28 System Validation Techniques

Lecture 29 System Development

Lecture 30 System Implementation

Lecture 31 System Documentation

Lecture 32 System Evaluation and Maintenance

Systems analyst, Business analyst, Project manager, Information officer, Database administrator, Applications Developer,Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, this course is ideal way to gain a qualification in Information Systems through home study.