Howard University
Introduction to Information Systems for Business Specialization
Howard University

Introduction to Information Systems for Business Specialization

Carlos Buskey
Alton Henley

Instructors: Carlos Buskey

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
4.7

(25 reviews)

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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

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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

E-Commerce, Business-To-Consumer, Networking Hardware, Operating Systems, Security Management, Systems Analysis, Disaster Recovery, Business Ethics, Customer Relationship Management, Business Systems, Data Security, Computer Hardware, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Technologies, Information Technology, Business Process Management, Data Warehousing, and Business Software
Cloud Transformation

Cloud Transformation

Course 211 hours

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

Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Cloud Security, Digital Transformation, Data Centers, Cloud Solutions, Technology Strategies, Private Cloud, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Scalability, Virtual Machines, Public Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Business Transformation, Business Technologies, and Cloud Computing Architecture

What you'll learn

  • Analyze the role of design thinking on business transformation.

Skills you'll gain

Design Thinking, Information Systems, Ideation, User Centered Design, User Research, Business Solutions, Product Design, Product Testing, Cloud Solutions, and Business Transformation

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Carlos Buskey
Howard University
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