Technology in Business

Stonebridge Associated Colleges

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In Bude

£ 259 + VAT

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  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Bude

Technology in Business Course This programme is designed for people seeking to understand and apply the Information Technology a businesses. The course is particularly suited to staff and managers who wish to consider the best use of IT, specify equipment and software, and implement good-housekeeping measures. At the end of the course you will be able to: Define what business tasks a personal computer can perform Describe the benefits of a variety of computer applications Draw up a specification for hardware, software and peripherals Compose a business case for the use of IT in business Understand the importance of data security Draw up a housekeeping schedule for managing data and files Evaluate the benefits of using spreadsheets and accounting packages Determine a reporting structure for computerised accounts

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Location

Start date

Bude (Cornwall)
Stonebridge House, Ocean View Road, EX23 8ST

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Technology

Course programme

Syllabus

Module A: Using Information Technology

What does a Personal Computer do?

Deciding what a computer can do for your business

Common tasks performed by business software

  • Word-processing
  • Databases
  • Spreadsheets
  • Internet
  • Electronic Mail
  • Task and schedule Monitoring
  • Graphics

Specifying and choosing a PC

Choosing peripherals

  • Printers
  • Scanners
  • Digital cameras
  • Modems

Choosing software

The business case for a PC

Data security and housekeeping

Module B: Employing People

Benefits of computerised accounts

Getting started

How good are your accounts?

More about accounting

Using spreadsheets

Accounting packages

Problems and pitfalls

Housekeeping & hygiene

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 240 hrs.

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