Understanding Data in Your Organisation - BCS Foundation Award
Award Winning, Online, Self-Study
Course overview
Thinking about learning more understanding the role of data within an organisation? As data becomes an important currency in the world and an enabler for the future, it is imperative that all organisations have a firm understanding of the data available to them and the power it can hold.
The BCS Foundation Award in Understanding Data in your Organisation teaches the the terminology, principles, concepts and approaches used within data management, and the overall value of data to an organisation.
You will learn the different types of data, the data lifecycle, the differences between structured and unstructured data, the principles of data architecture and the importance of data quality, compliance and security. It also provides an introduction to the role of data analysis, and will act as a good starting point for those wishing to develop their knowledge and understanding of the principles of data to consider its use within AI and Machine Learning.
Online, self-study, global access to study in any country
Course features
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Study time: 50 hours
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Gain Industry Skills
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12 months course access
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Includes exam
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Job and Career Support
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Tutor support
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Learn Online - Study at home or work
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Aligned to SFIAPlus
IT Industry Framework -
Globally Recognised BCS Certificate with letters AMBCS after your name
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Free 1 year BCS Membership
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0% Interest Free Payments
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Including BCS Book
Exam & Certification Included
Gain the skills you need to become a real professional, boost your confidence, and master the field.
Understanding Data in Your Organisation - BCS Foundation Award
The BCS Foundation Award in Understanding Data in Your Organisation is a globally recognised professional qualification which will help develop your knowledge and understanding in these specific subjects:
Course Subjects You Learn
Study Easily Online with Duco Digital
• Work through online course content which is easy to follow, understand and in a logical format
• Login to continue your course and monitor your progression easily at-a-glance
• Book your online exam to take at home or in an office, no need to visit a test centre
• Multiple choice exam
• Test paper included with practice questions
• Tutor support available 9 am - 5 pm weekdays GMT
• Start today!
Who is BCS?
Recognised globally by corporations, academics and IT professionals, BCS is the British Computer Society, more commonly known as the Chartered Institute for IT.
They have over 60,000 members in 150 countries, and a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers all committed to their mission of leading the IT industry through its ethical challenges, to support the people who work in the industry, and to make IT good for society.
They have over 60,000 members in 150 countries, and a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers all committed to their mission of leading the IT industry through its ethical challenges, to support the people who work in the industry, and to make IT good for society.
With the Artificial Intelligence sector set to be worth over $15tn by 2030, this is a great time to learn about AI!
EMPLOYERS NEED AI SKILLS
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Only 21% of the workforce is confident in their data literacy skills
Why should I take this course?
This professional certification in Understanding Data in Your Organisation will help develop your career.
Increasing Volume of Data: According to a report by IDC, the global data sphere is expected to grow to 175 zettabytes by 2025, a nearly fivefold increase from 2018.
This massive increase in data underscores the need for employees in all roles to have a basic understanding of how to interpret and use data effectively. Data literacy training can help employees make sense of this information and use it to inform their decision-making.
Increasing Volume of Data: According to a report by IDC, the global data sphere is expected to grow to 175 zettabytes by 2025, a nearly fivefold increase from 2018.
This massive increase in data underscores the need for employees in all roles to have a basic understanding of how to interpret and use data effectively. Data literacy training can help employees make sense of this information and use it to inform their decision-making.
Who is this course for?
This course will help your career if you are:
Specifically, the following roles could benefit from this course (as well as good examples of career opportunities):
• An individual looking to up-skill
• Pursuing further education in IT or computing at University level
• Thinking of changing career
• Individuals interested in furthering their understanding of the role of data within an organisation.
Candidates may be working in a data role or in other areas of business where data is starting to become more prevalent in their day-to-day activities, for example, marketing, accounts, or customer service.
Candidates may be working in a data role or in other areas of business where data is starting to become more prevalent in their day-to-day activities, for example, marketing, accounts, or customer service.
Specifically, the following roles could benefit from this course (as well as good examples of career opportunities):
- Engineers
- Scientists
- Professional Research Managers
- Chief Technical Officers
- Chief Information Officers
- Organisational Change Practitioners and Managers
- Business Change Practitioners and Managers
- Service Architects and Managers
- Program and Planning Managers
- Service Provider Portfolio Strategists / Leads
- Process Architects and Managers
- Business Strategists and Consultants
- Web Page Developers.
Course Requirements
- None - no experience or qualifications are needed.
- An internet connection with a mobile/tablet or laptop is required.
Career Path
Globally, Artificial Intelligence solutions will be worth more than £30bn by 2024 - boosting productivity up to 30% with up to 25% savings & generate up to $15.7 trillion to the global economy in 2030.
Sectors using Artificial Intelligence:
• Health
• Robotics
• Engineering & Manufacturing
• Finance
• Marketing
• Transport
• Automotive
• Advertising
• Retail
• Researchers
• Cyber Security
• IT
• Education...
What Happens After I Enrol?
- Click on the enrolment email to gain access
- Access BCS digital book with code on email sent to you in around 5 working days
- Complete your study
- Book your BCS exam using the link in the BCS email sent to you 14 days after enrolment
- Take your exam
- Download your BCS certificate from your BCS exam account when you pass
- Access your free* 1-year BCS Associate membership from the link in your BCS exam account
- Create BCS professional profile, access further learning, build networks and access career tool with BCS membership
*New BCS members only
Don't just take our word for it
Meet our instructor
Darren Winter
CEO & Founder
Future Proof Your Career