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.

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COURSE FEATURES

Study time: 50 hours
Gain Industry Skills
12 months course access
Includes exam
Job and Career Support
Tutor support
Learn Online - Study at home or work
Aligned to SFIAPlus
IT Industry Framework
Globally Recognised BCS Certificate
Free 1 year BCS Membership*
*new BCS members.

This course includes 'Pass Assist', a unique package of support to equip learners with knowledge and confidence to pass your BCS exam, including:

Digital access to BCS Digital Book in Data Quality
Practice exam papers
A series of videos to get the best out of the course, make a learning plan and preparing for the exam
Tutor support - use the discussion forum, email or What’s App to ask questions.

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

1. Types of Data and the Data Lifecycle:

Describe the differences between data, information, and knowledge.
Understand and describe how to classify different types of data.
Explain each of the stages of the Data Lifecycle.

2. Structured and Unstructured Data:

Understand and describe the differences between Structured, Semi-structured and Unstructured
data.
Describe common sources of Structured data.
Explain that Unstructured data can take various formats, listing examples.
Explain how both Structured and Unstructured data can provide greater insight to enable business
decision making.

3. Data Architecture:

Explain what Data Architecture is and its purpose.
Describe why a business needs to map its data to its infrastructure, applications, and business
functions.
List and describe common data structures and how they are used to manage information.
State the functions of Data Architecture.

4. Data Analysis:

Explain the role of Data Analysis in delivering insight to a business.
State the functions of Data Analysis.

5. Data quality and compliance:

Understand the importance and necessity of good quality data in respect to:
- Legal and regulatory compliance.
- Commercial and intellectual property.
- Confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Identify the common sources of data errors and how to avoid and/or resolve them
Explain how minor data errors can create major issues.
Understand the benefit of having clearly defined data quality processes to the value of Data
Analysis.
Describe the data protection and privacy issues associated with data management.
Recall and describe the key principles of the General Data Protection Regulation.
Explain the need to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation.

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Meet Our Instructor

Darren is the Company Director of Duco Digital Training and a BCS Accredited Trainer in Artificial Intelligence. He has over 30 years of experience in international marketing, computing projects, training students for organisations and governments in AI, marketing and sales in Europe, SE Asia and the Middle East and is currently researching and studying a PhD in AI Ethics.

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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.

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.

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