Information Management Course 6 Lessons only £260.00
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Organisations collect and store data of many kinds - about finance, sales, personnel, etc. They also source new data that appears to be needed for supporting decisions in, for example, the development and marketing of a new product.
Sourcing, analysing and using data in order to generate the information needed by decision makers is a complex task. But it is one where managers would be ill advised simply to rely on specialist advice. Basic statistical approaches, ideas and interpretation need to be understood so that you can use and assess what you read in reports and presentations and be in a position to identify and commission what you require for decision making.
- Course Syllabus
- Qualifications
- Fees
- Professional Membership
- Support
- Student Community
- Study Options
- Benefits
- Related Courses
- Further Info
Syllabus
Unit 0 : Managing Information and Collecting Data
Objectives
Introduction
Section 0.1: Management Data, Information and Decision Making
- Managing information and data
- What are data and information?
- A data-collecting situation
Section 0.2: Collecting Data
- Primary and secondary sources
- Secondary sources
- Collecting primary data
- Samples and populations
- Sampling methods
Section 0.3: Questionnaire Design and Use
- Planning, evaluating and using questionnaires
Section 0.4: Displaying Data to Create Information
- Displaying qualitative data
- Displaying quantitative data
Summary
Further Reading
Unit 1 : Describing Data and Designing Information
Objectives
Introduction
Section 1.1: Describing Data
- Kinds of data
- Kinds of description for quantitative data
- Tools for analysing or presenting data
Section 1.2: Describing Numeric Data
- Describing raw data
- Descriptive statistics for numeric data
Section 1.3: Analysing Data from Rapid Ltd Branches
- Constructing a frequency table
- Constructing a frequency distribution chart
- Describing the shape of the distribution
- Parametric statistics: mean and standard deviation
- Robust statistics: quartiles, median and quartile range
- Simple statistics: mode and range
Section 1.4: Only Grouped Data are Available
- Quality standards at Rapid Ltd
- Parametric statistics: group mean and standard deviation
- Robust statistics: grouped quartiles, median and quartile range
- Simple statistics: grouped mode and range
Section 1.5: Selecting and Using Descriptive Techniques for Optimum Information Design
- What a statistical package can produce
- Designing the information for a report or presentation
Summary
Unit 2 : Estimation and Confidence Intervals
Objectives
Introduction
Section 2.1: Population, Sample and Distribution
- Population and sample: an inferential gap
- What is a distribution?
- The normal distribution
- The binomial distribution: a comparison
Section 2.2: Sampling Distributions
- Sampling distribution of a mean
- Finding the standard error
Section 2.3: Confidence Intervals
- Confidence interval for a mean
- Confidence interval for a percentage
Summary
Further Reading
Unit 3 : Making Judgements about Data
Objectives
Introduction
Section 3.1: Hypothesis Testing
- Making judgements
Section 3.2: Doing a Hypothesis Test
- 1-way chi-square test
Section 3.3: Examining a Relationship
- 2-way chi-square test
Summary
Further Reading
Unit 4 : Forecasting and Time series
Objectives
Introduction
Section 4.1: Forecasting
- Introduction to forecasting
Section 4.2: Handling Time Series
- Using index numbers in published sources
Summary
Further Reading
Unit 5 : Forecasting using Linear Regression
Objectives
Introduction
Section 5.1: Making and Using a Forecasting Model
- The linear regression model
- Is there really a relationship between price and demand?
- How strong is the price/demand relationship?
- Is the model satisfactory?
- Developing a better model
- Forecasting from the model
- Making sense of software output
Summary
Further Reading
Sample Course Materials
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Qualifications
On completion of your course, you will receive two qualifications:
Qualification 1: Information Management Diploma
Information Management Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, entitling you to use the letters SAC Dip after your name.
Qualification 2: Level 4 Information Management Award
At the end of this course successful learners will also receive a level 4 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (in which case GCSE's are at levels 1 and 2 and A Levels are at level 3).
This award has been designed by Stonebridge Associated Colleges to meet specific learners' or employers' requirements. Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.
What is NCFE
NCFE is the UK's longest established awarding body, recognised as a highly professional and responsive organisation, committed to maintaining excellent customer service and a friendly approach.
NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.
Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that the college has been inspected and approved by an independent and experienced education professional and is quality audited biannually by NCFE. The centre delivering the programmes has been licensed by NCFE on the basis of its own quality systems. At the end of an accredited course, successful learners will also receive an NCFE Award certificate of achievement.
For more information on this award, click here
Requirements for Entry
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.
Fees
| Cash Price | Deposit | Installments | No of Payments |
| £260.00 | £85.00 | £25.00 | 7 |
At the end of the course you will receive an award issued by Stonebridge Associated College, and also gain full awarding body accreditation for the course.
Professional Membership
On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):
On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.
Tutor Support
With this course you will have unlimited access to your own personal tutor who specialises in their field of study. It is your personal tutor's role to ensure that you receive constructive feedback and to deal with any queries you may have. You are more than welcome to telephone, fax or email your personal tutor.
You will also have access to a dedicated and friendly team of administrators and course advisors who offer sound and professional guidance and advice when you need it. This ensures that you will never feel neglected and that you will always succeed!
Assessment Method
After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.
Student Community
We understand that studying from home may be a new experience for you. You could even be excused for feeling a little dauntedsince you will not be studying in a traditional "classroom environment". To help our students overcome these concernswe have developed the Student Zone. The Student Zone encourages a high level ofinteraction with your tutor and other like-minded students.
All of our students receive access to the Student Zone,within this area you can:
- Access the student forum which allows you to share ideas and chat with other students.
- View your tutor's feedback on your marked assignments.
- View optional reading lists for your course (where available).
- Access free online games, for when you need a break from studying.
- View the study guide with plenty of useful hints and tips on how to get the most out of your course.
- Access free courses such as: Improving Learning Skills, Job Interview Skills, The Effective Learner, Goal Setting and Time Management, Ten Tips to Complete a Good Test Paper.
- Find details on our generous Referral Programme.
Study Options
In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:
- 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
- 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.
When you study through ElearnUK you can quickly access your course material online and submit all of your question papers to your tutor online, using your unique student account. You have access to all of your course material immediately, and when you submit question papers, your tutor sends you an email containing your results and feedback.
Elearn Prices
Please note that payment by installments is not available when studying via Elearn.
| Cash Price | Deposit | Installments | No of Payments |
| £240.00 | x | x | x |
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: 108 hrs.
Benefits
What's Included
- All study materials
- Study Guide
- Full Tutor and Admin support
- The course fee includes the awarding body registration and certification fee (valued at up to £30.00).
Additional Benefits
This section is designed to help you with your study. It will help you to work more efficiently, manage your study time, improve your presentation of work, increase your ability to remember facts and concepts, and get the most out of your chosen course.
Studying is more than gathering information and reproducing it in assessment tasks such as essays and examinations. Studying involves knowing how to approach a problem, analysing the problem, identifying what you already know, deciding how to gather more information, and much more. This section will help you gain and improve your skills in studying.
Course outline
Studying is an active process. Open learning materials enable adult learners to take responsibility for their own learning. This course has been prepared as an open learning resource for people who wish to undertake a learning programme that involves them preparing for a period of studying. It is designed either to form part of any course of study or may be used as a freestanding guide by students.
You can use this course, as an active learner, to identify:
- what you know already
- what you need to know
- what interests you
- how to use your knowledge to enhance your critical awareness.
This course will enable you to improve your study skills and it is designed for students, practitioners and other people involved in learning and/or being assessed.
Syllabus
- Introduction and Objectives
- Learning to Learn
- Setting Aside Time for Study
- Concentration
- Effective Reading
- Effective Note-taking
- Preparing to Write
- Planning and Writing the Assignment
- Assessment
- Basic Research
- Introduction to Computers
- Spreadsheets and Excel
- Using Databases and Access
- Word Processing with MS Word
Cost of course: FREE to Elearnuk students
Cost to non-Elearnuk students: £125.00
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This section will consider the importance of study skills and how we can identify and enhance our current skill set. We will then take a closer look at different learning styles and how knowledge of our own preferences in this area can make our learning more effective. Finally we will look at some basic time management techniques to enable you to plan and organise your studies and stay motivated.
Our friendly tutors are ready to help with any queries you may have. You need never feel stranded or cut off from help!
A collection of games to sharpen your concentration or just take time out from studying.
A collection of reference materials, links to e-journals, and reading lists compiled by our tutors
Looking for a second opinion? The forum is the place for students to share their thoughts and information with each other.
Regularly updated links to the latest news items!
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Further Information
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