دورة ILM Understanding Workplace Information Systems 8600-329

Course Objectives

When you have completed this workbook, you will be better able to:
- explain the principles behind any system for storing and retrieving information and the key content that organizations are likely to record
- describe and evaluate the range of data storage media presently available
- organize the systematic and secure storage of data in manual and computer-based systems
- identify the use and application of databases and spreadsheets
- outline the law on data protection.

Assessment Criteria

Understand the need to maintain information systems
1.1 Explain the purpose of record-keeping for the organization
1.2 Identify key information to be recorded to meet organizational and legal requirements
1.3 Identify appropriate systems to store and retrieve information
1.4 Explain the need to control data access
1.5 Identify records which are included under relevant legislation (for example the Data Protection Act of 1998)

Understand the use and application of IT applications in an organization
2.1 Identify different uses or applications of spreadsheets and/or databases in the organization
2.2 Explain the value of electronic communication methods
2.3 Describe the back-up system for IT applications in the organization

International Curriculum

Unit 3.34 - Official ILM Curriculum, Institute of Leadership & Management

Course Outline

SECTION 1     RECOGNISE THE INFORMATION SYSTEM USED IN THE ORGANISATION

1. Information systems

2. Types of information systems

3. Electronic systems

SECTION 2     ENSURING APPROPRIATE SECURITY OF SYSTEMS AND DATA
1. Security and confidentiality