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Understanding Data in Your Organisation - BCS Foundation Award
Understanding Data in Your Organisation
BCS Foundation Award
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Course Information
Rationale
The BCS Foundation Award in Understanding Data in your Organisation is designed for those wishing
to gain an understanding of the terminology, principles, concepts and approaches used within data
management, and the overall value of data to 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. This
award takes a look at different types of data, the data lifecycle, the principles of data architecture and the
importance of data quality 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.
Aims
Upon completion of the award, candidates will be able to demonstrate:
An understanding of the different types of Data
An understanding of The Data Lifecycle
An understanding of the differences between Structured and Unstructured Data
An basic understanding of the Data Architecture
An understanding of the role of Data Analysis
An understanding of the importance of Data Quality and Compliance
Meet the instructor
Patrick Jones
Patrick Jones is a content marketing professional since 2002. He has a Masters Degree in Digital Marketing and a Bachelors in Education and has been teaching marketing strategies for over 15 years in Chicago. Patrick enjoys teaching all levels and all ages. He looks forward to sharing his love of building meaningful and effective content with all students to develop their marketing abilities.
Patrick Jones - Course author
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