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Continuing Education

CCTB781 - IT and IS Essentials

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Course Overview

This course explores the essential functions of Information Technology (IT) and Information Systems (IS) in modern organizations. As digital transformation accelerates, non-technical professionals must be equipped to engage with the systems that drive data governance and AI innovation. Examine how IT infrastructure and enterprise systems support data quality, access, and security. Clarify your understanding of cloud technologies, cybersecurity principles, and enterprise architecture to better contribute to cross-functional conversations. Assess how foundational technologies—like databases, networks, and cloud environments—enable AI tools and integrated analytics. Strengthen your ability to interpret the strategic role of IT and IS in organizational performance. With the skills gained in this course, you will be able to articulate the components and value of IT and IS in support of responsible, scalable, data-driven decision-making.

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AI and Data Governance Certificate


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Delivery Methods

  • Face to Face: Where: In-person meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Face-to-face instruction at all class meetings. Location may be on campus or at a worksite.
  • Blended: Where: Mixture of in-person & online components. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Combination of face-to-face and online components at specific times. Some online components may be accessed online anytime.
  • Hyflex: Where: Choice to attend in-person or online meetings. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. For each class, students choose to attend in-person with the instructor or online at a specific time.
  • Remote Live Delivery: Where: Online with instructor. When: Course is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Instruction is delivered at set times online. Students do not come to campus.
  • Remote On-Demand Delivery: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online. While there are no set class meetings, there may be set due dates and deadlines for some activities. Students may interact with peers through virtual tools.
  • Remote Independent: Where: Online anytime. When: No set class meetings. Coursework is accessed on-demand and online, with no instructor support. While students choose when to do coursework, there may be set due dates and deadlines. 
  • Work Placement: Where: In-person meetings. When: Work is scheduled at a specific time for students to attend. Onsite work integrated learning. Location at a worksite.
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