This course is part of the Introduction to Information Systems for Business Specialization

Carlos Buskey +1 more instructor

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Introduction to Information Systems for Business SpecializationHoward University

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This course focuses on leveraging the cloud for business problem solving and digital transformation. Learners will analyze the impact of cloud computing layers on business outcomes, identify best practices for cloud security, and discuss how cloud products and services support sustainability efforts.

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Course 2 of 3 in the

Introduction to Information Systems for Business Specialization

Intermediate Level

Approx. 11 hours to complete

English

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What you will learn

Detail the value that cloud systems offer to businesses.
Justify use of the cloud for business problem solving and digital transformation.
Align business objectives with appropriate cloud deployment types to benefit an organization.

Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

Earn a Certificate upon completion

100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Course 2 of 3 in the

Introduction to Information Systems for Business Specialization

Intermediate Level

Approx. 11 hours to complete

English

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Instructors

Carlos Buskey

Assistant Professor

Information Systems & Supply Chain Management

722 Learners

3 Courses

Alton Henley

Faculty

Business Administration

722 Learners

3 Courses

Offered by

Howard University

Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 14 schools and colleges. Students pursue more than 140 programs of study leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University operates with a commitment to Excellence in Truth and Service and has produced one Schwarzman Scholar, three Marshall Scholars, four Rhodes Scholars, 12 Truman Scholars, 25 Pickering Fellows and more than 165 Fulbright recipients. Howard also produces more on-campus African American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States. For more information on Howard University, visit www.howard.edu.

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

4 hours to complete

Foundations of the Cloud

4 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 50 min), 1 reading, 4 quizzes

8 videos

Introduction to Information Systems for Business2mIntroduction to Cloud Transformation2mIntroduction to the Instructors3mThe Value of Cloud Offerings for Businesses13mWhat is a Data Center8mHow Do the Different Layers of Cloud Computing Impact Businesses?5mSecuring the Infrastructure of the Cloud4mSecuring Data and Access to Data in the Cloud9m

1 reading

Welcome to Cloud Transformation!30m

4 practice exercises

Lesson 1.1 Practice Quiz30mLesson 1.2 Practice Quiz30mLesson 1.3 Practice Quiz30mModule 1 Graded Quiz30m

Week2

Week 2

2 hours to complete

Cloud Technology

2 hours to complete

3 videos (Total 20 min)

Week3

Week 3

2 hours to complete

Transformation

2 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 16 min)

Week4

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Cloud Deployment

4 hours to complete

4 videos (Total 14 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes

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