This programme is designed for people seeking to understand and apply the Information Technology a businesses. The course is particularly suited to staff and managers who wish to consider the best use of IT, specify equipment and software, and implement good-housekeeping measures.

At the end of the course you will be able to:

• Define what business tasks a personal computer can perform
• Describe the benefits of a variety of computer applications
• Draw up a specification for hardware, software and peripherals
• Compose a business case for the use of IT in business
• Understand the importance of data security
• Draw up a housekeeping schedule for managing data and files
• Evaluate the benefits of using spreadsheets and accounting packages
• Determine a reporting structure for computerised accounts