The Alison course Diploma in Information Technology Management is a free online course that explains why managers must understand how Information Technology plays a fundamental role in both the structure and control of the modern business. A successful manager must have an excellent grasp of the functionality, capabilities and effects of the technology that he or she must implement and manage.
The course is ideal for those who would like to learn about the central role of Information Technology in today’s workplace and for management professionals who wish to gain an in-depth understanding of the management of Information Technology in the modern corporation.
This free online course presents an array of the core concepts of Information Technology management: corporate frameworks, software, databases, information systems, communications and management of personnel in relation to technology from the point of view of the business manager.
Andy Madigan, Head of Technology at Alison said, “Information technology drives innovation, and innovation is the path to business success. The Alison Diploma in Information Technology will be of great value to anyone interested in seeing how I.T. plays an instrumental role in the modern workplace.”
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About Alison
Alison is one of the world’s largest free online learning platforms for workplace skills. Widely recognised as the world’s first MOOC, Alison is a for-profit social enterprise with a goal to drive the cost of all education and skills training to zero. Headquartered in Galway, Ireland, Alison was founded by CEO Mike Feerick, social entrepreneur, Ashoka fellow (2010). Awards include UNESCO (2011), the World Innovation Summit for Education Award (2013-Qatar Foundation). Alison provides over 800 free courses on a broad range of subjects including project management, IT skills, learning languages and business management skills. Alison’s free learning ecology includes free learning, certification, learning management systems and publishing. Alison’s ambition is to register over 100 million learners by 2020. Alison continues to lead the free learning movement it first pioneered, revolutionising how people learn across the world.
