Business Fundamentals: Cyber Security for Non-Cyber Professionals

In an increasingly digital world, understanding cyber security is crucial for all professionals.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of cyber risks and practical measures to protect organisational assets, even for those without a technical background

Your learning journey will explore: 

• Cyber security awareness: Enhance your awareness and understanding of cyber security issues. 

• Cyber frameworks for decision-making: Understand the benefits of applying a framework to manage information security. Become familiar with the structure of two commonly used cyber security frameworks: ISO2700x and NIST CSF. 

• Cyber risk assessments: Apply processes described in AS27005 for information security risk management. 

• Cyber maturity roadmap: Outline a process to assess the current state and desired state of cyber security maturity in an organisation. 

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Business Fundamentals: Critical Thinking and Reasoning

This course enables you to construct, analyse, and evaluate arguments with precision. You will also develop practical techniques and skills to evaluate reasoning and arguments from any range of disciplines.

Your learning journey will explore: 

• Thinking about our thinking: Explore what critical thinkers do, self-evaluate your thinking practice and practice metacognition.  

• Analysing and evaluating arguments: Learn how to critically assess the logic of arguments and explore evaluation tools.  

• Thinking creatively: Explore creative thinking and the idea of divergent and convergent approaches to problem solving. Explore tools for idea generation.

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Business Fundamentals: Culturally Diverse Thinking and Perspectives

This online course investigates the complexity of culture and our engagement with other cultures. It explores the relationship between media and culture, critically analysing media representations that inform our ideas about particular topics, other cultures and people. It will briefly look at intercultural communicative competence in the world today.

Your learning journey will explore: 

• Cultural awareness: Develop a deeper understanding of cultural diversity and its implications. Learn frameworks such as the Hofstede framework to describe cultures.

• Media and culture: Analyse the relationship between media and cultural representation and how culture influences us. 

• Cultural competence: Explore the concept of CQ or cultural intelligence. 

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Business Fundamentals: Information Technology: Artificial Intelligence

By joining this course, you are not only investing in your education but also in your future. Equip yourself with the tools to understand, engage with, and responsibly apply AI in your professional and personal life. Embrace the future of technology with confidence and curiosity.

Your learning journey will explore: 

• AI origins and evolution:  Discover the fascinating journey of artificial intelligence from its inception to its current state, and understand the pivotal moments that have shaped its development.

• AI concepts and terminology: Gain a comprehensive understanding of key AI concepts and terminology, equipping you with the language and knowledge to navigate the AI landscape confidently. 

• AI issues, concerns and considerations: Explore the critical ethical, social, and practical issues surrounding AI, and learn how to address these challenges responsibly in your professional and personal life.

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Business Fundamentals: Reflective and Resilient Thinking

By joining this course, you will gain the skills and knowledge to enhance your reflective practice, build resilience, and improve your professional effectiveness. Equip yourself with the tools to thrive in your career and personal life by embracing reflective and resilient thinking.

Your learning journey will explore: 

• The what and why of reflective practice: Understand what reflective practice is and why it is important for personal growth and to be more effective in professional work.

• Becoming a reflective practitioner: Learn the techniques and strategies to develop the habit of reflective thinking in your daily activities.

• Application of reflective practice: Explore how to apply reflective practice through self-awareness, building resilience, developing ethical behaviours and connecting in teams.  

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Business Fundamentals: Understanding Organisational Behaviour

Gain the in-demand skills to understand and navigate the complexities of human behaviour in the workplace. This course empowers you to analyse organisational dynamics, enhance team collaboration, and foster a positive and productive work environment. Learn to leverage the latest research in organisational behaviour to improve communication, resolve conflict, and inspire peak performance. Become the effective leader who understands the human element and drives organisational success.

Your learning journey will explore: 

• Principles of OB: Understand the fundamental principles and theories of Organisational Behaviour. 

• Individual and group behaviour: Explore how individual and group behaviour impacts organisational performance. 

• Organisational contexts: Analyse the influence of organisational contexts on behaviour and effectiveness.

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Business Fundamentals: Introduction to Business Administration

Gain a solid foundation in business administration with this course. Covering key areas such as accounting, finance, human resources, law, and marketing, this course prepares you for more complex tasks in business administration.

Your learning journey will explore: 

• Basics of business administration: Understand the fundamental principles of business administration and governance. 

• Human resources: Learn about recruitment and selection, managing people and remuneration and rewards. Explore human Resource management systems.

• Marketing: Understand the marketing brand and explore campaign management. 

• Law, accounting and finance: Understand the different company types and the role of the legal department. Learn about income statements, balance sheets and cashflow statements. 

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Business Fundamentals: Psychology of Decision-Making

Sharpen your decision-making skills and unlock your potential to lead with confidence. This course delves into the psychology behind our choices, revealing the hidden biases and systematic weaknesses that can hinder effective decision-making. Gain the in-demand skills to analyse information critically, evaluate options objectively, and make informed choices that drive positive outcomes for yourself and your organisation. Become the decisive leader who navigates complexity and seizes opportunities in today's fast-paced business environment.

Your learning journey will explore: 

• Decision-making processes: Understand the cognitive processes involved in making decisions. 

• Cognitive biases: Identify and mitigate common cognitive biases that affect decision-making. 

• Heuristics and judgment: Learn about heuristics and their impact on judgment and decision-making.

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Business Fundamentals: Communities of Practice

Develop an understanding of how to build and sustain Communities of Practice (CoPs) to improve performance through social, community-based learning. This course explores the essential ingredients for developing strong engagement and knowledge exchange within modern organisations.

Your learning journey will explore: 

• Understanding COPs: Understand The drivers and rationale for COPs.

• Building and sustaining COPs: Learn the key considerations for creating and maintaining effective Communities of Practice. 

• Measuring success: Examine how to measure the determinants of community success.

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