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Short Learning Programme / Information Management Fundamentals
Short Learning Programme

Information Management Fundamentals

Instructor
Teacher

Joel Arthur

Last updated

24 Jul, 2025

About Course

Description:

The purpose of this short learning programme is to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to identify the different phases in the information life cycle, distinguish between the different types of information sources, and be familiar with information legislation and management principles. A student is equipped with the necessary competencies and skills to apply technology associated with the Internet, World Wide Web (WWW) and search engines for basic information management purposes.

Admission Requirements:

  • National Senior Certification (NSC) - NQF level 4;
    OR
  • Senior Certificate (SC) (before 2009) – level 4.

Course Curriculum

The following topics will be covered:
• The information life cycle.
• Different types of information sources.
• The Internet and WWW as information infrastructure and its tools.
• Information sharing strategy.
• Information legislation.
• Research skills on information management-related topics.

Learning Outcome(s):
At the end of this course, students should be able to:
• describe information management and identify the elements of the information life cycle;
• classify the different types of information sources;
• demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of the role of the Internet and www tools in accessing information and evaluating content found on the www;
• demonstrate an awareness of information legislation; and
• apply research skills to fundamental information management issues.

Your Instructors

Joel Arthur

Joel Arthur

Instructor

Course Dates

  • Enrollment Opens: Monday, 03 Feb 2025
  • Enrollment Closes: Friday, 31 Oct 2025
  • Course Starts: Saturday, 01 Mar 2025
  • Course Ends: Tuesday, 11 Nov 2025

Extra fees and levies for whole programmes

A registration fee and non-refundable ICT levy are charged when you register for a programme that carries 60 credits or more, or is 600 hours or more in duration.

For 2025, these charges amount to R1 150.

*Note that specific programmes are exempt from these charges; this will be indicated in the registration process.

Information Management Fundamentals
R 9550*
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This course includes:
Duration 8 weeks
Focus Area Digital revolution
Accredited No
NQF Level n/a
Mode of Delivery Self-paced
Skill Level Intermediate
Start Date 3/1/2025