Business Skills for E-Commerce Core Enable Learners

Computer Systems To enable learners to understand computer systems and apply theoretical knowledge to practical application when building, configuring and maintaining computer systems. On successful completion of this unit a learner will: ï‚· ï‚· ï‚· ï‚· Understand the function of computer systems Be able to design computer systems Be able to build and configure computer systems Be able to undertake routine maintenance on computer systems.

Employability and Professional Development To provide learners with the opportunity to acquire employability skills required for effective employment and to manage their own personal and professional development. On successful completion of this unit a learner will: ï‚· ï‚· ï‚· ï‚· Be able to take responsibility for own personal and professional development Be able to demonstrate acquired interpersonal and transferable skills Understand the dynamics of working with others Be able to develop strategies for problem solving.

Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation To develop learners’ skills of independent enquiry by undertaking a sustained investigation of direct relevance to their vocational, academic and professional development. On successful completion of this unit a learner will: ï‚· ï‚· ï‚· ï‚· Be able to formulate a project Be able to implement the project within agreed procedures and to specification Be able to evaluate the project outcomes Be able to present the project outcomes

Research Skills (15 Credits – Level 4) To equip learners with the knowledge and research skills needed to select a research question, and design a research proposal for a chosen topic of interest. On successful completion of this unit a learner will: ï‚· ï‚· ï‚· ï‚· Understand different research methodologies Know how to conduct a literature review Be able to present a research proposal Be able to contribute to a research seminar

Management of Projects This unit provides an understanding and experience of project management principles, methodologies, tools and techniques that may be used in industry and the public sector. On successful completion of this unit a learner will: ï‚· ï‚· ï‚· Understand the principles of project management Be able to plan a project in terms of organisation and people Be able to manage project processes and procedures.