The British Academy for Training and Development offers this specialized training program titled “Fundamentals of Information Systems Management”, which serves as an important gateway to understanding how to design and manage systems that have become the backbone of any modern organization.

With the growing role of technology in supporting business operations and facilitating decision-making, information systems have become an integral part of the organizational environment—not only as a technical tool, but as a strategic enabler that influences direction, management, and the development of overall performance.

This course helps participants understand the basic structure of information systems and how to align these systems with institutional goals, in addition to developing the ability to analyze and manage systems efficiently. It also highlights modern concepts in information security, database management, and the integration between systems and institutional excellence.

The course is carefully designed to provide a balanced content that combines technical knowledge with managerial competencies, ensuring participants gain a deep practical understanding that qualifies them to work effectively in information-driven environments.

Who Should Attend?

• IT administrators and systems managers.
• Staff working in technical and digital departments.
• Professionals in systems analysis and database design.
• Administrators who rely on information systems for decision-making.
• Fresh graduates seeking to enter the field of information systems.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Understand the fundamentals and general concepts of management information systems.
• Identify system components and their lifecycle within the business environment.
• Enhance the ability to evaluate systems and choose the most suitable options for the organization.
• Understand the relationship between information systems and strategic planning.
• Develop skills related to data management and ensuring information security.

• Definition of Information Systems and Their Institutional Role

  • The difference between data, information, and knowledge

  • Functions of information systems in decision support

  • The importance of systems in achieving business objectives

• Components of Information Systems

  • Human components (users, analysts, managers)

  • Technical components (hardware, software, databases)

  • Processes and procedures

• Types of Information Systems

  • Transaction Processing Systems (TPS)

  • Decision Support Systems (DSS)

  • Executive and Strategic Information Systems

• System Development Stages

  • Analysis and design

  • Implementation and operation

  • Maintenance and evaluation

• Functional Analysis of the Organization

  • Identifying user requirements

  • Task and process analysis

  • Gap analysis and performance improvement

• Development Methodologies

  • Traditional model (Waterfall)

  • Agile and Scrum methodologies

  • Iterative and evolutionary models

• Data Management Concepts

  • Data lifecycle

  • Data quality and accuracy

  • Information privacy protection

• Databases and Supporting Systems

  • Types of databases (relational, non-relational)

  • Database Management Systems (DBMS)

  • The relationship between applications and databases

• Data Analysis for Decision Support

  • Data mining tools

  • Analytical decision support systems

  • Dashboards and performance reporting

• Information Systems Security

  • Cyber threats and risks

  • Protection policies and access control

  • Encryption and data backup

• Compliance and International Standards

  • Data protection laws (e.g., GDPR)

  • Information security standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001)

  • Security auditing and system review

• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

  • Emergency plans and recovery procedures

  • Business Impact Analysis (BIA)

  • Managing technological risks

• Strategic Planning for Information Systems

  • Aligning systems with the organization’s vision

  • Measuring the added value of systems

  • Managing organizational change

• Information Systems and Institutional Excellence

  • Enhancing service and process quality

  • Innovation in technology solutions

  • Digitalization and organizational transformation

• The Future of Information Systems

  • Artificial intelligence and system integration

  • Cloud computing and modern storage technologies

  • Automation and its impact on the labor market