Principles of Managing Information and Producing Documents

The content of the course has been mapped to the underpinning knowledge within the following unit on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF): Principles of managing information and producing documents - Level 2

All workers have a requirement to manage information relating to their work and their organisation. Fit-for-purpose documents ensure information meets the expectations of the company and its intended audience. The effective use of information technologies (IT) in business environments is imperative to ensure speed, efficiency and accuracy when storing, retrieving and sending information and documents.

This online training has been developed to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding needed to manage information and produce documents in a business environment. On completion, learners will understand information technologies and the benefits of using them for work tasks; be able to manage electronic paper-based information; be able to develop fit-for-purpose documents and understand the procedures for producing these documents.

This unit is a mandatory unit within the following qualifications:

• Level 2 Certificate In Principles of Business and Administration
• Level 2 Award in Principles of Business and Administration
• Level 2 Diploma in Business Support
• Level 2 Certificate in Legal Administration

Lesson Plan

Areas covered in this course include:

• Welcome and Module Aim
• Information Technology in a Business Environment
• Managing Electronic and Paper-Based Information
• Fit-for-purpose Documents
• Procedures and Producing Documents 

Certification

On completion of this course you will be able to download a Virtual College certificate.

Duration

Approximately 1 hour. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly you can study and absorb the material. You can proceed as quickly or slowly as you like.

Target Audience

Although developed for those undertaking the Level 2 Certificate In Principles of Business and Administration, this course is also suitable for anyone who is seeking training in business administration skills.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements.

How it Works

What

This is an online course, all the training will be taken through your browser window. There will be no face-to-face sessions with instructors nor will you receive any training material through the post. If you wish you may print out any page of the training material and may also print the notes you took during the training.

You can also revisit the training material at any time, even after you have completed the course.

How

The material for this course has been broken down into several smaller lessons, each lesson dealing with a specific area of the overall subject.

The lesson consists of a series of pages in which an instructor will talk you through the lesson material at a pace that suits you. Pages may also include supporting pictures, graphs, animation or extra sounds to help with the learning where appropriate. Some lessons will include challenges/quizzes to help you keep in touch and interested in the material.

Lessons can be taken in any order and each lesson may be PAUSED and RESUMED at any stage. When all lessons in the course have been completed our system will realise and automatically record that you have successfully completed the course.

When

The course is self-paced so you decide how fast or slow the training goes. You can complete the course in stages revisiting the training at any time.

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