Short Learning Programmes

SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMMES (SLP)

Competitive Intelligence: Tools and Analysis SLP

The purpose of this SLP is to introduce students to analytical frameworks such as scenario analysis and competitor benchmarking, in order to strategically identify and present information as actionable intelligence. The purpose of this SLP is also to focus on ethics in Competitive Intelligence, ensuring that students are made aware and adhere to international standards in this regards. Students will further be introduced to the corporate structure as it relates to the function of Competitive Intelligence, and students will explore the skills and expertise required by a Competitive Intelligence analyst.

Admission requirements: 

• National Senior Certification (NSC)-NQF level 4 OR Senior Certificate (SC) (before 2009)-level 4 
• The SLP is offered online for 25hrs over a three-week period 
• The programme is offered in both the first and second semester.

Programme outline: 

• Overview of Strategic & Competitive Analysis relevance 
• Planning of Strategic & Competitive Analysis work 
• Competitive information collection methods and sources 
• Analysis tools and techniques – Dissemination of intelligence 

On completion of the programme, students should be able to: 

• Discuss the strategic relevance of competitive intelligence 
• Develop the industry standards guiding competitive intelligence ethics 
• Identify sources of strategic information; and intelligence 
• Select the appropriate analytical tools to conduct successful strategic competitive analysis, resulting in actionable intelligence

To apply for this programme, click HERE

Contemporary Knowledge Management Techniques SLP

The purpose of this SLP is to equip students to have the knowledge and skill to identify the different elements of Knowledge Management (KM) within their work environment. Students will have been exposed to the necessary competencies and skills to formulate a knowledge strategy and promote a knowledge sharing culture through the use of Communities of Practice and knowledge cafés.

Admission requirements: 

• National Senior Certification (NSC)-NQF level 4 OR Senior Certificate (SC) (before 2009)-level 4 
• The SLP is offered online for 25hrs over a three-week period 
• The SLP is offered in both the first and second semester.

Programme outline: 

• Importance of and drivers of Knowledge Management 
• Corporate culture as foundation for successful Knowledge Management 
• How to create a knowledge sharing culture through various tools and techniques 
• Conducting a Knowledge Audit 
• Steps to formulate a Knowledge Strategy 
• Measuring the current Knowledge Managenenrt state of the organisation and determining a Knowledge Management course of action.

On completion of the programme, students should be able to: 

• Identify the importance of and drivers of Knowledge Management 
• Integrate corporate culture as foundation for successful Knowledge Management 
• Harness key success factors when managing knowledge assets 

To apply for this programme, click HERE

Information Management Fundamentals SLP 

The purpose of this SLP 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 
• The SLP is offered online over a two-month period, 20hrs a week x 8 weeks 
• The programme is offered in the first and the second semester.

Programme outline: 

• The information life cycle 
• Different types of information sources 
• The Internet and WWW as information infrastructure and its tools 
• Information searing strategy 
• Information legislation 
• Research skills on information management related topics 

On completion of the programme, 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 access to information and evaluate content found on the WWW 
• Demonstrate an awareness of information legislation 
• Apply research skills on fundamental information management issues

To apply for this programme, click HERE

Knowledge Economy in the 4IR SLP 

The purpose of this SLP is to equip the student with the necessary knowledge to identify the characteristics of a knowledge economy in the 4IR to be able to understand the knowledge economy and intellectual capital as a key commodity in a knowledge economy and will be able to describe the importance of knowledge-intensive activities in wealth creation; show cognisance of the problems, issues and opportunities of developing countries moving towards a knowledge economy; and skills necessary for knowledge workers to contribute to the workplace in the knowledge economy. 

Admission requirements: 

• National Senior Certification (NSC)-NQF level 4 OR Senior Certificate (SC) (before 2009)-level 4 
• The SLP is offered online for 25hrs over a three-week period. 
• The SLP is offered in both the first and second semester.

Programme outline: 

• Characteristics of and the Four Pillar Framework of the Knowledge Economy 
• Knowledge workers 
• Concept of and skills of a knowledge worker 
• Intellectual Capital 
• Contextualising the Knowledge Economy in the 4IR

On completion of the programme, students should be able to: 

• Discuss the characteristics of the knowledge economy and the support framework needed 
• Describe the concept and skills of ‘knowledge worker’ 
• Discuss the concept and components of ‘intellectual capital’

To apply for this programme, click HERE

For further information please contact: infoman@uj.ac.za