{"id":14140,"date":"2018-03-27T13:56:54","date_gmt":"2018-03-27T13:56:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/?p=14140"},"modified":"2025-09-23T15:23:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T13:23:59","slug":"technology-portfolio-faqs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getsmarter.com\/blog\/technology-portfolio-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"GetSmarter online short courses – Systems and Technology Portfolio FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Occupations within the computer and informations sector are projected to grow 13% between 2016 and 2026, faster than the average rate for all occupations. This is due to a greater emphasis on cloud computing, the collection and storage of big data, and information security1<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The GetSmarter Systems and Technology online short courses portfolio<\/a> is a future-driven, technology-based, and industry-relevant mix of need-to-know skills and knowledge. You can complete these courses without previous higher education, or you can build on to your existing professional education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to become a New Professional<\/a> within the tech industry, it\u2019s necessary to continuously upskill to stay on top of the best practices and to refresh your knowledge-set. Stay relevant within your industry by deciding which of the following courses will make the biggest impact, and give you an advantage on your career path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How will a GetSmarter Systems and Technology course benefit my career?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This GetSmarter portfolio is beneficial for any stage of your career. Whether you\u2019re looking to add a new skill<\/strong> set to your CV, or you\u2019re interested in buffing up your existing knowledge<\/strong> in tech, there are a plethora of options to choose from, for any stage of your career.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Which course is relevant <\/strong>for you?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Looking to enhance your data analysis skills?<\/strong> The University of Cape Town (UCT) Data Analysis online short course<\/a> teaches you how to use data to improve your business results enabling you to predict business trends and consumer behaviour by formulating statistical findings.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Interested in learning more about the use of tech in the classroom?<\/strong> The University of Witswaterand (Wits) Teaching with Technology online short course<\/a> helps you expand your teaching opportunities by having a practical knowledge on how to integrate educational technology into teaching in the most effective way possible.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Hoping to broaden your knowledge in the digital sphere?<\/strong> The UCT Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) online short course<\/a> teaches you the fundamental principles and practical skills you need to drive more traffic to your, or your organisation’s, website in order to positively impact its online presence.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Need to advance your IT skills?<\/strong> The UCT Fundamentals of Cybersecurity online short course<\/a> helps strengthen your ability and responsibility as the safe-keeper of sensitive company information and helps build on to your already-existing knowledge and interest of the topic.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ready to validate your experience within the information systems industry?<\/strong> The UCT Informations Systems Management online short course<\/a> will support you in developing an information systems strategy that aligns with your broader business objectives and helps you validate your understanding of business functions and processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Five key areas you should upskill in today<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Artificial intelligence<\/td><\/tr>

  • Integrate key AI management and leadership insights into the way your organisation operates<\/li>
  • Develop a roadmap for the strategic implementation of AI technologies in a business context<\/li>
  • Pioneer the successful integration of AI into your business<\/li>
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    Want these skills?<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Big data and social analytics<\/td><\/tr>

  • Understand the unique perspective social analytics provides for data analysis<\/li>
  • Analyse big data to better understand and predict human networks and behaviours in social structures<\/li>
  • Conduct preliminary analysis and draw hypotheses about data<\/li>
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    Want these skills?<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Business process design<\/td><\/tr>

  • Develop inquiry and evidence-based problem-solving skills for yourself and your organisation<\/li>
  • Ensure business targets and improvement activities are tightly linked at every level<\/li>
  • Implement the principles of Dynamic Work Design to solve organisational issues<\/li>
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    Want these skills?<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Fintech<\/td><\/tr>

  • Ability to hypothesise about the effect new regulations will have on future commerce products<\/li>
  • Identify opportunities for disruption in the financial services sector<\/li>
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the multiple aspects of financial technology<\/li>
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    Want these skills?<\/a><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Cybersecurity<\/td><\/tr>