Intro to Business Systems & Programming
A 14-part course with Todd McLeod
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My education includes a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from UC Santa Cruz and an MBA from CSU Fresno. My academic honors include: UCLA Alumni Scholar, UCSC Graduating Honors, CSUF Phi Kappa Phi, CSUF Beta Gamma Sigma, CSUF Dean’s List all semesters,... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 31 min
- Lessons 14
- Attachments 7
- Exercises 38
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54 CQ
14 Lessons in This Course
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12 minFREESTEM lesson 1Free7 CQ
In this lesson, combine technology and business to learn about information systems. Review the types of systems, and learn how they might be segmented.
with Todd McLeodIn this lesson, combine technology and business to learn about information systems. Review the types of systems, and learn how they might be segmented.
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5 minComputer Science lesson 23 CQ
In this lesson, learn a few definitions for key terms that are used when talking about systems development, and review the life cycle of a system.
with Todd McLeodIn this lesson, learn a few definitions for key terms that are used when talking about systems development, and review the life cycle of a system.
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9 minSTEM lesson 35 CQ
In this lesson, learn about Business Intelligence and how it affects the day to day operations in a business. Also, review key terms like data mining.
with Todd McLeodIn this lesson, learn about Business Intelligence and how it affects the day to day operations in a business. Also, review key terms like data mining.
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4 minSTEM lesson 43 CQ
In this lesson, learn how CRM software works, and see how it helps both large and small businesses manage their customer service and marketing campaigns.
with Todd McLeodIn this lesson, learn how CRM software works, and see how it helps both large and small businesses manage their customer service and marketing campaigns.
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9 minSTEM lesson 55 CQ
In this lesson, learn how transaction processing systems (TPS) have evolved over the last few decades, and see how employees use TPS in a business.
with Todd McLeodIn this lesson, learn how transaction processing systems (TPS) have evolved over the last few decades, and see how employees use TPS in a business.
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5 minSTEM lesson 63 CQ
Explore the kinds of software middle management, vice presidents, and CEOs use to analyze, strategize, and make decisions for a company: MIS, DSS, and EIS.
with Todd McLeodExplore the kinds of software middle management, vice presidents, and CEOs use to analyze, strategize, and make decisions for a company: MIS, DSS, and EIS.
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6 minSTEM lesson 74 CQ
In this lesson, explore more types of business software that can be used to improve and retain business intelligence. You'll review DMS, CMS, EDI, and more!
with Todd McLeodIn this lesson, explore more types of business software that can be used to improve and retain business intelligence. You'll review DMS, CMS, EDI, and more!
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2 minSTEM lesson 82 CQ
After developing a new system for a business, the next step is implementation. In this lesson, learn four methods for implementing business systems.
with Todd McLeodAfter developing a new system for a business, the next step is implementation. In this lesson, learn four methods for implementing business systems.
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4 minComputer Science lesson 93 CQ
In this lesson, begin reviewing the basics when it comes to programming and writing algorithms, and see how they relate to business systems.
with Todd McLeodIn this lesson, begin reviewing the basics when it comes to programming and writing algorithms, and see how they relate to business systems.
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8 minSTEM lesson 105 CQ
There are a few terms that every computer science professional should know. In this lesson, review flow control structures and the types of programming errors.
with Todd McLeodThere are a few terms that every computer science professional should know. In this lesson, review flow control structures and the types of programming errors.
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9 minSTEM lesson 115 CQ
In this lesson, learn how programming has changed over time and review the types of programming methods from spaghetti code to object oriented programming.
with Todd McLeodIn this lesson, learn how programming has changed over time and review the types of programming methods from spaghetti code to object oriented programming.
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4 minComputer Science lesson 123 CQ
In this lesson, learn how to use variables when writing code and review the standard coding practices that every computer programmer should know.
with Todd McLeodIn this lesson, learn how to use variables when writing code and review the standard coding practices that every computer programmer should know.
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6 minComputer Science lesson 134 CQ
In this lesson, explore the five levels of programming languages and learn about key program design concepts like flowcharts, pseudocode, and iterative coding.
with Todd McLeodIn this lesson, explore the five levels of programming languages and learn about key program design concepts like flowcharts, pseudocode, and iterative coding.
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2 minComputer Science lesson 142 CQ
Continue learning about computer programming with this lesson on common developer acronyms. Begin with functions for programming, then learn about PDLC.
with Todd McLeodContinue learning about computer programming with this lesson on common developer acronyms. Begin with functions for programming, then learn about PDLC.
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56378 min56-part Microsoft Office course216 CQ
Teachers, business professionals, and anyone else who needs to organize large amounts of data—this complete guide (for beginners!) to data analysis and visualization in Microsoft Excel is for you.
with Todd McLeodTeachers, business professionals, and anyone else who needs to organize large amounts of data—this complete guide (for beginners!) to data analysis and visualization in Microsoft Excel is for you.
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1045 min10-part Microsoft Office course27 CQ
With the basic Microsoft Excel knowledge introduced in this course, build a gradebook based on a course syllabus, format and customize data, and use formulas and functions to calculate grades!
with Todd McLeodWith the basic Microsoft Excel knowledge introduced in this course, build a gradebook based on a course syllabus, format and customize data, and use formulas and functions to calculate grades!
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17183 min17-part Basic Computing course98 CQ
Computers are essential tools that can increase your productivity and boost your quality of life. Improve your understanding of technology and basic computer skills with this beginner-friendly course.
with Todd McLeodComputers are essential tools that can increase your productivity and boost your quality of life. Improve your understanding of technology and basic computer skills with this beginner-friendly course.
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10115 min10-part Basic Computing course62 CQ
Understanding how a computer stores data is an essential computer skill. In this course, computer expert Todd McLeod shares everything he knows about computer data storage and how to manage memory.
with Todd McLeodUnderstanding how a computer stores data is an essential computer skill. In this course, computer expert Todd McLeod shares everything he knows about computer data storage and how to manage memory.
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17130 min17-part Hardware course74 CQ
If you’re looking for a course that covers the basics of computer hardware in plain language, this is it! Learn everything from drives to ROM with technology and computer expert, Todd McLeod.
with Todd McLeodIf you’re looking for a course that covers the basics of computer hardware in plain language, this is it! Learn everything from drives to ROM with technology and computer expert, Todd McLeod.
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1491 min14-part Computer Science course54 CQ
In today's business environment, system development and computer programming drive innovation and make things work better. Get an in-depth overview of how they work together for managing a business.
with Todd McLeodIn today's business environment, system development and computer programming drive innovation and make things work better. Get an in-depth overview of how they work together for managing a business.
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11185 min11-part Computer Science course99 CQ
If you want to add Linux to your programming skills, get expert insights and on-screen demonstrations in this deep-dive course that can help you launch or elevate your software development career.
with Travis P. BonfigliIf you want to add Linux to your programming skills, get expert insights and on-screen demonstrations in this deep-dive course that can help you launch or elevate your software development career.
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1095 min10-part Computer Science course51 CQ
In this digital logic course, learn basic types of binary coding, adding and subtracting binary code, AND, OR, XOR, NOT, NAND, and NOR gates, logic circuits, De Morgan's Theorem, and Karnaugh maps.
with Jack BuffingtonIn this digital logic course, learn basic types of binary coding, adding and subtracting binary code, AND, OR, XOR, NOT, NAND, and NOR gates, logic circuits, De Morgan's Theorem, and Karnaugh maps.
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11110 min11-part Computer Science course61 CQ
Learn how to set up a do-it-yourself home wireless network in this course. From terminology and equipment to setup and best practices, this hands-on IT course teaches how to build a wifi network.
with CPU ModderLearn how to set up a do-it-yourself home wireless network in this course. From terminology and equipment to setup and best practices, this hands-on IT course teaches how to build a wifi network.
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11112 min11-part Computer Science course61 CQ
You've likely heard about hacking and tried to protect your online identity from hackers. But what is hacking, who does it, and why? In this complete web hacking basics course, answer these questions!
You've likely heard about hacking and tried to protect your online identity from hackers. But what is hacking, who does it, and why? In this complete web hacking basics course, answer these questions!