Information Communication Technology (ICT) Strategy, Governance & Project

Description

Introduction

This course is designed to provide participants with an in-depth analysis and rationale for ICT strategy and the reasons why an organisation might need a governance framework. It also examines key market trends that could enable or disrupt an organisation’s services; the impact of technology changes on human capital, key risks, constraints and cost implications associated with technology choices.

Delegates will also understand the factors critical to the successful implementation of large public ICT projects and consider the methods, tools, techniques, and skills needed to influence a project’s success positively. This event is an eligible Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Many professionals are required to maintain CPD throughout their career.

Course content

• Aligning the ICT strategy with the organisational strategy
• Importance of good ICT governance and Technology choices, acquisition and risk
• Managing and leading change and projects
• Project methodologies, resources and assurance
• ICT stakeholders, communications, risk and issue management
• Realising benefits and dealing with poorly performing projects

Learning Outcomes

• Develop ICT strategy aligned to organisational strategy
• Describe different types of ICT governance frameworks and the support they provide
• Identify risks and create a risk management plan related to technology acquisition and ICT projects
• Manage key stakeholders, provide project assurance and maintain project control
• Describe remedies for a poorly performing project.