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(Toronto location only)
Course number: 085033
Course length: 1.0 day(s)
Course Objective: You will develop an approach to formulate strategic IT programs and initiatives critical for effectively leading and managing an organization.
Target Student: The target student for this course is an IT manager and other senior professionals responsible for strategic IT planning in an organization.
Prerequisites: Understanding of business processes with experience in practical leadership, leading and managing teams, and managing change.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Lesson 1: Preparing for the Strategic IT Planning Process
Topic 1A: Overview of Strategic IT Planning
Topic 1B: Establish a Strategic IT Planning Committee
Topic 1C: Establish a Strategy Project Plan
Lesson 2: Initiating the Strategic IT Planning Process
Topic 2A: Establish Strategic Foundations
Topic 2B: Scan the External Environment
Topic 2C: Scan the Organization
Topic 2D: Scan the IT Department
Lesson 3: Developing a Strategic IT Plan
Topic 3A: Derive IT Goals
Topic 3B: Convert Goals into an Action Plan
Topic 3C: Identify Requirements
Topic 3D: Perform an Investment Analysis
Lesson 4: Executing the Plan
Topic 4A: Document the Plan
Topic 4B: Assign Responsibility and Authority
Topic 4C: Establish a Monitoring System