Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Few organisations can deliver digital value alone. Ecosystems of partners, platforms, start-ups and APIs allow companies to offer richer services and innovate faster.
This Aractech course covers ecosystem strategy, partner roles, open innovation, API strategy, start-up collaboration, governance and value sharing, data sharing and measuring ecosystem performance. Participants design an ecosystem strategy.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain digital ecosystems and roles
- Develop ecosystem and partnership strategies
- Use APIs and open innovation
- Collaborate effectively with start-ups
- Govern ecosystems and share value
- Measure ecosystem performance
Who should attend
Target audience
- Strategy and partnership managers
- Digital leaders
- Business development professionals
- Innovation managers
- Product managers
- Senior executives
Methodology
Learning approach
- Case studies
- Ecosystem mapping
- Strategy workshops
- Group discussions
- Planning
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Digital Ecosystems
- Ecosystem concepts
- Roles
- Ecosystem examples
- Coffee break
- Ecosystem examples (continued)
- Value creation
- Exercise: Ecosystem map
Day 2
Strategy
- Orchestrator or participant
- Partner selection
- Value proposition
- Coffee break
- Value proposition (continued)
- Competitive dynamics
- Workshop: Ecosystem strategy
Day 3
APIs and Open Innovation
- API strategy
- Developer ecosystems
- Open innovation
- Coffee break
- Open innovation (continued)
- Data sharing
- Case study: API ecosystem
Day 4
Start-up Collaboration
- Collaboration models
- Accelerators
- Corporate venturing
- Coffee break
- Corporate venturing (continued)
- Procurement barriers
- Exercise: Collaboration model
Day 5
Governance and Measurement
- Governance
- Value sharing
- Trust
- Coffee break
- Trust (continued)
- Metrics
- Capstone: Ecosystem plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Digital Ecosystems and Partnerships (DIT-044) cover?
This course covers Digital Innovation and Transformation through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Strategy and partnership managers, Digital leaders, Business development professionals
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Frankfurt, Barcelona, London, Istanbul, Vienna, Paris, Cape Town.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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