Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Technology is central to strategy, operations and customer experience, so IT must be governed and planned in line with business goals. Weak IT governance leads to wasted investment, risk and missed opportunities.
This Aractech course covers IT governance principles and frameworks, aligning IT and business strategy, IT operating models, portfolio and investment management, IT risk and compliance, performance measurement and the role of the CIO. Participants develop an IT strategy outline for their organisation.
The course suits IT leaders and business managers who oversee technology.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain IT governance principles and frameworks
- Align IT strategy with business strategy
- Design IT operating models
- Manage IT portfolios and investments
- Govern IT risk and compliance
- Measure IT performance and value
Who should attend
Target audience
- CIOs and IT directors
- IT managers
- Business leaders overseeing IT
- Enterprise architects
- IT auditors
- Digital transformation leaders
Methodology
Learning approach
- Framework presentations
- Strategy workshops
- Case studies
- Portfolio exercises
- Group discussions
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
IT Governance Foundations
- Governance versus management
- Frameworks
- Decision rights
- Roles
- Coffee break
- Roles (continued)
- Maturity
- Exercise: Governance assessment
Day 2
IT Strategy
- Business alignment
- Technology trends
- Strategy development
- Roadmaps
- Coffee break
- Roadmaps (continued)
- Communication
- Workshop: IT strategy outline
Day 3
Operating Models
- Centralised and federated models
- Sourcing
- Agile and product models
- Skills
- Coffee break
- Skills (continued)
- Vendors
- Exercise: Operating model design
Day 4
Portfolio and Risk
- Investment management
- Prioritisation
- Benefits
- IT risk
- Coffee break
- IT risk (continued)
- Compliance
- Case study: Portfolio rationalisation
Day 5
Performance and Value
- IT metrics
- Balanced scorecard
- Reporting
- Coffee break
- Reporting (continued)
- Continuous improvement
- CIO leadership
- Capstone: IT governance plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does IT Governance and Strategy (IMCS-020) cover?
This course covers IT Management and Cyber Security 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 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
CIOs and IT directors, IT managers, Business leaders overseeing IT
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 Munich, London, Amsterdam, Geneva, Cape Town, Barcelona.
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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