ICT Strategy, Governance and Project Management

ICT Strategy, Governance and Project Management

About the Course

With the increasing tendency in undertaking large and complex ICT projects, there is a need to address the issue concerning risks involved in project failure.

This training provides the foundation for ICT strategy and the reasons why all organizations might need a governance framework. Key areas discovered include market trends that could enable or disrupt an organization’s services; the impact of technology changes on human capital; and key risks, constraints, and cost implications associated with technology choices.

It also examines factors that are critical to the successful implementation of large public ICT projects and considers the methods, tools, techniques, and skills needed to be able to positively influence a project’s success.

Target Group

• ICT directors and managers
• IT professional and ICT officers

Course Objectives

By the end of the training, the participant should be able to;

• Develop ICT strategy aligned to organizational 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

Course Content

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

METHODOLOGY

The instructor-led pieces of training are delivered using a combined learning approach and comprise of presentations, practical sessions, and online tutorials. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Profound Research Services (PRC) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

TRAINING VENUE

The training will be held at PRC Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch.

All participants will additionally cater for travel expenses, visa application(where applicable), insurance among other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP

Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.

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TAILOR-MADE

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our PRC Training Centre or at a convenient location.

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PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to PRC account through bank on or before C.O.B. 7th March 2022 .

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Please Note: The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.