Strategic IT Planning Skills

	You will develop an approach to formulate strategic IT programs and initiatives critical for effectively leading and managing an organization.
	Duration: 1.0 day(s) Price: £248.00 + VAT	Download Course Content   Download Course Files

Locations

Infero Ltd is based in the Lace Market in Nottingham. Training courses take place at the following locations including Nottingham, Derby, Loughborough, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Burton-on-Trent, Lincoln, Leicester, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent, Tamworth, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Birmingham, Solihul, Coventry, Nuneaton, Peterborough, Grantham.

Target Students

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
• Managing Change

Delivery Method

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Prepare for the strategic IT planning process.
• Initiate the strategic IT planning process.
• Develop a strategic IT plan.
• Execute the plan.

Course Content

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