Introduction

This program assesses typical IT applications, enterprise computing and standard IT approaches. It provides context for key choices faced by the business and suggests how IT can enable and deliver that. This includes reviewing common challenges; opportunities, risks, management information, project management, and data quality as a determinant of project success.

Topical issues such as new devices, social media and networking and the service cloud rapidly growing areas of computing currently and their significance in relation to IT strategies and corporate planning. Comprehending the IT landscape brings clarity to the choice of product, project and resources that management need to make in order to align IT strategically to business requirements.

Duration

10 days

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for:

• Senior ICT executives and managers tasked with delivering and Information Technology Strategy.
• ICT officers who seek to understand how to deliver their areas of responsibility using IT.

COURSE LEVEL: Intermediate

Course Objectives

What you will learn

• To comprehend the advantages and risks of corporate and internet computing in achieving financial efficiency and other objectives
• To understand the costs, economics and opportunities provided by the corporate computing systems, the internet, cloud computing, open standards and social media
• To strategize on how to introduce efficient enterprise computing systems, cloud computing and Software as a Service (SAAS)
• To plan on how to apply and manage ERP, CRM and IT projects using agile project management to achieve efficient and reliable and effective performance

Course Outline

Module 1: IT Strategy

Module 2: Project management

Module 3: Agile project management

Module 4: Advanced business intelligence

Module 5: Using the web and social media for competitive gain

Module 6: Cloud computing

Module 7: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Module 8: Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Module 9: Management information and financial systems

Course Administration Details:

METHODOLOGY

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional 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 an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

TRAINING VENUE

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

All participants will additionally cater for their, travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP

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

Email:[email protected] or [email protected]  

Mob: +254 715 077 817 or +250 789 621 067

TAILOR- MADE

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

For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817 or +250 789 621 067

Mob: +254 792516000, +254 792516010, +250 789 621 067 or mail [email protected] or [email protected]

PAYMENT

Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank on or before course start date.

Send proof of payment to [email protected]  or [email protected]

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