Afriex Development Institute

ICT STRATEGY, GOVERNANCE AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

INTRODUCTION

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

This course 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.

DURATION

10 days

TARGET AUDIENCE

v ICT directors and managers

v IT professional and ICT officers

OBJECTIVES

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

v Develop ICT strategy aligned to organizational strategy

v Describe different types of ICT governance frameworks and the support they provide

v Identify risks and create a risk management plan related to technology acquisition and ICT projects

v Manage key stakeholders, provide project assurance and maintain project control

v Describe remedies for a poorly performing project

COURSE OUTLINE

v Aligning the ICT strategy with the organizational strategy

v Importance of good ICT governance

v Technology choices, acquisition and risk

v Managing and leading change and projects

v Project methodologies, resources and assurance

v ICT stakeholders, communications, risk and issue management

v Realizing benefits and dealing with poorly performing projects

METHODOLOGY

This course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in the respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.

Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants. 

TRAINING VENUE, LOGISTICS AND PAYMENT

v Training is residential and will be held at Afriex Training Centre.

v The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, lunch, and study visits.

v Accommodation and airport transfer are arranged upon request by the participant.

v This training can also be tailor made for your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our training Centre or at a convenient location.

v For further inquiries, please contact us on training@afriextraining.org

v Payment should be made to Afriex Training Limited bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to training@afriextraining.org

v Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with an Afriex Training Ltd certificate.