IT Management

 

COURSE INFORMATION

 

Governance and Management of IT

 

An introductory course about the leadership, organisational structures and processes required to support enterprise objectives and strategy through the governance and management of Information Technology (IT) systems.

DESCRIPTION

This introductory course will explore the concepts surrounding Information Technology governance, tools and techniques. IT Governance as an integral part of corporate governance focuses on Information Technology (IT) systems, their performance and risk management. The course is modeled on best practices in the field of governance and management of IT practices. It will discuss a range of topics, including:

 

  • Corporate and IT Governance
  • Best practices for IT governance
  • IT governance framework
  • Information security governance
  • ITvestment and allocation practices
  • IT policies and procedures
  • Risk management (processes, analysis methods)
  • Human resource management in IT governance.

DURATION AND MODE

Course Length
3 days/15 hours


Teaching Method
Instructor-led in-class, involving discussion, presentations, critical evaluations and a project work


Language of Instruction
English


Award
Candidates must achieve a minimum of 60% to be awarded the Certificate in Governance and Management of IT.

WHO SHOULD ENROL

  • Recent graduates looking for a career in IT industry
  • Individuals looking for work within the public or private sector
  • An organisation looking to increase its information transparency and security
  • An individual or organisation looking to implement standard IT governance procedures and practices

ENROL

FOLEY D. FREEMAN

Course Instructor

 

COURSE INFORMATION

 

Applied Computing Technology

 

This course will enable Students, Computer Scientists, IT Managers, Auditors, Consultants and all those interested in using IT tools to support an organization to fulfill its objectives. Participants will acquire the ability to make the right and cost effective IT decisions that will enhance security, optimize organizational service/product delivery, enhanced communication with stakeholders. The course will benefit participants to use IT tools in designing business frameworks/Infrastructure, IT Governance in Organizations, IT Systems Acquisition, Maintenance and Support of IT Systems, Managing IT Projects, IT Security/ Securing IT Assets in Organizations. The course will also cover The Role of Users, Managers and Developers in System Design or Project Life Cycle. Participants will be equipped on cultivating ethical standards, attitudes and customers goals of the IT professional.

DURATION AND MODE

Course Materials
Handouts containing course content, case studies and practical exercises


Course Length
4 - 5 full seminar days


Teaching Method
Instructor-led in-class


Language of Instruction
English


Award
Candidates must achieve a minimum of 60% to be awarded the Certificate in Applied Computing Technology.

WHO SHOULD ENROL

Participants must first of all have the flair for using IT tools, learning new things, good people skills and highly motivated. Academic requirement should be Senior High School Certificate.

OBJECTIVE

At the end of this course, the course participants will gain the skills of managing IT successfully in all classes of organizations across industries.

ENROL