Course Details

Objective

By the end of the course, participants will be able to understand

• Understand the key principles of information system strategy development.
• Learn how to assess and align technology with organizational goals.
• Gain insights into strategic decision-making for IT investments.
• Develop the ability to evaluate and implement information systems that support business needs.
• Learn the process of strategic planning for information systems and technologies.

Content

Day 1: Introduction to Information Systems Strategy

• Overview of Information Systems in Modern Organizations
• The Role of IT in Strategic Planning
• Key Concepts in Information System Strategy Development
• Aligning Business Strategy with Information Systems

Day 2: Analyzing Organizational Needs

• Identifying Business Requirements and IT Solutions
• Assessing Organizational Strengths and Weaknesses
• Understanding the External Environment and Technological Trends
• SWOT Analysis for Information System Strategy

Day 3: Strategic Planning Process

• Steps in Developing an Information System Strategy
• Strategic IT Planning Models and Frameworks
• Setting IT Goals and Objectives in Line with Business Strategy
• Risk Management in Information System Planning

Day 4: Implementing Information System Strategies

• Developing an IT Implementation Roadmap
• Resource Allocation and Budgeting for IT Strategies
• Project Management in IT Strategy Implementation
• Change Management and Communication Strategies

Day 5: Evaluating and Measuring Success

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for IT Strategies
• Evaluating the Effectiveness of Information Systems
• Adapting to Changing Business and Technology Environments
• Future Trends in Information Systems Strategy Development

NOTE:

Pre-& Post Tests will be conducted.

Case Studies, Group Exercises, Group Discussions, Last Day reviews, and assessments will be carried out.

Methodology

A highly interactive combination of lectures and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information and knowledge transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. You will also be encouraged to raise your own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences.  Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available on daily basis to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

Very useful Course Materials will be given.

• 30% Lectures
• 30% Workshops and work presentation
• 20% Group Work& Practical Exercises
• 20% Videos& General Discussions