Developing Information System Strategies
| 14 – 18 July 2025 | Abu Dhabi | 13 – 17 Oct. 2025 | Dubai | 15 – 19 Dec. 2025 | Abu Dhabi |
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will:
1.Understand the role of information system (IS) strategies in achieving organizational goals.
2.Learn to align IS strategies with business objectives and processes.
3.Gain skills in assessing current systems and identifying areas for improvement.
4.Develop expertise in formulating, implementing, and evaluating IS strategies.
5.Enhance their ability to leverage emerging technologies to create competitive advantages.
Course Syllabus:
Day 1: Foundations of Information System Strategies
1.Introduction to Information System Strategies
2.Strategic Alignment of IS and Business Goals
3.Assessing Current Information Systems
4.Workshop: Conducting a Current State Analysis of an IS Environment
Day 2: Formulating Information System Strategies
1.Developing IS Objectives and Goals
2.Strategic Planning for IS Development
3.Cost-Benefit Analysis of IS Projects
4.Case Study: Developing an IS Strategic Plan for a Simulated Organization
Day 3: Implementing Information System Strategies
1.Managing IS Projects and Resources
2.Change Management in IS Implementation
3.Integrating New Systems with Existing Infrastructure
4.Workshop: Designing an Implementation Plan for a New IS Initiative
Day 4: Leveraging Emerging Technologies in IS Strategies
1.Emerging Trends and Technologies in IS
2.Digital Transformation and Innovation
3.Risk Management in IS Strategies
4.Case Study: Integrating Emerging Technologies into an IS Strategy
Day 5: Evaluating and Sustaining IS Strategies
1.Measuring IS Performance
2.Sustaining and Updating IS Strategies
3.Communicating IS Strategies to Stakeholders
