Boost your IT Management skills

As an IT manager it is surprisingly difficult to keep up to date with modern IT management thinking. For example, what is the best way to develop a robust IT strategy, how do I manage a portfolio of projects, how can I improve operational efficiency without disrupting the day-to-day. Maybe now is a good time to find out how a course created by former CIO's can help and become part of a network group of like-minded professionals. 

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Why IT managers Choose Our Programs

Our IT management courses help IT managers develop and optimize their IT strategy, improve project success, improve day-to-day communication and build commercial skills amongst other skills. Here are six examples of the benefits other delegates have found from the course.

Technical Expert to Manager

Provides proven tools and models to allow a  successful transition from IT specialist to effective business manager 

Project and program leadership

Shows how you can improve project delivery, manage a project portfolio and deliver successful change. 

Drive Business Value

Identifies key activities that elevate the IT manager's role in order to influence priorities and strategic decisions.

Exceptional Communication

Describes practical communications techniques to lead your team and handle difficult situations. 

 

Reporting dashboards

Presents key metrics of successful IT organizations and how to use them to manage to drive results.

Continual Improvement 

Explains a range of proven IT frameworks and how to use them to innovate and improve  operational performance

What You'll Learn?

Each module is designed to give you practical tools, not just theory.
You’ll walk away knowing exactly how to apply what you learn.

IT Strategy

• Learn how to create an IT strategy aligned to business goals
• 
Build and communicate a strategic IT roadmap
How to analyze strategic options and optimizing IT strategy

Project Excellence

• Master advanced project, program, and portfolio management
• Understand how to validate business cases and manage project governance
• Lead successful change programs with confidence

Communicating Technology

• Learn to present technical information in a clear and compelling way
• Improve your communication with non-technical stakeholders
• Navigate difficult conversations and build trust with business partners

Operational Excellence

Solve operational issues with ITIL, DevOps, and Lean IT
Identify 10 ways to improve operational efficiency
Prepare for and manage major technology incidents

Commercial Acumen

How to make smarter decisions in your IT role
• Understand the elements of contracts and vendor relationships
• Sharpen your negotiation skills for better business outcomes

Choose Your Learning Format

Both formats deliver the same comprehensive curriculum, designed to fit your schedule and learning preferences.

Residential Program

£3,950

Immersive Experience

  • Presented by former CIOs
  • Short interactive presentation sessions
  • Up-to-date case studies
  • Stunning location in Henley on Thames
  • Accommodation on site
  • Membership of IT Leaders private network group
  • Access to the course materials and online program afterwards
  • Access to special delegate offers from IT Leaders
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Online Program

$450

Best Value

  • Learn at your own pace
  • Presentations by former CIOs
  • Up-to-date case studies
  • Weekly group seminar with course leader
  • On-going learning after course completion
  • Certificate of completion
  • Membership of IT Leaders private network group
  • Access to special delegate offers from IT Leaders
  • Lowest cost option
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Online Program

$500

Pay £50 for 10 Months

  • Learn at your own pace
  • Presentations by former CIOs
  • Up-to-date case studies
  • Weekly group seminar with course leader
  • On-going learning after course completion
  • Certificate of completion
  • Membership of IT Leaders private network group
  • Access to special delegate offers from IT Leaders
  • Payment over 3 months
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Success Stories

Hear from IT leaders who have transformed their careers and teams through our programs.

Martyn, IT Operations Manager

“Excellent, I found it really useful that it was delivered by people with real 'top job' experience- most courses seem to be delivered by consultants who are difficult to believe.”

Jeanette, Technical Project Lead

“Very well presented and a good mix of styles. i.e. presentation on principles, followed by exercises. Good range of (type of) exercises. Thankyou!”

Junaid, Head of IT

“David was very supportive, I really like those 1-on-1 sessions, it was very helpful. The course really does give you the thinking and strategy to go forward in your career.”

Andrew, Solutions Architect

“Its a great program that gives a good understanding of all aspects a successful IT manager needs to be good at.”

Kamal, Program Manager

“This was an excellent course, encouraging and thought provoking, and will certainly change the way I behave in the workplace.”

Amanda, IT Director

“I had been struggling with the move from 'technical' to management and this course answered just about all my questions. It is very well structured and presented.”

The Outcome

The lasting results you’ll achieve and the impact you’ll make as an IT leader.

  • Know how to develop IT strategy, roadmaps and align with business priorities.
  •  Identify the characteristics of your successful project managers and develop them in others
  • Learn how to prepare effectively and speak up confidently in business meetings.
  •  Manage multiple projects, run successful portfolio and change program steering meetings.
  • Know how to identify opportunities for operational improvements, and mitigate risks.
  • Make smarter, faster, more commercially-savvy decisions.
  • Be ready for new opportunities, promotions, and career growth.

The Outcome

The lasting results you’ll achieve and the impact you’ll make as an IT leader.

 

  • Know how to develop IT strategy, roadmaps and align with business priorities.
  • Learn how to prepare effectively and speak up confidently in business meetings.
  • Earn respect as a leader who can clearly explain the technology and the benefits it brings.
  • Know how to identify opportunities for operational improvements, and mitigate risks.
  • Make smarter, faster, more commercially-savvy decisions.
  • Be ready for new opportunities, promotions, and career growth.

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