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Professional training course · IMCS-020

IT Governance and Strategy

Technology is central to strategy, operations and customer experience, so IT must be governed and planned in line with business goals. Weak IT governance leads to wasted…

  • 5 daysClassroom
  • 14Upcoming dates
  • 6Cities
  • £2,840Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Technology is central to strategy, operations and customer experience, so IT must be governed and planned in line with business goals. Weak IT governance leads to wasted investment, risk and missed opportunities.

This LLMI course covers IT governance principles and frameworks, aligning IT and business strategy, IT operating models, portfolio and investment management, IT risk and compliance, performance measurement and the role of the CIO. Participants develop an IT strategy outline for their organisation.

The course suits IT leaders and business managers who oversee technology.

Course Objectives

Explain IT governance principles and frameworks

Align IT strategy with business strategy

Design IT operating models

Manage IT portfolios and investments

Govern IT risk and compliance

Measure IT performance and value

Target Audience

CIOs and IT directors

IT managers

Business leaders overseeing IT

Enterprise architects

IT auditors

Digital transformation leaders

Course Methodology

Framework presentations

Strategy workshops

Case studies

Portfolio exercises

Group discussions

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: IT Governance Foundations
    • Governance versus management
    • Frameworks
    • Decision rights
    • Roles
    • Maturity
    • Exercise: Governance assessment
  2. 2Day 2: IT Strategy
    • Business alignment
    • Technology trends
    • Strategy development
    • Roadmaps
    • Communication
    • Workshop: IT strategy outline
  3. 3Day 3: Operating Models
    • Centralised and federated models
    • Sourcing
    • Agile and product models
    • Skills
    • Vendors
    • Exercise: Operating model design
  4. 4Day 4: Portfolio and Risk
    • Investment management
    • Prioritisation
    • Benefits
    • IT risk
    • Compliance
    • Case study: Portfolio rationalisation
  5. 5Day 5: Performance and Value
    • IT metrics
    • Balanced scorecard
    • Reporting
    • Continuous improvement
    • CIO leadership
    • Capstone: IT governance plan

Dates and fees

16NOV 16 - 20 Nov 20265 days MunichGermany £4,250per delegate Register
7DEC 7 - 11 Dec 20265 days LondonUnited Kingdom £4,200per delegate Register
11JAN 11 - 15 Jan 20275 days AmsterdamNetherlands £4,250per delegate Register
8FEB 8 - 12 Feb 20275 days GenevaSwitzerland £5,250per delegate Register
8MAR 8 - 12 Mar 20275 days MunichGermany £4,250per delegate Register
12APR 12 - 16 Apr 20275 days Cape TownSouth Africa £2,840per delegate Register
10MAY 10 - 14 May 20275 days BarcelonaSpain £3,850per delegate Register
14JUN 14 - 18 Jun 20275 days MunichGermany £4,250per delegate Register
12JUL 12 - 16 Jul 20275 days LondonUnited Kingdom £4,200per delegate Register
9AUG 9 - 13 Aug 20275 days AmsterdamNetherlands £4,250per delegate Register
13SEP 13 - 17 Sep 20275 days GenevaSwitzerland £5,250per delegate Register
11OCT 11 - 15 Oct 20275 days MunichGermany £4,250per delegate Register
8NOV 8 - 12 Nov 20275 days GenevaSwitzerland £5,250per delegate Register
13DEC 13 - 17 Dec 20275 days BarcelonaSpain £3,850per delegate Register

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the IT Governance and Strategy course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next IT Governance and Strategy course?

The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Munich. There are 14 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Munich, London, Amsterdam, Geneva, Cape Town, Barcelona.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,840 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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