IT Governance and Strategy (IMCS-020) Training Course

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 or online

14Upcoming dates

6Cities

£2,750Fees 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

1Day 1: IT Governance Foundations

Governance versus management
Frameworks
Decision rights
Roles
Maturity
Exercise: Governance assessment

2Day 2: IT Strategy

Business alignment
Technology trends
Strategy development
Roadmaps
Communication
Workshop: IT strategy outline

3Day 3: Operating Models

Centralised and federated models
Sourcing
Agile and product models
Skills
Vendors
Exercise: Operating model design

4Day 4: Portfolio and Risk

Investment management
Prioritisation
Benefits
IT risk
Compliance
Case study: Portfolio rationalisation

5Day 5: Performance and Value

IT metrics
Balanced scorecard
Reporting
Continuous improvement
CIO leadership
Capstone: IT governance plan

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.

Can I take IT Governance and Strategy online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,750 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.

IT Governance and Strategy

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