5-Day Training Course
Key Competencies
By attending this training course, participants will develop key behavioral capabilities that will enhance overall professional effectiveness, supporting continued growth and success in any career path.
Service Valuation
IT Governance
Strategic Alignment
Technology Management
Quality Management
Stakeholder Communication
Decision-Making
Influence Skills
Course Overview
In today’s business environment, simply managing IT operations is no longer sufficient. The growing strategic role of information technology means IT must act as a core partner in driving organizational success.
Modern IT leaders face the challenge of shaping a clear IT strategy, guiding a flexible and customer-focused organization, and making informed managerial and technical choices to maximize value from IT resources. The Strategic IT Leadership training course equips participants with the insight and competencies required to overcome these challenges and elevate IT’s contribution to the enterprise.
Course Objectives
This Energy Training Centre training course highlights the essential principles of directing and managing a high-performing IT organization that is strategically aligned with corporate objectives.
Participants will discover how to synchronize IT initiatives with overall business goals, measure performance and value, determine when and how to adopt emerging technologies, and develop effective teams. The training course also covers talent retention, strategic planning, and budgeting—providing practical tools to align IT operations with globally recognized best practices.
Training Methodology
The Strategic IT Leadership training course integrates instructor-led sessions with hands-on workshops and real-world case studies. Attendees will be encouraged to engage actively, linking leadership strategies and IT management concepts to the specific priorities of their organizations.
Who Should Attend
This Strategic IT Leadership training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- IT professionals from both technical and management backgrounds.
- Individuals responsible for IT operations, networks/systems, or IT project management.
- Technical specialists who have recently been, or are soon to be, promoted to IT management roles.
- Experienced managers or professionals who are new to a technical or IT-focused environment.
Course Curriculum
- Understand the challenges of the IT manager
- How to value IT services
- Communicate IT value to upper management, peers and end-users
- Understand the responsibilities of the IT team leader
Managing Technology
- Understand the Strategy for Managing Existing Technology
- Know when to develop and adopt New Technologies
- Be aware of how to manage assets effectively
- Understand the different types of influential power
- Be aware of the various influence strategies
- Select the most effective influence strategy for the situation
- Understanding negotiations, tactics and techniques
- Use influence effectively to thrive as an IT manager
Strategic Decision Making
- Apply strategic decision making
- Recognizing strategic decisions and initiatives
- Apply strategic decision making to vendor selection
- Understand when to outsource
- Using the mission as an IT driver
- Defining the customer profile
- understanding the partnership model
- Creating a strategic plan
- Planning and budgeting issues
Managing IT Quality
- Understanding the importance of managing by process
- Understand the definitions of quality
- Applying maturity models
- Using process management
- Applying international standards
- Evaluating IT performance and metrics
- Understanding delegation and motivation
- Team building
- Managing the management team and stakeholders
IT Project Management
- The Importance of Project Management
- Defining Project Manager talents and skills
- Understanding the principles of Project Management
- Developing a measurement strategy
- Creating a “Best Practices” based organization
- Deploy metrics
- Managing by facts and results
- Integrate metrics into the strategic plan
Common Pitfalls and Lessons Learned
- Balancing technical and corporate requirements
- Balancing tactical and strategic decisions
- Evaluating new and existing technologies
- Balancing management styles and culture
Certificates Awarded
Certificate of Completion
After successfully completing this training course, participants will be awarded The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion — a respected validation of their dedication to continuous learning and professional excellence. This certificate signifies that participants have gained the essential knowledge and skills required to make a measurable impact in their field.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course aims to develop IT leaders who can align technology initiatives with business strategy, manage teams effectively, and maximize IT’s value to the organization.
IT managers, senior IT professionals, project managers, and technical experts transitioning into leadership or management roles.
Topics include IT strategy development, technology management, influence and negotiation, IT budgeting, project management, and performance measurement.
The program typically runs for five days, covering both theoretical concepts and practical applications.
The course uses a blend of instructor-led lectures, interactive workshops, case studies, and group discussions for a hands-on learning experience.
No formal prerequisites are required, but participants should have basic experience in IT operations or management.
Participants receive The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion, recognizing their achievement and commitment to IT leadership excellence.
It enhances your leadership, strategic, and managerial skills—making you a stronger candidate for senior IT and executive positions.
Yes, tailored versions can be arranged to address specific organizational needs, goals, or industries.
Absolutely. The course integrates real-world case studies and simulations to apply leadership and management concepts in realistic scenarios.
Attendees receive comprehensive course manuals, reference materials, and practical templates for IT strategy and performance management.
Yes. The Energy Training Centre’s certificate is internationally respected for professional development and continuous learning in IT management.
Through interactive participation, group exercises, and scenario-based problem-solving, rather than formal exams.
It is suitable for all sectors where IT plays a strategic role, including energy, finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and government.
Delegates can pursue advanced leadership programs, certifications like CIO leadership programs, ITIL Expert, or COBIT, or executive-level strategic management roles.
About Energy Training Centre
Energy Training Centre is a leading provider of professional development programs for the energy and public sectors. With over 15 years of experience, we have trained more than 50,000 professionals across the Middle East and beyond.
Our expert-led courses are designed to meet the evolving needs of modern organizations, combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications that deliver immediate value to your career and organization.
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