IASA Business Technology Strategy
About This Course
Business Technology Strategy empowers learners to evaluate and implement technology strategies that drive organizational transformation. Through a structured approach spanning strategic alignment, valuation, implementation frameworks, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement, participants learn to assess business needs, justify Information Technology (IT) investments, and lead technology-driven change. The course emphasizes practical application using case studies, enabling learners to make sound recommendations, manage risks, and optimize business processes through technology.
Learners apply these skills by:
- Creating business cases for IT projects that demonstrate strategic value.
- Designing and recommending solutions that are technically sound and aligned with business needs.
- Leading transformation initiatives by forming effective teams, managing risks, and driving adoption.
- Communicating architectural decisions clearly to stakeholders using models, roadmaps, and engagement strategies.
The Business Technology Strategy course is particularly valuable for mid-career professionals, especially those transitioning into or advancing within roles such as Business Architect or Solution Architect. By the end of the course, learners are equipped to:
- Lead strategic IT initiatives with confidence.
- Influence executive decision-making through well-structured recommendations.
- Drive measurable business value through technology.
What You'll Learn
- Evaluate and formulate technology strategies that support organizational transformation.
- Assess and justify Information Technology (IT) investments using financial valuation techniques such as Return On Investment (ROI), Net Present Value (NPV), and Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA).
- Implement frameworks and methodologies to drive IT strategy execution and organizational maturity.
- Engage stakeholders effectively and manage team dynamics to support technology adoption.
- Develop and manage architecture practices that align with business vision and maturity.
Entry Requirements
•Read, write and speak English at Workforce Skills Qualifications Workplace Literacy (WSQ WPL) Level 6
•Manipulate numbers at Workplace Numeracy (WPN) Level 6
•Communicate effectively and able to engage in classroom
•Present effectively