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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is aimed at people in senior roles including CIOs, chief digital officers and other aspiring CxOs, as well as consultants and others involved in digital transformations, service delivery and strategic delivery. Overview By the end of this course, you will understand: The internal and external factors to consider while crafting digital strategy How IT strategy differs from digital strategy and how they can be integrated Creating a digital strategy that achieves the most value from digital Implementing and sustaining digital strategy Developing and nurturing digital capabilities for continual business innovation and value co-creation This course takes you on a digital strategy journey. Its iterative, eight-step model moves from ?vision? through to ?actions? and is about creating sustainable, digital momentum. You experience the four key capabilities to develop a holistic, digital capability framework: digital leadership, managing innovation and emerging technologies, risk management and structuring a digital enterprise. This class includes an exam voucher. Prerequisites Delegates attending this course must have successfully achieved the ITIL 4 Foundation Qualification; your certificate must be presented as documentary evidence to gain admission to this course. Although there is no mandatory requirement, ideally candidates should have at least two years professional experience working in IT Service Management. 1 - ITIL GUIDING PRINCIPLES TO ALL ASPECTS OF DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY Focus on Value Start Where You Are Progress Iteratively with Feedback Collaborate and Promote Visibility Think and Work Holistically Keep It Simple and Practical Optimise and Automate 2 - LEVERAGE DIGITAL STRATEGY TO REACT TO DIGITAL DISRUPTION Digital Technology Digital Business Digital Organisation Digitisation Digital Transformation Business Strategy and Business Models Digital and IT Strategy Products Services Relationship Between Digital, IT Strategy and Components of ITIL SVS. 3 - RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONCEPTS OF DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY, SERVICE VALUE SYSTEM AND SERVICE VALUE CHAIN Environmental Analysis External Analysis: PESTLE Internal Analysis: Four Dimensions of Service Management 4 - HOW AN ORGANISATION USES DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY TO REMAIN VIABLE IN ENVIRONMENTS How an Organisation?s Viability is Related to Agile, Resilient, Lean, Continuous and Co-Creational it is How to Analyse the VUCA Factors and Address them in a Digital and IT Strategy Organisation?s Position in a Particular Market or Industry Digital Positioning Tool to Determine Appropriate Position for a Digital Organization 5 - EXPLAIN AND COMPARE THREE LEVELS OF DIGITAL DISRUPTION Ecosystem Industry/Market Organisational Influenced factors Achieving Customer/Market Relevance Achieving Operational Excellence Internal and External Focus Balanced Approach 6 - STRATEGIC APPROACHES BY DIGITAL AND IT TO ACHIEVE CUSTOMER/MARKET RELEVANCE AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE How to Apply Approaches to Achieve Customer/Market Relevance Customer Journeys Omnichannel Delivery and Support Context-Sensitive Delivery and Support Customer Analytics Customer Feedback and 360ø Approaches How to Achieve Operational Excellence in the Four Dimensions of Service Management Understand the Financial Aspects of Digital and IT Strategy in Terms of the Following Financial Policies Portfolio Optimization Funding Projects, Products and Services Balancing Cost of Innovation and Operation Charging Models Assess Strategic Approaches for Digital Organizations 7 - RISKS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY Concept of Risk Management in the Context of a Digital Organisation Context of Digital and IT Strategy Identify Risk Assess Risk Concept of Risk Posture and Show How to Determine an Acceptable Balance Between Opportunity and Risk Explain the Concept of Innovation, Including its Key Elements and Techniques Apply Techniques to Develop and Maintain a Culture of Innovation 8 - STEPS AND TECHNIQUES INVOLVED IN DEFINING AND ADVOCATING FOR DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY How to Use Digital Readiness Assessment to Perform Gap Analysis Between an Organisation?s Current and Desired Positions Approaches for Scraping Data from Dynamic Websites How to Define and Communicate a Vision and a Strategy How to Use Business Cases to Advocate for a Digital and IT Strategy 9 - IMPLEMENTATION OF A DIGITAL AND IT STRATEGY How to Define Operating Models for Digital Organisations Major Skills Required of Leaders in Digital Organisation Apply Approaches to Strategy Coordination and Implementation: Large-Scale Transformation Incremental Transformation Mergers and Acquisitions Individual Changes Approaches to POMs (Parallel Operating Models) How to Assess Success of a Digital and IT Strategy Typical Activities of a Digital Transformation Programme

This course provides a holistic perspective on market planning by examining both external and internal environments. From dissecting industry competitiveness using Porter's Five Forces to strategic analysis with McKinsey's Seven S Model, participants will gain insights into the intricacies of effective marketing strategies. After the successful completion of the course, you will be able to learn about the following, Develop the ability to define and understand the components of the marketing environment. Acquire knowledge and skills related to implementing innovation in marketing strategies. Gain proficiency in conducting PESTLE analysis to assess external factors influencing business environments. Understand and apply the BCG matrix for strategic analysis of a product or business portfolio. Develop a comprehensive understanding of Porter's Five Forces model for analyzing industry competitiveness. Explore the role of marketing in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Familiarize yourself with McKinsey's Seven S Model for organizational analysis and strategic planning. Discover the nuances of the marketing environment with a focus on PESTLE analysis and strategic innovation. Dive into tools like the BCG matrix for product portfolio evaluation and explore the role of marketing in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). This course ensures a well-rounded understanding of essential frameworks for designing impactful marketing plans. This course empowers participants to navigate the complexities of marketing by examining external and internal dynamics. From mastering PESTLE analysis for environmental assessment to leveraging McKinsey's Seven S Model for strategic planning, participants will acquire the expertise needed for diverse roles, including Marketing Strategist, CSR Manager, and Market Analyst. VIDEO - Course Structure and Assessment Guidelines Watch this video to gain further insight. Navigating the MSBM Study Portal Watch this video to gain further insight. Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components Watch this video to gain further insight. Understanding External and Internal Environment for designing a market plan Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic. External and Internal Environment for Designing a Market Plan Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct. All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details. There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course. The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and get updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience. Marketing Strategist Market Analyst Corporate Social Responsibility Manager Strategic Planner Innovation Specialist Product Portfolio Manager Industry Analyst Marketing Environment Analyst Average Completion Time 2 Weeks Accreditation 3 CPD Hours Level Advanced Start Time Anytime 100% Online Study online with ease. Unlimited Access 24/7 unlimited access with pre-recorded lectures. Low Fees Our fees are low and easy to pay online.

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The aim of this course is to help the learner appreciate the value of investment analysis and how important it is for people who want to reach their financial objectives. After the successful completion of the course, you will be able to learn about the following; Understand the difference between direct and indirect investments and the advantages and disadvantages of each in terms of risk and return. Learn the key measures of return and risk used in investment analysis, including expected return, standard deviation, and Sharpe ratio, and how to calculate them. Explore the determinants of the required rate of return, including risk-free rate, market risk premium, and beta, and understand how these factors affect investment decisions. Gain a solid understanding of correlation and coefficient of determination, and how they are used to measure the strength and direction of the relationship between two assets. Dive into the concept of returns, including the different types of returns such as capital gains, dividends, and interest, and how they impact investment analysis and decision-making. Discover the effect of diversification on investment risk, and how to construct a diversified portfolio that balances risk and return. Investment analysis is critical for individuals seeking to achieve their financial goals. Whether you are a seasoned investor or just starting out, understanding investment analysis principles can help you make informed decisions and achieve optimal returns on your investments. This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to investment analysis, covering everything from the basics of investment vehicles to the intricacies of portfolio construction and risk management. By the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation in the principles and practices of investment analysis, enabling you to confidently navigate the world of finance and achieve your financial objectives. Join us on this exciting journey to master the art of investment analysis and take control of your financial future! The aim of this course is to make the learner understand the importance of investment analysis which is critical for individuals seeking to achieve their financial goals. VIDEO - Course Structure and Assessment Guidelines Watch this video to gain further insight. Navigating the MSBM Study Portal Watch this video to gain further insight. Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components Watch this video to gain further insight. Introduction to Investment Analysis Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic. Introduction to Investment Analysis Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct. All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details. There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course. The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and get updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience. CEO, Director, Manager, Supervisor Investment Analyst Portfolio Manager Financial Advisor Financial Planner Trader Wealth Manager Investment Banker Asset Manager Risk Manager Hedge Fund Manager Private Equity Investor Corporate Finance Manager Entrepreneur Regulator Policy Analyst Business Executive Average Completion Time 2 Weeks Accreditation 3 CPD Hours Level Advanced Start Time Anytime 100% Online Study online with ease. Unlimited Access 24/7 unlimited access with pre-recorded lectures. Low Fees Our fees are low and easy to pay online.

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Through this course, you will explore the Strategy-Formulation Analytical Framework, which will help you develop a comprehensive understanding of the different components of strategy and their interdependencies. Additionally, you will delve into the dynamics of culture aspects of strategy choice and understand how it influences the strategic direction of a company. Furthermore, you will gain valuable insights into the politics of strategy choice and learn how to navigate the challenges and obstacles that arise in the process. By exploring what makes a strategy acceptable for all stakeholders, you will develop the skills to identify, evaluate and implement strategies that are effective and sustainable. Whether you are a business owner, entrepreneur, manager, or student pursuing a degree in a related field, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to make strategic decisions that drive business success. After the successful completion of the course, you will be able to learn about the following, Understand portfolio theory and modern portfolio theory. Understand assets diversification in the light portfolio theory. Understand the Assumptions of modern portfolio theory. The concepts of risk and return, and risk and returns trade-off. Quantitative approaches in finance such as value at risk, credit risk, implied volatility, and econometrics. Qualitative theoretical approaches in finance such as applied ethnography, content analysis, social constructionism, grounded theory, system theory, and critical change. Understand also data analysis using a qualitative theoretical window. Through this course, you will explore the Strategy-Formulation Analytical Framework, which will help you develop a comprehensive understanding of the different components of strategy and their interdependencies. Additionally, you will delve into the dynamics of culture aspects of strategy choice and understand how it influences the strategic direction of a company. Furthermore, you will gain valuable insights into the politics of strategy choice and learn how to navigate the challenges and obstacles that arise in the process. By exploring what makes a strategy acceptable for all stakeholders, you will develop the skills to identify, evaluate and implement strategies that are effective and sustainable. Whether you are a business owner, entrepreneur, manager, or student pursuing a degree in a related field, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to make strategic decisions that drive business success. VIDEO - Course Structure and Assessment Guidelines Watch this video to gain further insight. Navigating the MSBM Study Portal Watch this video to gain further insight. Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components Watch this video to gain further insight. Understanding the Strategy Formulation Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic. Understanding the Strategy Formulation Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct. All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details. There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course. The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and get updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience. CEO, Director, Manager, Supervisor Business executives and leaders Management consultants Strategic planners MBA students and graduates Entrepreneurs and business owners Anyone interested in developing their strategic thinking and decision-making skills. Average Completion Time 2 Weeks Accreditation 3 CPD Hours Level Advanced Start Time Anytime 100% Online Study online with ease. Unlimited Access 24/7 unlimited access with pre-recorded lectures. Low Fees Our fees are low and easy to pay online.

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Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Delegates attending this course must have successfully achieved the ITIL 4 Foundation Qualification; your certificate must be presented as documentary evidence to gain admission to this course. Ideally candidates should have at least two years professional experience working in IT Service Management. The ITIL 4 HVIT Qualification would most likely suit the following delegates: Individuals continuing of their journey in service management ITSM managers and aspiring ITSM managers IT managers and practitioners involved in digital services or working in digital transformation projects, working within or towards high velocity environments Existing ITIL qualification holders wishing to develop their knowledge The above list is a suggestion only. Delegates may take as few or as many Intermediate qualifications as they require, and to suit their needs. Overview This course has been created to help IT service management practitioners working in organizations that are becoming more digitally enabled. The practitioners are familiar with traditional IT service management concepts, and now want to be able to discuss ?digital? with more confidence, to develop practical competences, and to be valued contributors in the digital domain. They want to improve how they and their co-workers: Help get customers? jobs done ? helping customers become who they seek to become Keep raising the bar ? taking things to a significantly higher level Trust and are trusted ? as professional knowledge workers in a healthy workplace Accept ambiguity and uncertainty - not scared of not knowing an answer Commit to continual learning ? all as part of their daily work The scope of the course is the primary activities in the digital value chain. In other words, what the practitioner does and which resources they use across the lifecycle of digital products, in order to: Make the right digital investments Realize and deliver digital products and services quickly Provide digital products and services that are highly resilient to disruption Ensure that the service consumer realizes value from the digital products and services Assure conformance of activities with governance, risk and compliance requirements. Understand and know how to use the key principles and methods of Organizational Change Management to direction, planning and improvement Understand and know how to use the key principles and methods of measurement and reporting in directing, planning and improvement Understand and know how to direct, plan and improve value streams and practices ITIL 4 is a framework for quality IT service management (ITSM) through proven best practice, providing practical and flexible guidance to support your organization on its journey to digital transformation while empowering your IT teams to continue to play a crucial role in the wider business strategy. This course highlights the ways in which digital organizations and digital operating models function in high-velocity environments, including the use of working practices such as Agile and Lean, and technical practices and technologies such as Cloud, Automation, and Automatic Testing. This class includes an exam voucher. Prerequisites ITIL© 4 Foundation 1 - THE NATURE OF HIGH-VELOCITY IN A DIGITAL WORLD Overview of the key ITIL 4 high-velocity terminology Understand when the transformation to high velocity IT is desirable and feasible Understand the five objectives associated with digital products ? to achieve: Valuable investments ? strategically innovative and effective application of IT Fast development - quick realization and delivery of IT services and IT-related products Resilient operations - highly resilient IT services and IT-related products Co-created value - effective interaction between service provider and consumer Assured conformance - to governance, risk and compliance (GRC) requirements. 2 - ITIL OPERATING MODEL ? DIGITAL PRODUCT LIFECYCLE Understand how high velocity IT relates to: The four dimensions of service management The ITIL service value system The service value chain The digital product lifecycle 3 - FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS FOR DELIVERING HVIT Understand the following concepts: Ethics Safety culture Toyota Kata Lean / Agile / Resilient / Continuous Service-dominant logic Design thinking Complexity thinking Use the principles, models and concepts to contribute to: Help get customers? jobs done Trust and be trusted Commit to performance Deal with uncertainty Improve by being inquisitive 4 - ACHIEVING VALUE WITH DIGITAL PRODUCTS Know how the service provider ensures valuable investments are achieved. Know how to use the following practices to contribute to achieving valuable investments: Portfolio management Relationship management Know how the service provider ensures fast deployment is achieved Know how to use the following practices to contribute to achieving fast deployment: Architecture management Business analysis Deployment management Service validation and testing Software development and management Know how the service provider ensures resilient operations are achieved Know how to use the following practices to contribute to achieving resilient operations: Availability management Capacity and performance management Monitoring and event management Problem management Service continuity management Infrastructure and platform management Know how the service provider ensures co-created value is achieved Know how to use the following practices to contribute to achieving co-created value with the service consumer: Relationship management Service design Service desk Know how the service provider ensures assured conformance is achieved Know how to use the following practices to contribute to achieving assured conformance: Information security management Risk management

AgilePM® Practitioner: On-Demand This course offers preparation for the Practitioner-level examination to gain the APMG-International™ / Agile Project Management Practitioner Certification. Agile Project Management (AgilePM) is the result of collaboration between APMG-International and The DSDM Consortium. DSDM (Dynamic Systems Development Method) is the longest-established Agile method, launched in 1995, and is the only Agile method to focus on the management of Agile projects. The method has evolved over the years and the DSDM Agile Project Framework is the latest version of which AgilePM is a subset. DSDM has always operated predominantly in the corporate environment and has consistently demonstrated its ability to successfully work with and complement existing corporate processes. APMG-International is a global Examination Institute accredited by The APM Group Ltd. It is one of the Examination Institutes accredited by AXELOS. APMG-International has regional offices located in Australia, China, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Malaysia, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Their portfolio of qualifications includes the Best Practice qualifications of ITIL®, PRINCE2®, MSP®, M_o_R®, and P3O®. AgilePM is one of their specialist management qualifications, which also include Change Management and Service Catalogue. The course covers all the Practitioner elements of the AgilePM Handbook v2 with: Clear explanations of the method and practical examples provided by your course tutor Sample exam paper for the Practitioner-level exams to enrich your knowledge and understanding A case study to allow you to practice the application of the method to an agile project The Traditional Classroom option includes the Practitioner exam to provide you with the right opportunity to verify your new skill set by way of a professional qualification The Virtual Classroom option includes a Practitioner exam voucher to allow you to choose the date and time of your online exam to verify your new skill set by way of a professional qualification What You Will Learn You will learn how to: Identify and apply the concepts, tools, and techniques described in Section 2 (Digging Deeper) of the APMG-International's Agile Project Management Handbook (v2.0) to agile projects Tailor and customize AgilePM to suit the needs of different projects Use AgilePM in conjunction with other project management methods such as PRINCE2® Prepare yourself for the Practitioner exam in AgilePM Roles and Responsibilities - The PM View The roles Key project manager relationships Agile Project Management - Through the Lifecycle The DSDM process and the project lifecycle Project management focus phase by phase The Effective Use of Products The products Deliver on Time - Combining MoSCoW & Timeboxing Ensuring effective prioritisation Bringing MoSCoW and timeboxing together People, Teams, and Interactions Effective communication Collaboration Requirements and User Stories What is a requirement? User stories Estimating - How and When Coping with uncertainty Estimating through the lifecycle Project Planning through the Lifecycle Planning in a DSDM project Planning activities phase by phase Quality - Never Compromise Quality What do we mean by quality? Solution and process quality Risk Management Project risk How DSDM helps mitigate project risk Tailoring the Approach The project approach questionnaire Summary and Next Steps