Leading with an IT Mindset - BCS Course

Description

Thinking about moving into a leadership role or developing/refreshing your leadership skills in your existing role? Maybe your organisation is going or planning a period of change, and you're looking for training to support you and the business.

This Level 4 practitioner award encourages individuals in or working towards a leadership role (this could be an IT or technical based-role), and you want to demonstrate modern leadership behaviours to nurture a high-performing team, especially during a time of organisational change.

IT Business Partner Practitioner Pathway

You can study this course as it is or study for the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Being an IT Business Partner when you study and pass the 4 BCS courses and exams including:

• This course - the BCS Practitioner Award in Leading with an IT Mindset
• BCS Practitioner Award in Business Skills for the IT Professional
• BCS Practitioner Award in Collaborating with Business Teams
• BCS Practitioner Certificate in Being an IT Business Partner.

Contact us directly if you would like a discount to buy all 4 courses together in one bundle.

Why Choose Duco Digital Training?

With self-study, you get a whole package of support we call PASS ASSIST, including:

A live training option is available, please contact us.

BCS Certification - Level 4

Digital certificate - Included

The certificate is usually available to download from the BCS portal within 48 hours of passing the exam along with a link to claim your free one-year BCS Associate membership* (*new BCS members only).

This level 4 professional certification in Leading with an IT Mindset will help develop your career if you are looking to move into a leadership role or develop/refresh your leadership skills in your existing role.

Leading with an IT Mindset - BCS Course syllabus:

1. THE SKILLS OF A SUCCESSFUL LEADER

2. BUILD AND SUPPORT TEAMS TO PROVIDE SOLUTIONS

3. EXPLORE THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN DRIVING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND PRODUCTIVITY

Exam Information of “Leading with an IT Mindset - BCS Course” Course:

Who is BCS?

Recognised globally by corporations, academics and IT professionals, BCS is the British Computer Society, more commonly known as the Chartered Institute for IT.

They have over 60,000 members in 150 countries, and a wider community of business leaders, educators, practitioners and policy-makers all committed to their mission of leading the IT industry through its ethical challenges, to support the people who work in the industry, and to make IT good for society.

What our students say about us:

"The training provided will assist me to conduct AI research projects in a more professional and systematic way. The knowledge provided will be incredibly valuable for my future study in the field of computer vision." — Muhammad Lecturer and AI PhD Candidate

“Good training materials for remote learning, and the most impressive part was the speed at which they responded to questions.” — Tom Data Protection Practitioner

"This proved to be a very valuable course to me." — Janet Business Analyst

Meet Our Instructor

Darren Winter is Director at Duco Digital and supports organisations with cutting-edge business intelligence, sales, and marketing automation solutions alongside courses and training in artificial intelligence, business analysis, and data protection across diverse sectors spanning the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and SE Asia.

Noteworthy achievements include training academics in AI for the Indonesian government and teaching students in Technology Sales for the Saudi Arabian government. In 2023, the UK Department of Business and Trade invited him as a leaders of AI for a trade mission to Indonesia where he discussed Indonesian AI and ethical policy with key stakeholders.

He is also studying for his PhD in AI Ethics at Cordoba University, Spain, where he is exploring the impacts of the EU AI Act upon organisations.

For whom is the “Leading with an IT Mindset” course designed?

Whether you're a seasoned professional seeking to refine your leadership approach or an individual stepping into a leadership role, the “Leading with an IT Mindset” course is crafted to support your journey. It's designed for:

Employers say leadership skills are in high demand, particularly in IT, with 70% of organisations surveyed saying they were struggling to find qualified leaders.

This Level 4 practitioner award encourages individuals in or working towards a leadership role, (this could be an IT or technical-based role), to learn how to demonstrate modern leadership behaviours to nurture a high-performing team, especially during a time of organisational change.

By completing this course you will be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of:

67% of employers say they have had to hire new employees because of poor communication skills.

Communication skills are required in nearly every business role, namely:
• Sales and Account Management
• Customer Service
• Health

• Robotics

• Engineering & Manufacturing

• Finance

• Marketing

• Transport

• Automotive

• Advertising

• Retail

• Researchers

• Cyber Security

• IT

• Education...