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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf Study, Virtual ClassroomVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

IT (Information Technology) plays a critical role in increasing corporate efficiency. Its significance originates from its capacity to enable new business opportunities and provide a more robust means of communication with customers and suppliers. The IT Management online course provides candidates with the technical knowledge and capabilities necessary to run a company's IT operations.

As the Information Technology industry is evolving at a reasonable pace, professionals must keep their knowledge and expertise up to date in order to properly manage the instability that this sector creates. The IT Management certification by Getsmarter and the University of Cape Town delivers the crucial knowledge to manage people, processes, skills, and resources within an IT context. The candidates will learn how to lead IT, teams, through different challenges posed by Digital Transformation. They will learn about different advances in information and communications technology and how they can streamline their business processes.

According to the IDC report, By 2023, worldwide spending on services and technologies that allow digitalisation is expected to reach 2.3 trillion dollars. The IT Management syllabus equips candidates with the skills needed to manage IT infrastructure and procedures, as well as to lead an IT department in tackling the difficulties of information technology.

The Highlights

  • Course provider Getsmarter
  • Online learning
  • 7-10 hours per week
  • Projects and assessments
  • Downloadable resources
  • Shareable certificate
  • Self-paced learning
  • Split option of payment
  • 8 weeks duration
  • Offered by University of Cape Town

Programme Offerings

  • Offline resources
  • Infographics
  • Self-paced learning
  • quizzes
  • Live polls
  • video lectures
  • online learning
  • Case studies.

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesUCT Cape Town

The fees for the course Information Technology Management is -

HeadAmount in INR
Programme feesRs. 61,799


Installment Plan

1st installmentRequired before:

2025-01-21

Amount Due:

₹30,900.00 INR

2nd installmentRequired before:

2025-02-20

Amount Due:

₹30,899.00 INR


Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

To qualify for the IT Management certification, Learners are required to complete the online learning modules, as well as activities, assignments, live quizzes, and in-course examinations. Learners must maintain a certain level of attendance set by the course provider. Rating is based on a sequence of classroom activity sessions and tests submitted throughout the online learning period. To be eligible for certification, learners must follow all of the standards outlined in the course manual.

What you will learn

Auditing skillKnowledge of IT industry

Upon completing the IT Management certification syllabus, the candidates will become adept at the following:

  • IT best practices include budgeting and resourcing, the IT value chain, security, compliance and risk, and change management.
  • DevOps, Cyber Security, Networks 
  • Cloud, Internet of Things and Design Thinking.

Who it is for

The IT Management certification course is ideal for professionals such as:

  • Computer Programmer
  • Computer System Analyst
  • Computer System Administrator
  • Computer Systems Engineer
  • IT Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Manager

Admission Details

To get admission in the IT Management course for beginners, follow the steps outlined below:

Step 1. Go to the official course page of IT Management.

Step 2. Locate the ‘Register Now’ button available on the program page and tap to start the registration process

Step 3. Read the terms and conditions carefully and accept to further proceed

Step 4. Generate your account on the course provider website by filling in personal information

Step 5. Provide the billing address related details and fill in the sponsor details if any

Step 6. Pay the training fee and start learning from the scheduled date

Application Details

Candidates who wish to take the IT Management certification course needs to fill in the profile details (First name, sur name, email, new password). Then they can proceed to the billing.

The Syllabus

  • Define IT management as a functional role
  • Identify the core responsibilities and key skills needed by an IT manager
  • Recognise the value of change management, data management, and project management processes
  • Share your personal goals for the course, and consider your current IT knowledge and experience
  • Review the requirements for your ongoing projects
  • Research current IT trends

  • Recognise key financial terminology
  • Indicate essential aspects of the decision-making process for optimal budgeting
  • Discuss the value IT services add to an organisation
  • Choose cost models appropriate to an organisation's needs
  • Identify the eight Wastes of Lean
  • Articulate lean strategies to reduce costs and maximise value
  • Determine appropriate sourcing strategies for different business functions

  • Identify knowledge and expertise within an organisation
  • Review knowledge management systems, information sharing, and skills development
  • Articulate effective methods for acquiring, developing, and retaining staff
  • Analyse the skills, knowledge, and expertise distribution within an organisation
  • Recommend a strategic approach for managing knowledge, skills, and people in an organisation
  • Reflect on your experiences of being managed or managing others
  • Research current IT trends

  • Interpret business processes and the role of business process management
  • Explain the need for change management in an organisation
  • Articulate critical elements of vendor management
  • Interpret data from an analytics dashboard
  • Determine the benefits of big data, business analytics, and business intelligence
  • Analyse a data analytics dashboard to improve an IT management process

  • Identify the value chain in an organisation
  • Interpret Porter's value chain and Five Forces Model
  • Determine an organisation's IT value through value stream mapping
  • Identify the benefits and risks of SCM, ERP, and CRM implementation within an organisation
  • Apply value stream mapping to a case study
  • Research current IT trends

  • Indicate security considerations in IT management
  • Review IT compliance and legal considerations for organisations
  • Identify types of IT policies and the need for policies
  • Choose appropriate risk and disaster management strategies
  • Show your knowledge of security and risk in IT

  • Review how to implement IT in an organisation
  • Determine how DevOps and design thinking can be used to improve organisational functioning
  • Select current IT trends in response to specific business challenges
  • Recommend IT solutions to business challenges
  • Research current trends in IT

  • Identify current trends in IT management
  • Determine the key steps of the strategic planning and management process
  • Analyse the process of successful strategy implementation
  • Assess the value of a one-page strategic plan for planning an organisation's strategy
  • Create a one-page strategic plan
  • Share your main insights from the course

Instructors

UCT Cape Town Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What does an IT Manager do?

An information technology manager is in charge of a company's computing needs.

2: What is an Information Technology Management degree?

An Information Technology management degree is a sort of study that teaches students how to manage information using computer systems and software.

3: How do I become an IT manager?

By doing the IT Management course from UCT, one can become an IT manager.

4: Which is the best job in the IT field?

The Big Data Engineer is the best, engaging, and rewarding job in the IT field.

5: What is an IT job salary?

According to a Glassdoor survey, the average income of an IT Specialist is 7,14,864 in India.

6: What is the mode of teaching in the IT Management training course?

The course is online. The online instructional material (downloadable), Interactive peer learning, weekly class-wide forums, small group discussions, video lectures, infographics, live polls, real-world case studies, quizzes, projects 

7: What is the duration of the IT Management online course?

The duration of the course is for 8 weeks. The candidates will have to spend 7 - 10 hours per week.

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