Digital_Transformation_Course

Digital Transformation (DT) Course

Overview

The CDRP^® is a 2-day course is designed to expose attendants to the overall risk management process. Focus is on both the data centre infrastructure and the physical data centre facility and equipment; the attendant will learn how to identify and quantify risk in their organization, creating the ability to reduce the risk to a level acceptable for the organization. The course is based on international standards (ISO/IEC27001:2005) and guidelines (ISO/IEC27005:2011, NIST800-30, ISO/IEC31000) and will additionally prepare the candidate being able to take part and assist in corporate certification processes that may apply.

Audience

This course is perfect for companies that want to work better with digital technologies and need a bit of direction to focus their energy. Your organisation may be:

A business, organisation or government agency that feels like it has fallen behind in the use of technology and wants to set a (new) strategy.
An organisation that is looking to modernise internal processes and systems, to make them more efficient and/or future-proof.
A consumer-focused company who wants to use technology to better support customers’ experiences, build long lasting customer loyalty and revenue streams.
A digital agency, solution developer/provider, IT consultancy, who wants learn more about new technologies in order to be able to better support clients and win more business.

You may be:

Management and senior management who contribute to the organisation’s strategy, and/or department’s direction.
Someone who wants to learn new skills and ways of thinking about digital, to apply to your work environment and boost your career.

Prerequisites

None. Just a willingness to look critically at current situations, to be able to imagine what could be better, and to have the drive to make it happen.

Course Benefits

After completion of the course the participant will be able to:

Explain digital transformation and its impact on the future of your business and industry
Identify the current state of your organisation’s IT strategy and add valuable contribution to the digital transformation strategy of your department and the organisation
Discuss these technologies confidently with vendors and make well-informed decisions for your organisation on the strategy, which includes selection of technology/solutions to implement at the right time and for the right purpose in this fast paced digital landscape to ensure the business remains relevant, competitive and sustainable

The course will also provide valuable insight in various technologies which are critical to Digital Transformation for your organization. You will also be able to:

Gain solid understanding of Blockchain, Big Data and Articial Intelligence (AI)
Identify the different types of Blockchain, Big Data and AI; their applications, their benets and drawbacks
Understand Cloud Computing and the different models, criteria and considerations for selection and implementation, including nancials, legal, security and migration
Understand IoT and the different categories, their applications, the criteria for implementation including costs, security and privacy aspects.

Course Syllabus

IT strategy

The old-fashioned way
The traditional way
The modern way

Digital Transformation

What is digital transformation
Digital transformation frameworks
Potential benefits
Where are we standing

Technology Trends

Technology trends
High-level strategy
Research and Development

Blockchain

What is blockchain
How it works
Example of application
When to consider blockchain
Types of blockchain
Benefits and drawbacks

Big Data

What is Big Data
What is Data Science and Data Analytics
Data Science lifecycle
Possible applications
Benefits and drawbacks

Artificial Intelligence

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)
History of AI
AI Technologies
Benefits and drawbacks

Cloud Computing

Cloud computing guidelines
Characteristics of cloud computing
Service models
Deployment models
Strategy
Financial considerations
Legal and compliance
Security
Business Continuity
Migration strategy

Internet of Things (IoT)

What is the Internet of Things (IoT)
Glossary
Standards / protocols / communication
Categories
Challenges
Ecosystem
Strategy
Cost considerations
Risk
Security

Delivery Structure and Methods

This course is lectured by an EPI Certified Instructor using a combination of lectures and question-and-answer sessions to discuss participants’ specific needs and issues experienced in their own environment. Participants are able to tap into the trainer’s extensive experience to enable them to solve practical problems in their current environment, thus gaining tremendous value.

The Digital Transformation course is available in the following delivery methods:

ILT – Instructor Led Training (upon request)
VILT – Virtual ILT (upon request)
TOD – Training On Demand (available)

Exam

The Digital Transformation exam is optional. The exam is a 45-minute exam, with 25 multiple-choice question and available online. The passing rate is a minimum of 15 correct answers and the results are known immediately.

Certification

Certification is an option. Candidates who successfully pass the exam will receive an EPI Certicate of Achievement upon passing the exam. The certication is valid for three years after which the student needs to re-certify.

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