University of the Witwatersrand

Information Technology Management for Chief Information Officer Teams

This course provides a holistic, foundational view of IT management for CIO team members, enabling learners to transition into valuable strategic business partners.

R16,411.30 (excl. VAT)

07 Sep, 2026

Register by: 02 Sep, 2026

Overview

Information technology lies at the heart of every business organisation the world over. Digital transformation is the buzzword in organisations and many IT departments are now expected to engage with the entire business and no longer act as the traditional back-office support function.

This disruption of traditional silo’s to encourage a collaborative approach is an early step in initiating digital transformation. The information technology team, led by the chief information officer, has become a vital strategic and operational function. If you are an IT professional looking to grow and hone your skills so that you can lead an effective technology and information function, this is the IT Management for CIO Teams online short course for you.

Curriculum

Module 1: The Digital Age
Module 2: The role of IT in an organisation
Module 3: Organising and leading IT
Module 4: IT as business technology
Module 5: IT service and project management
Module 6: Benefits realisation
Module 7: IT business partner
Module 8: Strategy and leadership

Outcomes

Strong leadership and strategic skills translating into effective IT solutions for a business
Adept at analysing and organising existing IT systems and conceptualising solutions
Adapt at project management and delivering a strong IT service offering
Gain an understanding of the digital age and its impact on business
Understand the transition from IT to Business Technology
What does it take to become an IT business partner

How will you learn?

Module 1: The Digital Age
Module 2: The role of IT in an organisation
Module 3: Organising and leading IT
Module 4: IT as business technology
Module 5: IT service and project management
Module 6: Benefits realisation
Module 7: IT business partner
Module 8: Strategy and leadership

What will you achieve?

Strong leadership and strategic skills translating into effective IT solutions for a business
Adept at analysing and organising existing IT systems and conceptualising solutions
Adapt at project management and delivering a strong IT service offering
Gain an understanding of the digital age and its impact on business
Understand the transition from IT to Business Technology
What does it take to become an IT business partner

How will you learn?

Module 1: The Digital Age
Module 2: The role of IT in an organisation
Module 3: Organising and leading IT
Module 4: IT as business technology
Module 5: IT service and project management
Module 6: Benefits realisation
Module 7: IT business partner
Module 8: Strategy and leadership

What will you achieve?

Strong leadership and strategic skills translating into effective IT solutions for a business
Adept at analysing and organising existing IT systems and conceptualising solutions
Adapt at project management and delivering a strong IT service offering
Gain an understanding of the digital age and its impact on business
Understand the transition from IT to Business Technology
What does it take to become an IT business partner

Format:

Certified Online Short Course

Duration:

10 Weeks

Hours per week

5 to 7 hours

Breakdown

8 weeks consecutive online lectures, one exam in week 10

Certification:

Certificate of Competence

Language

English

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