Comprehensive IT Due Diligence Checklist and Best Practices for Mergers and Acquisitions
This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct thorough IT due diligence in mergers and acquisitions. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service.Course Overview This course is divided into 8 modules, covering over 80 topics related to IT due diligence in mergers and acquisitions. The curriculum is designed to be interactive, engaging, comprehensive, personalized, up-to-date, practical, and relevant to real-world applications.
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to IT Due Diligence
- Definition and importance of IT due diligence
- Role of IT due diligence in mergers and acquisitions
- Benefits and challenges of IT due diligence
- Best practices for IT due diligence
- Common pitfalls to avoid in IT due diligence
Module 2: Pre-Due Diligence Planning
- Defining the scope and objectives of IT due diligence
- Identifying key stakeholders and their roles
- Developing a due diligence plan and timeline
- Establishing a budget for IT due diligence
- Identifying potential risks and areas of focus
Module 3: IT Infrastructure Due Diligence
- Assessing the target company's IT infrastructure
- Evaluating hardware, software, and network components
- Identifying potential risks and areas for improvement
- Assessing data center and cloud infrastructure
- Evaluating IT service management processes
Module 4: IT Security and Compliance Due Diligence
- Assessing the target company's IT security posture
- Evaluating compliance with relevant regulations and standards
- Identifying potential security risks and vulnerabilities
- Assessing incident response and disaster recovery plans
- Evaluating data protection and privacy practices
Module 5: IT Service Management and Operations Due Diligence
- Assessing the target company's IT service management processes
- Evaluating incident, problem, and change management processes
- Assessing IT service desk and support processes
- Evaluating IT operations and maintenance practices
- Identifying areas for improvement in IT service management
Module 6: IT Applications and Data Due Diligence
- Assessing the target company's IT applications and data
- Evaluating application functionality and performance
- Assessing data quality, integrity, and governance
- Identifying potential risks and areas for improvement
- Evaluating data migration and integration plans
Module 7: IT Project and Program Management Due Diligence
- Assessing the target company's IT project and program management practices
- Evaluating project management methodologies and frameworks
- Assessing project and program governance and oversight
- Identifying potential risks and areas for improvement
- Evaluating project and program delivery capabilities
Module 8: Post-Due Diligence Activities
- Documenting findings and recommendations
- Presenting results to stakeholders
- Developing a plan for addressing identified risks and areas for improvement
- Negotiating the terms of the acquisition or merger
- Planning for post-merger integration
Course Benefits Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: - Conduct thorough IT due diligence in mergers and acquisitions
- Identify potential risks and areas for improvement
- Develop a comprehensive IT due diligence plan
- Assess IT infrastructure, security, and compliance
- Evaluate IT service management and operations
- Assess IT applications and data
- Evaluate IT project and program management practices
- Develop a plan for addressing identified risks and areas for improvement
Receive a certificate upon completion issued by The Art of Service This course is designed to be interactive, engaging, comprehensive, personalized, up-to-date, practical, and relevant to real-world applications. The curriculum includes hands-on projects, bite-sized lessons, and lifetime access to course materials.,
Module 1: Introduction to IT Due Diligence
- Definition and importance of IT due diligence
- Role of IT due diligence in mergers and acquisitions
- Benefits and challenges of IT due diligence
- Best practices for IT due diligence
- Common pitfalls to avoid in IT due diligence
Module 2: Pre-Due Diligence Planning
- Defining the scope and objectives of IT due diligence
- Identifying key stakeholders and their roles
- Developing a due diligence plan and timeline
- Establishing a budget for IT due diligence
- Identifying potential risks and areas of focus
Module 3: IT Infrastructure Due Diligence
- Assessing the target company's IT infrastructure
- Evaluating hardware, software, and network components
- Identifying potential risks and areas for improvement
- Assessing data center and cloud infrastructure
- Evaluating IT service management processes
Module 4: IT Security and Compliance Due Diligence
- Assessing the target company's IT security posture
- Evaluating compliance with relevant regulations and standards
- Identifying potential security risks and vulnerabilities
- Assessing incident response and disaster recovery plans
- Evaluating data protection and privacy practices
Module 5: IT Service Management and Operations Due Diligence
- Assessing the target company's IT service management processes
- Evaluating incident, problem, and change management processes
- Assessing IT service desk and support processes
- Evaluating IT operations and maintenance practices
- Identifying areas for improvement in IT service management
Module 6: IT Applications and Data Due Diligence
- Assessing the target company's IT applications and data
- Evaluating application functionality and performance
- Assessing data quality, integrity, and governance
- Identifying potential risks and areas for improvement
- Evaluating data migration and integration plans
Module 7: IT Project and Program Management Due Diligence
- Assessing the target company's IT project and program management practices
- Evaluating project management methodologies and frameworks
- Assessing project and program governance and oversight
- Identifying potential risks and areas for improvement
- Evaluating project and program delivery capabilities
Module 8: Post-Due Diligence Activities
- Documenting findings and recommendations
- Presenting results to stakeholders
- Developing a plan for addressing identified risks and areas for improvement
- Negotiating the terms of the acquisition or merger
- Planning for post-merger integration