Mastering IT Due Diligence: A Step-by-Step Guide to Assessing Technology Assets
Course Overview This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct thorough IT due diligence assessments. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, demonstrating their expertise in assessing technology assets.
Course Features - Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Comprehensive and personalized course content
- Up-to-date and practical information on IT due diligence
- Real-world applications and case studies
- High-quality content developed by expert instructors
- Certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
- Flexible learning options, including mobile accessibility
- User-friendly interface and community-driven learning environment
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access to course materials
- Gamification and progress tracking features
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to IT Due Diligence
- Defining IT due diligence and its importance
- Understanding the role of IT due diligence in mergers and acquisitions
- Identifying key stakeholders and their roles in IT due diligence
- Overview of the IT due diligence process
Module 2: Assessing IT Infrastructure
- Evaluating network architecture and security
- Assessing server and storage infrastructure
- Reviewing database management systems
- Examining IT service management processes
Module 3: Evaluating IT Applications
- Assessing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
- Evaluating customer relationship management (CRM) systems
- Reviewing supply chain management (SCM) systems
- Examining other critical business applications
Module 4: Reviewing IT Security and Risk Management
- Assessing IT security policies and procedures
- Evaluating threat and vulnerability management practices
- Reviewing incident response and disaster recovery plans
- Examining IT risk management frameworks
Module 5: Examining IT Operations and Management
- Assessing IT service desk operations
- Evaluating IT asset management practices
- Reviewing IT project management methodologies
- Examining IT governance frameworks
Module 6: Reviewing IT Contracts and Agreements
- Assessing IT service level agreements (SLAs)
- Evaluating IT vendor contracts
- Reviewing software licensing agreements
- Examining other critical IT contracts and agreements
Module 7: Conducting IT Due Diligence Interviews
- Preparing for IT due diligence interviews
- Conducting effective IT due diligence interviews
- Documenting and analyzing interview findings
- Using interview findings to inform IT due diligence assessments
Module 8: Analyzing IT Due Diligence Data
- Collecting and analyzing IT due diligence data
- Using data analytics to inform IT due diligence assessments
- Creating effective IT due diligence reports
- Presenting IT due diligence findings to stakeholders
Module 9: Managing IT Due Diligence Projects
- Planning and executing IT due diligence projects
- Managing IT due diligence project teams
- Coordinating with stakeholders and vendors
- Ensuring IT due diligence project quality and timeliness
Module 10: IT Due Diligence Best Practices
- Establishing IT due diligence best practices
- Maintaining IT due diligence documentation
- Continuously improving IT due diligence processes
- Staying up-to-date with IT due diligence trends and developments
Certificate Upon completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, demonstrating their expertise in assessing technology assets.,
- Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Comprehensive and personalized course content
- Up-to-date and practical information on IT due diligence
- Real-world applications and case studies
- High-quality content developed by expert instructors
- Certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
- Flexible learning options, including mobile accessibility
- User-friendly interface and community-driven learning environment
- Actionable insights and hands-on projects
- Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access to course materials
- Gamification and progress tracking features