Strategic IT Management, Governance & Digital Transformation in Banking

10 – 14 May 2027
Sandton Centre Johannesburg South Africa

strategic IT management

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R19, 999.00 Per Delegate

Course overview:

The banking industry is undergoing rapid technological transformation, driven by digital banking, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cybersecurity, automation, fintech partnerships and changing customer expectations. As technology becomes increasingly central to banking operations and service delivery, institutions require a well-defined IT strategy, effective governance structures and a coordinated approach to digital transformation.

This programme, Strategic IT Management, Governance & Digital Transformation in Banking, is designed to equip banking professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to strategically manage technology, strengthen IT governance and drive sustainable digital transformation. It examines how IT can be aligned with the bank’s business objectives while ensuring effective management of technology risks, cybersecurity, data, infrastructure, digital platforms and regulatory requirements.

The programme provides a practical understanding of key areas including IT strategy and governance, enterprise architecture, core banking systems, digital banking, cloud technology, data and analytics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, IT risk, technology innovation, fintech and operational resilience. Participants will also explore approaches to modernising legacy systems, managing technology investments, improving IT service delivery and implementing digital transformation initiatives.

Course Objectives

• Align IT strategy with the bank’s overall business and corporate strategy.
• Develop and implement effective banking IT strategies and digital transformation roadmaps.
• Understand the principles of IT governance, accountability and technology oversight.
• Strengthen IT risk management, cybersecurity and technology controls.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and their application within banking.
• Understand digital banking, mobile banking, APIs and open banking ecosystems.
• Apply cloud computing and modern infrastructure strategies in banking.
• Use data, analytics and AI to support decision-making and banking operations.
• Improve IT service delivery, operational resilience and business continuity.
• Manage technology projects, transformation programmes and organisational change.
• Strengthen vendor, outsourcing and third-party technology management.
• Understand regulatory and compliance considerations associated with banking technology.
• Develop practical approaches to innovation while managing technology risks.
• Assess the maturity of an institution’s digital transformation journey.
• Develop an actionable IT Governance and Digital Transformation Roadmap.

Who Should Attend

• Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
• Chief Technology Officers (CTOs)
• Heads of IT / Head of Information Technology
• Head of Digital Transformation
• Head of Digital Banking
• IT Managers and Senior IT Managers
• IT Governance Managers
• Enterprise Architects
• Technology Architects
• IT Risk Managers
• Information Security / Cybersecurity Managers
• Data and Analytics Managers
• Core Banking System Managers
• Digital Banking Managers
• IT Project and Programme Managers
• Business Technology Managers
• Operations and Technology Executives
• Internal Audit and IT Audit Managers
• Risk and Compliance Managers involved in technology governance
• Senior banking executives responsible for technology strategy and transformation

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IN HOUSE AND ONLINE TRAINING

While both In-House and Online training can present with cost-effectiveness and time-efficacy, there are some very specific differences between in-house courses and those based online.
The demand for additional courses by individuals or groups of people is increasing. Still, it depends entirely on the preferences of a person what type of training he or she wants to receive. Online courses and in-house training carry some similarities but they are considered to exhibit some very pivotal differences too. Despite that, both types of learning can be really beneficial for attendees.

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