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The importance of leveraging technology
The beauty of technology is its constant advancement, growth, and evolution. It can never be contained or segmented. The possibilities are limited solely by the intentions behind its use. But, as previously seen in the course Management of Technology: Roadmapping & Development, we can understand and leverage technology to improve almost any aspect of our lives.
76%
The effects of the pandemic drove 76% of businesses to strategize long-term changes in their IT.
Source: Spiceworks Ziff Davis
$5 trillion
The global technology industry is forecast to reach $5 trillion in 2021.
Source: CompTIA
4.6 million
There were 4.6 million job postings related to tech in 2019.
Source: Cyberstates
An online course for leveraging your competitive advantage
Management of Technology: Strategy & Portfolio Analysis is designed to expand and build upon the knowledge acquired by professionals in Management of Technology: Roadmapping & Development. In this continuation of the first course, the comprehensive goal is to lead participants in their quest to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively manage technology within their organizations.
Participants will explore how to build and manage an efficient technology portfolio, examining how to thoroughly analyze it while also uncovering what we can expect from technology in the future. To do so, participants will be provided with a wide variety of real case studies and practical exercises from diverse industries.
When you enroll in this course, you will receive a complimentary copy of Prof. Olivier de Weck’s eTextbook, Technology Roadmapping and Development: A Quantitative Approach to the Management of Technology. The book complements the Management of Technology: Strategy & Portfolio Analysis course by detailing topics regarding principles, methods, and tools of technology management for organizations and technologically enabled systems. Find more information about the book here.
The skills you will develop
1.
You will analyse and evaluate technologies
in the context of an entire system.
2.
You will understand technology infusion
and the process of creating a systematic framework to quantify and assess its impact.
3.
You will develop a deep understanding
of the social, organizational, and fiscal influence in technological progress.
4.
You will set up and run
an effective technology scouting organization, as well as its associated processes.
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You will identify
the different types of intelligence technologies.
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You will comprehend the system dynamics modeling
approach to model technical innovation.
7.
You will anticipate and prepare
for future technological evolution.
In addition, you will receive a Certificate of Completion
All the participants who successfully complete the online course Management of Technology: Strategy & Portfolio Analysis will receive an MIT Professional Education Certificate of Completion. Furthermore, participants will receive * MIT Continuing Education Units (CEUs)*.
To obtain CEUs, complete the accreditation confirmation, which is available at the end of the course. CEUs are calculated for each course based on the number of learning hours.
* The Continuing Education Unit (CEU) is defined as 10 contact hours of ongoing learning to indicate the amount of time they have devoted to a non-credit/non-degree professional development program.
To understand whether or not these CEUs may be applied toward professional certification, licensing requirements, or other required training or continuing education hours, please consult your training department or licensing authority directly.
This course is designed for
- CTOs, CINOs, AND LEADERS OF TECHNOLOGICAL DEPARTMENTS OR PROJECTS
who need to understand the evolution of technology and optimal technology management for their organizations.
- TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS
who want to obtain a broader strategic vision of how methods and tools of technology management can transform their business operations.
- CEOs, ENTREPRENEURS, AND FUNCTIONAL MANAGERS
in technical areas or sectors looking to create new business models and scale up their current operations.
- PROFESSIONALS
who wants to understand the benefits and opportunities that technology offers for digital transformation in their organization.
PREREQUISITES
In order to correctly grasp, understand, and benefit from the content of this course, participants are required to have successfully completed the online course Management of Technology: Roadmapping & Development.
Meet the instructors of this course
Listed in alphabetical order
PROF. OLIVIER DE WECK
Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Engineering Systems, MIT
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Olivier de Weck is a leader in systems engineering research. He focuses on how complex man-made systems such as aircraft, spacecraft, automobiles, printers, and critical infrastructures are designed and how they evolve over time. His main emphasis is on strategic properties that have the potential to maximize lifecycle value. Since 2001 his group has developed novel quantitative methods and tools that explicitly consider manufacturability, flexibility, commonality, and sustainability among other characteristics. Prof. de Weck’s teaching emphasizes excellence, innovation, and bridging of theory and practice.
Prof. de Weck holds degrees in industrial engineering from ETH Zurich and aerospace systems engineering from MIT. Before joining MIT, he was a liaison engineer and later engineering program manager on the F/A-18 aircraft program at McDonnell Douglas.
When you enroll in this course, you will receive a complimentary copy of Prof. Olivier de Weck’s eTextbook, Technology Roadmapping and Development: A Quantitative Approach to the Management of Technology. The book complements the Management of Technology: Strategy & Portfolio Analysis course by detailing topics regarding principles, methods, and tools of technology management for organizations and technologically enabled systems. Find more information about the book here.
Discover the experience of our participants
XENIA LECHA
IT/Data Cisco Company
This course provides a very comprehensive overview of the strategies and methodologies needed to effectively manage technology in any organization. I feel like I am coming out of it with a Swiss knife type tool-box I will be able to apply anywhere to drive successful innovation. It is full of great insight, great in-depth examples and a ton of useful exercises. I would a absolutely recommend it to anyone looking to hone technology management skills.
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