IMI Diploma in Cloud Strategy

Course details

The IMI Diploma in Cloud Strategy is an exciting new addition to the suite of IMI Diplomas linking to the Master of Business (MoB) framework. Cloud computing opens up new ways of doing business. But to leverage any cloud opportunity effectively, a well-informed and rigorously developed cloud strategy is essential. The IMI Diploma in Cloud Strategy will enable you to evaluate business opportunities presented by cloud-based information systems. You will assess the key organisational and technological challenges of migrating applications and services to an external provider. You will develop a rigorous and practical business case for moving your organisation to the cloud. You will identify and address the overriding strategic issues that your organisation will need to address to take advantage of cloud computing opportunities. You will learn to map a cloud migration path that ensures flexibility as processes evolve over time. Througout the programme you will have the opportunity to practically apply your learning directly within your organisation. Emphasis is placed upon combining classroom teaching with a creative mix of action learning, class discussion, case study analysis and individual and group activities. You will complete the programme by writing a “Cloud Strategy Blueprint” for your organisation. Learning objectives Develop a cutting-edge understanding of the cloud computing revolution and the opportunities this presents to modern business Understand your strategic business model Evaluate cloud-bases opportunities and assess their relevance to your organisation Evaluate your business processes to determine which may be best suited to the cloud Develop a rigorous and practical “Cloud Strategy Blueprint” for your business Enhance your capability as a contributor to your organisation’s management team How does it work? Step 1: Successfully complete any one of the suite of eleven IMI Diploma programmes. Step 2: Successfully complete a second IMI Diploma of your choosing.* Step 3: Successfully complete the IMI Business Research Project. Who is eligible? If you have earned a Level 9 award

The IMI Diploma in Cloud Strategy is an exciting new addition to the suite of IMI Diplomas linking to the Master of Business (MoB) framework.

Cloud computing opens up new ways of doing business. But to leverage any cloud opportunity effectively, a well-informed and rigorously developed cloud strategy is essential.

The IMI Diploma in Cloud Strategy will enable you to evaluate business opportunities presented by cloud-based information systems. You will assess the key organisational and technological challenges of migrating applications and services to an external provider. You will develop a rigorous and practical business case for moving your organisation to the cloud. You will identify and address the overriding strategic issues that your organisation will need to address to take advantage of cloud computing opportunities. You will learn to map a cloud migration path that ensures flexibility as processes evolve over time.

Througout the programme you will have the opportunity to practically apply your learning directly within your organisation. Emphasis is placed upon combining classroom teaching with a creative mix of action learning, class discussion, case study analysis and individual and group activities. You will complete the programme by writing a “Cloud Strategy Blueprint” for your organisation.

Learning objectives

Develop a cutting-edge understanding of the cloud computing revolution and the opportunities this presents to modern business

Understand your strategic business model

Evaluate cloud-bases opportunities and assess their relevance to your organisation

Evaluate your business processes to determine which may be best suited to the cloud

Develop a rigorous and practical “Cloud Strategy Blueprint” for your business

Enhance your capability as a contributor to your organisation’s management team

Just 3 Steps to a Master of Business

How does it work?

Step 1: Successfully complete any one of the suite of eleven IMI Diploma programmes.

Step 2: Successfully complete a second IMI Diploma of your choosing.*

Step 3: Successfully complete the IMI Business Research Project.

Who is eligible?

If you have earned a Level 9 award from another academic institution, or if you completed an IMI Diploma since October 2008, you may be considered eligible to proceed directly to the second stage of the MoB.

from another academic institution, or if you completed an IMI Diploma since October 2008, you may be considered eligible to proceed directly to the second stage of the MoB.