Hello again allengoogle-ga,
This question seems to be closely related to the prior question I
answered for you. The questions raised in the comment by drtandem-ga
are very important to exploring possible answers for you.
Information Technology is a huge field and there are many jobs and
specialty areas so it is difficult to give you a focused answer to
your question. However, there is lots of information available so that
you can attack the problem from many perspectives. I?ve collected a
wide variety of resources to help you arrive at appropriate
educational goals and objectives for an IT manager.
To help you get started, I gathered general information about IT
careers. The links and sources I?ve included will help you identify
what kind of IT manager you?re concerned with and then discover what
kind of education and training is necessary for that job. There are
two main areas that must be covered, no matter which area of IT you
specialize in. All information technology professionals must have
technical expertise in their chosen specialty and must commit to
continuous learning to keep up-to-date as the technology changes.
In addition, information technology managers must also be skilled in
general supervisory and management competencies. There are many
programs offering communications, leadership and general management
training. Technology managers who want to advance their careers also
must gain a good understanding of the business side of their
organization. Training in business strategy, finance and understanding
the specific industry are essential.
I?ve gathered information about a variety of training programs at all
levels from technical certification to executive development to help
you explore the possibilities for gaining skills as an IT managers.
I hope that the research I?ve provided will meet your needs. Please
don?t hesitate to ask for clarification if any of this is confusing.
Best wishes for your explorations.
~ czh ~
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IT MANAGEMENT TRAINING SUBJECT AREAS AND PROGRAMS
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http://www.itaa.org/workforce/studies/hw00execsumm.htm
Executive Summary - Bridging the Gap: Information Technology Skills
for a New Millennium
-- The hottest, most in demand jobs
-- The skills workers need to grab one of these hot jobs
-- The best ways for workers to acquire these skills
***** This report highlights the emerging trends in information
technology and provides insights on how managers can keep up with
their education and training to stay competitive..
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http://asia.cnet.com/itmanager/trends/0,39006409,39133749,00.htm
Choose your next training course carefully
Monday, June 2 2003 12:01 PM
Job stress and career worries, obviously, are elevated by all these
conditions. But, while it may not seem appropriate, it?s actually a
great time for IT professionals to home in on the basics and strive to
improve skills. Anything you can do to set yourself apart from the
crowd or better direct your career path is worthwhile. When
unemployment hits or layoffs loom large, you might as well make the
best of a bad situation by gearing up for a major job hunt by adding
something helpful to your resume.
The big question, however, is whether you should learn new skills in
your current area, move in a totally different tech direction and
learn something entirely new, or focus on necessary, but nontechnical,
business skills.
***** This article discusses how to continue your professional
development in tough economic times.
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http://www.aeanet.org/Education/EducationStart.asp
American Electronics Association
Executive Education & Management Training Programs
Make important business connections, develop new strategies and gain
essential leadership skills through the AeA Education and Training
Programs. These programs address the issues and challenges business
professionals face in today's high-tech industry.
***** These programs offer you a sampling of the types of advanced
education and training that is available for IT managers.
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http://www.battelle.org/conferences/hitt/international.stm
Hitt Institute of Technology Training
International Program in Science & Technology Management
Battelle is pleased to announce the 17th Annual internationally
recognized "Program in Science and Technology Management" with the
opening of the Hitt Institute of Technology Training. For 20 years
Battelle, the world's largest private research and development
organization, conducted international technology management courses
under the direction of Dr. William Hitt. These courses concluded with
the unfortunate passing of Dr. Hitt in1998. Responding to continuous
inquiries and requests, Battelle is reinstating the Program in honor
of Dr. Hitt and updating the curriculum to reflect today's best
practices in technology management.
***** This is a program that addresses the special needs technology managers.
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http://www.ciosummit.com/ryerson.html
IT Leadership Development Program
The IT Leadership Development Program is a unique collaboration
between Ryerson University?s School of Information Technology
Management (ITM), which offers the only curriculum in Canada that
covers the business management of information, communication and
technology, and THE CIO SUMMIT®, which for more than 10 years has been
Canada?s leader in IT executive development. It comprises three
four-day modules.
It is an innovative university-level program aimed at preparing
today?s information technology managers for the challenges they will
face as they reach the senior management level in their organizations.
Participants will gain a better understanding of the role of the CIO,
the business-critical manager who today must deal with the triad of
information, business process and systems. They will also learn how to
cope with the politics of being a member of the senior executive team,
to act with agility in decision making, to identify the business
drivers of IT support, to mitigate risk factors, to analyze key
metrics for the return on investment and to understand the legal and
contractual issues of outsourcing. Inspired by faculty members with
years of industry experience, participants are encouraged to share
best practices and develop executive strategies and ideas that will
carry them into the future.
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http://www.trainingregistry.com/
The Training Registry is a directory of training workshops and
seminars. We list hundreds of trainers, consultants & consulting
services and thousands of training topics, seminars and workshops
covering all delivery media, including instructor led, online courses,
computer based training, videos, and more. We also list computer labs
& classrooms and keynote speakers. Human resource management
professionals, trainers and other training & development professionals
particularly will find our site worth bookmarking.
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http://www.mde.net/institute/page2.html
IT Manager Development Institute
Class objectives:
Each participant will gain practical knowledge of what to do to be
successful as an IT Manager, insight on how to go about it, and will
receive many examples and tools that will help implement the concepts
quickly and easily. Tips and techniques of the trade are shared to
help participants learn the productive ways of getting things done and
keys that empower you to achieve more.
***** This is a one-week training program covering the basics for the IT manager.
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http://64.28.79.79/conferences/
CXO Executive Programs provide educational and networking
opportunities for corporate and government executives who need to
continuously expand their knowledge of technology, master the
associated business and management issues, and stay current on
innovative products and services. We offer several types of events,
all of which attract a powerful and influential audience.
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http://www.cio.com/archive/110103/hs_class.html
CIOs in a Class by Themselves
Leadership training courses target what's different about IT execs
With the credibility and ultimate value of IT under a microscope these
days, CIOs must demonstrate solid leadership skills, both within their
IT departments and among other, non-IT executives. To meet the
specific training needs of CIOs, a few programs that focus exclusively
on IT leadership have cropped up. They offer differing perspectives
and content, but each is aimed at making CIOs better, more credible
corporate leaders.
***** This article discusses the special training needs of CIO?s and
includes descriptions for four high-profile programs.
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http://www.pmsolutions.com/press/101603.htm
PM College® and Carnegie Mellon's CIO Institute Offer Complete IT
Project Management Master's Certificate Program Twice in 2004
Program gives government IT professionals more opportunities to comply
with OMB funding requirements
ARLINGTON, VA (October 16, 2003) ? PM College®, the corporate training
and professional development arm of project management consulting firm
PM Solutions, is once again teaming with Carnegie Mellon's Chief
Information Officer (CIO) Institute to deliver its full IT Project
Management Master's Certificate Program twice in 2004.
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http://ohr.gsfc.nasa.gov/DevGuide/DevPrograms/ldphq20.htm
Headquarters Training and Development
Leadership Development Program
CIO University
Description
The CIO University is a 1-year developmental assignment. The
individual will participate in different IT-related activities or
initiatives within the CIO Office. These developmental experiences may
include work involving the IT Security Program, the E-Government or
SRR initiatives, or the IT Capital Planning process. In addition to
these activities, the individual will attend one of the Federal CIO
University offerings. The Federal CIO University is a virtual
consortium of universities, which offers graduate level programs that
directly address the executive core competencies adopted by the
Federal CIO Council.
The four universities currently participating are Carnegie Mellon
University, George Mason University, George Washington University, and
the University of Maryland University College.
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In financial services, CIO role requires strong education
May 5, 2003
Question: What training do I need to become a CIO at a bank?
Answer: A master's degree is a must and will broaden your employment
opportunities. ... Your keys to long-term success will be your
functional knowledge and your managerial skills. (It is a little late
to restart your career on the technical career ladder.) Training will
be useful as it will improve these skills, fill in gaps in your
experience, and enhance your credentials.
Training is only a small part of what you will need to successfully
pursue the CIO career goal. An advanced degree is your best bet. My
preference is for a master?s degree in MIS or CIS. A master?s degree
in computer science would be a second choice, although these programs
are typically geared toward careers in product development rather than
IT management. An MBA with an IT focus would be another good choice.
If you go the MBA route, I strongly recommend you get it from a
top-name school. A commuter-school MBA can damage your resume.
Training IT's Top Leaders
Computerworld decided to take a look at what's being offered at
Darden, which is considered by IT executives to be one of the premier
executive education programs for current and future IT leaders.
Darden offers a wide variety of executive education courses, but TEP
is the jewel in its crown. Participants whose companies sponsor their
attendance at TEP know that they are on the fast track to the
executive suite.
"Future CIOs don't need more training in technology, and they don't
need more courses in project management. They need this leadership
training," says Brandt Allen, associate dean of Darden's executive
education program, whose own background includes teaching at Harvard
University and working at IBM as a consultant to CIOs.
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http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-6299-1049041.html
May 17, 2002 -- Extend your expertise with this list of executive
training resources
As they advance into high-level management, many IT leaders could
benefit from training geared specifically toward executives. Some
CIOs, for example, may have degrees in engineering or CIS, but would
like to boost their education through finance or management classes.
Others may find peer seminars very useful for discussing and sharing
new developments in enterprise computing.
Universities and training centers nationwide offer everything from
one-day seminars to two-year degree programs for tech executives.
We?ve rounded up the following links to programs, but by no means is
this list exhaustive. If you would like to enhance your expertise but
don?t see an offering that?s at a good time and place for you, be sure
to contact universities in your area.
***** This is a collection of executive training programs aimed
especially at IT professionals.
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http://www.cio.com/archive/120102/career.html
To B (School) or Not to B (School)
That is the question when it comes to deciding how best to further your career.
AS FREQUENT READERS of this column can attest, I am an outspoken
advocate of the MBA as an important professional credential?and
candidate differentiator?for CIOs and other senior IT leaders. But
before you ask, Should I get an MBA? you need to ask another question:
What are my primary areas of interest, and what are my career goals
and aspirations?
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http://www.rms.net/
RMS Provides IT Business Seminars, Self-Study Guides and Software
Focusing on the Business Side of Information Technology.
IT Budgeting, Business Case, Metrics, Cost-Benefit Analysis, ROI and more ...
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http://www.cio-chime.org/general/gen8.asp
College of Health-Care Information Management Executives
The College was formed with the dual objective of serving the
professional development needs of healthcare CIOs, and advocating the
more effective use of information management within healthcare.
http://www.cio-chime.org/services/ciobootcamp/index.asp
The Healthcare CIO Boot Camp
Hosted by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives
(CHIME), America?s premier organization supporting the professional
needs of healthcare?s IT leaders, this intensive and highly
interactive education program brings all of CHIME?s knowledge and
expertise to bear on developing the leadership skills healthcare CIOs
need to be successful.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREERS ? PORTALS, DIRECTORIES, ASSOCIATIONS
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http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos258.htm
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Significant Points
-- Projected job growth stems primarily from rapid growth among
computer-related occupations.
-- Employers prefer managers with advanced technical knowledge
acquired through computer-related work experience and formal
education.
-- Job opportunities should be best for applicants with a master's
degree in business administration with technology as a core component.
***** Be sure to review the section on TRAINING, OTHER QUALIFICATIONS,
AND ADVANCEMENT.
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http://www.khake.com/page17.html
Vocational Information Center
Computer Science Career Guide
Explore careers in Computer Science with the following links to job
descriptions, which include information such as daily activities,
skill requirements, salary and training required. To learn more about
Computer Science, follow the related links below the career
descriptions section.
***** This is an amazing collection of sites related to every aspect
of information technology and computer science jobs. See especially
the sections on Certification and Schools and Training.
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http://www.wetfeet.com/asp/careerprofiles_overview.asp?careerpk=18
Wet Feed Guides -- Information Technology
***** Be sure to review all the topics for this career. Career
Overview gives you a general introduction. Requirements discusses
current trends and the necessity for continuing education. Job
Outlook, Career Tracks and Compensation all provide valuable
information. Explore the rest of the site for related information.
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http://www.careervoyages.gov/infotech.cfm
Information Technology & IT Business-Related Services
***** You can explore the variety of jobs available in this category.
See especially Computer and information systems managers. There is
lots of additional career information available on this site.
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http://www.brint.com/
http://www.brint.com/jobs.htm
Business Technology Professional's Career Page?
Subject Portals
***** The subject portals lead you to lots of information on topics
related to your question, including: Technology Careers, IT Careers,
Certifications, Education, Management, etc.
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http://www.ittoolkit.com/itsaboutyou.htm
IT Practices: Career Planning for IT Professionals
Information technology professionals fill many different roles within
the business environment, varying by the technology in place, the type
of business and the structure of the IT operation. The IT profession
involves a diversity of skills, covering operational management,
support, systems engineering, systems administration, programming, web
design, end-user support, project management, strategic planning, and
technology specific specialties.
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http://www.itaa.org/
Information Technology Association Of America
The ITAA web site provides information about the IT industry, its
issues, association programs, publications, meetings, seminars and
more...plus links to other valuable web sites.
****** This site offers a wealth of resources for anyone interested in
advancing their information technology career.
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http://www.techforum.com/mission.html
Technology Managers Forum
Technology Managers Forum is the professional association for IT
managers at mid-to-large corporations.
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http://www.techies.com/
Techies.com ? Training & Certification
***** Check out the career resources for continued education in all
areas of information technology.
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http://directory.google.com/Top/Business/Information_Technology/
http://directory.google.com/Top/Computers/Education/
http://directory.google.com/Top/Business/Management/Management_Science/Management_Information_Systems/
***** Explore the directory for various ways to find educational
opportunities for information technology professionals.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREERS -- BOOKS
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http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1576106802/104-1200570-0943914?v=glance
Information Technology Careers - The Hottest Jobs for the New Millennium
by Drew Bird, Mike Harwood
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0072126833/ref=pd_sim_books_1/104-1200570-0943914?v=glance&s=books
Get Your IT Career In Gear!
by Leslie Jaye Goff
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0964711648/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_f/104-1200570-0943914
Computer Job Survival Guide
by Janet Ruhl
http://www.wetfeet.com/asp/insiderguide_detail.asp?insiderguide_pk=139
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