Objective: By the end of the session, students should understand the key concepts of IT governance and be able to apply them when designing an IT governance model for their organization.

Materials: - Handouts/worksheets outlining the key IT governance concepts and frameworks - Whiteboard and markers/chalk - Computers/tablets for workgroup activities

Session Outline:

I. Introduction (20 mins) A. Definition and key concepts of IT Governance (10 mins) 1. Definition of IT governance 2. Overview of IT governance frameworks 3. High-level overview of IT governance activities B. Workgroup Activity (10 mins): 1. Divide participants into groups 2. Ask each group to brainstorm how IT governance can work in their organization

II. Presentation (1 hour) A. Key Components of IT Governance (20 mins) 1. Information security 2. Compliance 3. Asset management 4. Risk management 5. Process improvement B. Benefits of IT Governance (10 mins) C. IT Governance Strategies (30 mins) 1. Structuring an IT Governance Program 2. Setting Governance Objectives 3. Establishing an IT Governance Framework 4. Developing IT Governance Policies and Standards

III. Workgroup Activities (2 hours) A. Exercise 1 (30 mins): 1. Divide participants into groups 2. Ask each group to develop an IT governance policy for their organization B. Exercise 2 (90 mins): 1. Divide participants into groups 2. Ask each group to develop an IT governance framework for their organization C. Debrief (30 mins): 1. Ask each group to present their IT governance policy and framework 2. Discuss the challenges faced by each group

IV. Wrap Up (15 mins) A. Recap of key concepts and takeaways B. Discussion on challenges faced by organizations when implementing an IT governance model C. Q & A