ITIL LEADER - DIGITAL & IT STRATEGY (DITS)
The ITIL Leader: Digital & IT Strategy (DITS) course provides senior IT and business leaders with the knowledge and practical skills required to define, execute, and govern digital and IT strategy in complex, fast-changing environments. The certification is managed by AXELOS and focuses on how IT drives business outcomes, innovation, resilience, and long-term value. Unlike operational ITIL modules, DITS concentrates on strategic leadership, covering digital disruption, operating models, strategic alignment, investment decision-making, risk management, and organizational change. Successful completion prepares participants for the ITIL Leader: Digital & IT Strategy examination and contributes toward the ITIL Strategic Leader (SL) designation. Course Objectives By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Understand the impact of digital disruption on business and IT strategy Define and align digital and IT strategy with organizational goals Govern IT-enabled investments and value creation Select and evolve operating models for digital enterprises Manage risk, resilience, and compliance at a strategic level Lead organizational change and innovation initiatives Prepare for the ITIL Leader: DITS certification examination
Course Curriculum
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- Digital disruption and competitive landscapes
- Emerging technologies and innovation drivers
- Strategic positioning and differentiation
- The role of IT in digital business models
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- Linking ITIL principles to enterprise strategy
- Value co-creation and outcomes-based management
- Aligning services, products, and value streams
- Strategic decision-making models
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- Operating model design options
- Centralized, federated, and product-centric models
- Sourcing strategies and ecosystem partnerships
- Organizational agility and scalability
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- Strategy execution frameworks
- Governance structures and decision rights
- Policy, risk, and compliance considerations
- Performance management and assurance
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- Portfolio and investment management
- Measuring value, benefits, and ROI
- Risk management and resilience planning
- Balancing innovation with operational stability
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- Technology scanning and evaluation
- Cloud, automation, data, and digital platforms
- Managing innovation pipelines
- Experimentation and learning culture
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- Leading digital and cultural change
- Workforce transformation and skills strategy
- Stakeholder communication and engagement
- Ethics, sustainability, and social responsibility
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- Strategic metrics and KPIs
- Monitoring outcomes and performance
- Continual improvement at enterprise scale
- Adapting strategy in dynamic environments
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- Review of DITS syllabus and objectives
- Scenario-based exam techniques
- Practice questions and exam strategies
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- CIOs, CTOs, and senior IT executives
- Digital transformation leaders
- IT directors and senior managers
- Enterprise architects and strategy professionals
- Professionals pursuing ITIL Strategic Leader certification
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- ITIL Foundation v4 certification (mandatory)
- Senior management or strategic IT experience recommended
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- Assessment Method
- Scenario-based, multiple-choice examination
- Final assessment aligned with the ITIL Leader: DITS exam
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- Instructor-led executive training
- Strategic workshops and facilitated discussions
- Case studies and real-world executive scenarios
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- Successful completion awards the ITIL Leader: Digital & IT Strategy certification and contributes toward the ITIL Strategic Leader (SL) designation (when combined with Direct, Plan & Improve)
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- Comprehensive training materials
- Case study materials
- Practice exam questions
- Certificate of course completion
This course includes
- 15+ Activity Modules
- 40 hours + lessons
- Lifetime access
- Certificate of completion
- Available on desktop and mobile
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