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IT in Manufacturing & Engineering Certificate

Course ID – GKA-016

The integration of IT and manufacturing / engineering has become essential. The courses in this certificate will provide candidates (IT and non-IT, professionals and executives) with the tools methods, techniques, and standards to derive strategies and plans to leverage current and emerging information technologies.  The focus will be on leveraging IT to enhance manufacturing/ engineering practices and processes, to research and to develop tools, processes, machines and equipment, and to integrate the facilities and systems for producing quality products with the optimum expenditure of capital; to design and develop an integrated manufacturing / engineering strategy. This means applying IT to integrate a layered, heterogeneous network of different nodes, from the shop floor to business systems (e.g., purchasing and inventory management), and the overall strategy of the organization.
The IT in manufacturing/engineering certificate builds analytical, modeling, and design skills necessary to understand how to leverage IT in manufacturing and engineering organizations. The core business and information systems direction is complemented with a study of the full life-cycle of the manufacturing/engineering enterprise, from product design  to product delivery. The manufacturing/engineering courses are selected to give the candidate an understanding of the full life-cycle of the manufacturing enterprise, from raw material to production as the industry transforms and regulations evolve especially in light of emerging information technologies (e.g., blockchain, AI, robotics, social media, cognitive computing, analytics, big data). The courses cover modeling, simulation, design, product design, and production systems.
Understanding emerging information technologies and their impact on the manufacturing and engineering industry, and the roles and responsibilities of IT and non-IT stakeholders in leveraging these emerging technologies in light of the digital transformation, will be at the heart of all of the courses.

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IT in Manufacturing & Engineering Certificate

Course ID – GKA-016

All courses are available face-to-face

1. Simulation and Modeling

This course emphasizes the development of modeling and simulation concepts and analysis skills necessary to design, program, implement and use computers to solve complex systems/products analysis problems. The key emphasis is on problem formulation, model building, data analysis, solution techniques and evaluation of alternative designs/processes in complex systems/products. Overview of modeling techniques and methods used in decision analysis, including multi-attribute utility models, decision trees and optimization methods are discussed.

2. Computer Integrated Design and Manufacturing

Fundamentals of Computer-Integrated Design and Manufacturing addresses design and manufacturing as a global closed-loop system comprising four major functions: marketing, part design, process specifications and production. The emphasis of this course is on the computer integration of the islands of automation created by isolated computerized systems within these major functions in an enterprise.

3. Design of Production Systems

Introduction to the design and control of production systems using mathematical, computational and other modern techniques. Topics that will be investigated include forecasting, inventory systems, aggregate production planning, material requirements planning, project planning, job sequencing, operations scheduling and reliability, robotics, in addition to capacity, flexibility and economic analysis of flexible manufacturing systems, and the adherence to changes in regulations.

4. Advanced Product Development

This course addresses methodologies and tools to define product development phases and also provides experience working in teams to design high-quality competitive products. Primary goals are to improve ability to reason about design, material and process alternatives and apply modeling techniques appropriate for different development phases, as well as development of competitive product design and plans for its manufacture along with facilities layout simulation, testing and service. Topics covered are: user requirements gathering, quality function deployment (QFD), design for assembly, design for materials and manufacturing processes, optimizing the design for cost and producibility, manufacturing process specifications and planning, process control and optimization, SPC and six sigma process, tolerance analysis, flexible manufacturing, product testing, rapid prototyping, and the use of robotics.

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IT in Petro Certificate

Course ID – GKA-015

This 4-course certificate is intended for aspiring IT and non-IT leaders in the upstream, downstream and midstream hydrocarbons industry. While the entire value chain is covered, the major emphasis is on the exceptional IT challenges of upstream, in light of transforming emerging technologies (e.g., blockchain, cognitive computing, analytics, big data), industry changes, and regulations.
Understanding emerging information technologies and their impact on the petroleum industry, and the roles and responsibilities of IT and non-IT stakeholders in leveraging these emerging technologies in light of the digital transformation, will be at the heart of all of the courses.

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IT in Petro Certificate

Course ID – GKA-015

All courses are available face-to-face

1. Petro Industry Trends and Issues

The certificate starts with the business imperatives of companies operating in this sector, and their approach to creating an IT strategic plan and project roadmap intended to create worthwhile business value. The unique challenges of regulatory compliance, state secrets, security of national critical infrastructure (SCADA), massive data sets, super-computing, networks to extreme locations, regulatory compliance, etc. are addressed. This course focuses on how the digital transformation enables innovation, especially by leveraging technology to empower customers/clients, along with the ever changing regulatory considerations. The impact of emerging technologies (e.g., blockchain, robotics, AI, cognitive computing, analytics, big data) will be focused on.
 

2. Petro Industry Technical Processes

The certificate then deals with the technologies involved in petro-technical systems for exploration, drilling, reservoir engineering, refining, transportation and retail.
 

3. Petro Industry IT Back Office Operations

The third course deals with the business functions that support finding, development & production, such as Finance, HR, Production Accounting, Legal, Tax, Treasury etc.
 

4. Petro Industry Best Practices

The fourth and final course deals with best-practice execution, in terms of organizational governance, sourcing & vendor management, portfolio & project management, and service delivery.

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IT in Transportation Certificate

Course ID – GKA-014

Transportation is vital to our society’s proper functioning, providing mobility of people, goods, and services. It enables people to access job markets and participate in recreational, cultural, educational, and social activities, let alone enable/drive industry value chains. Moving products to their destination in time for their use is essential in today’s fast-paced world. The transportation field also is a major contributor to the economy, as a consumer of resources and as a supplier of jobs. IT, especially in light of emerging information technologies, is fundamental to transportation.
Transportation functions in a very complex environment which, at the beginning of the 21st Century, is characterized by constant change in the technological, regulatory, and legal frameworks. Transportation professionals must not only be able to meet the technological challenges of new systems and emerging technologies, they must also be capable of fitting these systems into the social, economic, and physical environments in a manner that improves the quality of life for all stakeholders, while ensuring competitive advantage.
This certificate will prepare candidates to help integrate their value chain through leading edge IT strategies and services. It is appropriate for any specific type of transportation (e.g., railroad, airlines, trucking, shipping, etc.) looking for opportunities to leverage IT from the front office marketing to customers to the support of its complex equipment and infrastructure.
Understanding emerging information technologies and their impact on the transportation industry, and the roles and responsibilities of IT and non-IT stakeholders in leveraging these emerging technologies in light of the digital transformation, will be at the heart of all of the courses.

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IT in Transportation Certificate

Course ID – GKA-014

All courses are available face-to-face

1. The Transportation Industry Trends and Issues

The certificate starts with the business imperatives of companies operating in this sector, and their approach to creating an IT strategic plan and project roadmap intended to create worthwhile business value. The unique challenges of regulatory compliance, state requirements, security, massive data sets, super-computing, networks to extreme locations etc. are also addressed. This course focuses on how the digital transformation enables innovation, especially by leveraging emerging technologies (e.g., blockchain, AI, Robotics Process Automation, social media, analytics, big data) to empower customers/clients, along with the ever changing regulatory considerations, and demand to improve employee efficiency and effectiveness.

2. The Transportation Industry Technical-Processes

The certificate then deals with the emerging information technologies involved in the transportation technical systems and processes for building, maintaining, scheduling, and load matching, and the complex reporting and monitoring systems required across the entire transportation ecosystem.

3. The Transportation Industry IT Back Office Operations

The third course deals with the business functions and processes that support funding, development and production, such as Finance, HR, Production Accounting, Insurance, Legal, Tax, Treasury etc.
 

4. The Transportation Industry Best Practices

The fourth and final course deals with best-practice execution, in terms of organizational governance, marketing, sourcing and vendor management, portfolio and project management, and service delivery that integrates the content from the first three courses and extends it across the internal company to customers/clients.

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IT in Hospitality Certificate

Course ID – GKA-013

This certificate prepares candidates (IT and non-IT) for challenging careers in the hospitality and tourism industry as it progresses through the digital transformation. The certificate provides a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on the impact that emerging information technologies are having on the hospitality industry, combined with the essential IT management skills necessary to leverage IT in the back office and front office, while providing valuable new customer services.
Tourism remains a growing industry with a wide array of unique new IT services that are leveraging emerging information technologies. The courses in this certificate will develop important IT management related skills including hospitality industry specific analytical, strategic, communication, organization, time management, human resource management, and service management. Candidates will also develop specific hospitality industry technical leadership and management strategies and skills related to finance, accounting, marketing, services, as they gain knowledge of industry specific subject matter such as restaurant management, club management, hotel management, and tourism management. The Hospitality Management Certificate is designed to prepare IT and non-IT candidates for managerial positions that are prepared for the IT changes underway in the hospitality industry, including hotels, resorts, restaurants, and private clubs.
Understanding emerging information technologies and their impact on the hospitality industry, and the roles and responsibilities of IT and non-IT stakeholders in leveraging these emerging technologies in light of the digital transformation, will be at the heart of all of the courses.

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IT in Hospitality Certificate

Course ID – GKA-013

All courses are available face-to-face

1. The IT in Hospitality Industry Trends and Issues

The certificate starts with the business imperatives of companies operating in this sector, and their approach to creating an IT strategic plan and project roadmap intended to create worthwhile business value encompassing the entire value chain. The unique challenges of competition, regulatory compliance, lifestyle changes, security, massive data sets, business analytics locations etc. are addressed. The impact of emerging technologies (e.g., blockchain, robotics, AI, cognitive computing, analytics, big data) will be focused on.

2. The Hospitality Industry Technical-Processes

The certificate then deals with the technologies involved in the hospitality technical systems for building, maintaining, and scheduling the infrastructure. Understanding how to leverage emerging technologies (e.g., blockchain, social media, analytics, big data) is essential.
 

3. The Hospitality Industry IT Back Office Operations

The third course deals with the business functions that support finding, development & production, such as Finance, HR, Production Accounting, Legal, Tax, Treasury etc.
 

4. The Hospitality Industry Best Practices

The fourth and final course deals with best-practice execution, in terms of organizational governance, marketing, hospitality, restaurant & tourism management, incentives/clubs, sourcing & vendor management, portfolio & project management, and service delivery.

 

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IT in Government Certificate

Course ID – GKA-012

This Certificate gives participants the tools necessary to examine opportunities for leveraging IT in government (Federal, State, and Regional), government agencies, and social institutions in our society, to bring about demonstrable value added change. The certificate combines the theory and practice of government, politics, and policy-making along with trends in information technology for those who desire to make a significant difference.

The certificate focuses on how to address the bureaucratic decision-making process at the federal, state, regional and local levels, while understanding how an administration – the collective body of employees a particular government entity houses – works collaboratively, effectively, and multilaterally with the benefit of the community and individual in mind, to build effective and efficient IT strategies that leverage emerging technologies. Why decisions are made and in what manner – as well as under what degree of collaborative effort – are incorporated throughout this certificate.

 

During the course of study participants will be able to examine public management or policy issues, while understanding how the use of various entities within government structure may be used to come to a proper solution. Candidates will study policy analysis, to a degree of being able to conceptualize and interpret existing and future IT policy, as well as manage IT policy implementation in accordance to risk, uncertainty, and risk preference. Candidates will be able to understand how new policy concepts may mesh with existing policy and law, as well as how it interfaces with the spectrum of public affairs, public perception, and public reception. Opportunities to leverage new technologies like social networking and cognitive computing to engage citizens are fundamental in today’s ever changing world.
For city and local government candidates the focus will be on creating strategies and plans for smart cities that are securely connecting their constituents and infrastructure while effectively and efficiently leveraging all sources of data/information.  The program will address every layer of a city, from underneath the streets, to the air that citizens are breathing, while working in conjunction with everything from IoT sensors to open data collection (e.g., smart streetlights) to provide better services and better communication.  Data from all segments of the city/government is analyzed to identify patterns and derive recommendations/solutions from the collected data. Topics like smart energy, smart transportation, smart data, and smart infrastructure will be addressed, as will the use of IT across all government agencies (e.g., education, transit, health, justice, sanitation, public utilities).
Understanding emerging information technologies and their impact on government and their constituents, and the roles and responsibilities of IT and non-IT stakeholders in leveraging these emerging technologies in light of the digital transformation, will be at the heart of all of the courses.

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IT in Government Certificate

Course ID – GKA-012

All courses are available face-to-face

 
1.  Administrative/Back-Office Services
 
2.  Constituency Facing Services
 
3.  Judicial Processes and/or IT Legal Considerations/Issues
 
4.  Trends & Directions of IT in Government including the impact of new technologies (e.g., blockchain, robotics, AI, cognitive computing, analytics, big data)

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IT in Telecommunications Certificate

Course ID – GKA-011

New competition, shorter product life cycles, cost pressures, and new and converging technologies create an increased demand for professionals who can effectively lead, manage, and deliver information and communication technology (ICT) systems.
This certificate is designed for communications industry professionals looking for advanced technical knowledge of applied telecommunications integrated with a solid grounding in business management, in light of the digital transformation and emerging information technologies (e.g., blockchain, social media, analytics, big data, robotics process automation).
It addresses the demanding requirements of the global communications industry, businesses, and government for technical expertise combined with the essential business/management skills. The certificate prepares candidates to derive strategies and plans, and how to effectively manage leading edge communications capabilities, for both internal and client constituents.
The goal for this candidate is to become a technical business leader responsible for planning communications products and services, for managing the resources required to implement the plan (including people, products, networks, and systems), and for the decisions and budgeting for development, acquisition, installation, and maintenance of products and services.
Understanding emerging information technologies and their impact on the telecommunications industry, and the roles and responsibilities of IT and non-IT stakeholders in leveraging these emerging technologies in light of the digital transformation, will be at the heart of all of the courses. 

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IT in Telecommunications Certificate

Course ID – GKA-011

All courses are available face-to-face

1. Telecommunication Industry IT

Evolution, Trends, & Management Practices, including changes in technology and their application/use, and regulations. This course focuses on how the digital transformation enables innovation, especially by leveraging technology (e.g., blockchain, robotics, AI, cognitive computing, analytics, big data) to empower customers/clients, along with the ever changing regulatory considerations.

2. Front-Office Processes, Services, & Applications

External Value Chain (e.g., Customer-Client & Partner Facing Marketing/Sales, Services, Supply Chain)

3. Back Office Processes & Applications

Internal Value Chain (e.g., Administrative Processes, Process Improvement)

4. Research & Development Processes and Applications

Innovation, new product/service life cycles, knowledge sharing, exchanges, collaboration, 3G, 4G and beyond

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IT in Financial Services Certificate

Course ID – GKA-010

Money is as old as time.  What we do with it is new and continuously changing. 

With today’s digital transformation, the traditional ways of transacting cash, paper, brick-and-mortar banking, and investing are considered too unwieldy, complicated, and costly.  Today’s ecosystem demands the latest developments in fintech (financial technology).  Automated investing and financial research,  fully branchless banking, voice operated payments, and crypto currencies are revolutionizing the industry. 

By leveraging emerging information technologies (e.g., big data, analytics, blockchain, robotics automation, AI), fintech firms are providing new services that automate the entire ecosystem   securely and transparently.  They are driving intense changes in competition and regulation.

These changes present many opportunities and challenges. This has raised the demand for IT professionals with not only the proper technical background, but also advanced knowledge of management, industry, and interpersonal skills; especially regarding how to leverage IT in financial services. Non-IT professionals also require increased proficiency in how best to leverage IT across the enterprise. Managers from all parts of the enterprise are being called upon to work together to address these complex business and technical challenges. Preparing IT and non-it professionals with these necessary skills has become essential, in light of the digital transformation and emerging information technologies.
The Financial Services IT Certificate focuses on the use of IT to enhance the strategic, tactical, and operational elements across the financial services value chain; from investment research through banking and investing at home, and includes critical supporting functions, such as capital markets, trading, banking, and regulatory and compliance.
The program is designed to help participants (IT and non-IT) understand how to leverage IT in financial services organizations by providing the necessary skills to become a vital resource to their firm and industry. Due to the diversity of this industry (banking, brokerage, and insurance) and attendees background, GIIM will work with you to ensure all objectives are attained.
Understanding emerging information technologies and their impact on the financial services industry, and the roles and responsibilities of IT and non-IT stakeholders in leveraging these emerging technologies in light of the digital transformation, will be at the heart of all of the courses. 

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IT in Financial Services Certificate

Course ID – GKA-010

All courses are available face-to-face

1. Financial Services Industry Trends and Issues

This course concentrates on the current and emerging IT opportunities for the financial services industry. Due to the diversity of this industry (banking, brokerage, and insurance), along with the assortment of client characteristic (i.e. retail vs. institutional) we modularize the lectures by industry and client partitions, based on the background and objectives of the attendees. This segregation will provide candidates with a better understanding of this ever-changing industry use of IT. Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will have a solid understanding of the industry, market dynamics, and their roles in ensuring the effective application of technology today and in the industry’s future. This course focuses on how the digital transformation enables innovation, especially by leveraging emerging technologies (e.g., blockchain, robotics process automation, AI, social media, analytics, big data) to empower customers/clients, along with the ever changing regulatory considerations.

2. Financial Services Industry Capital Markets

Financial services organizations are, of course, major employers of IT personnel, including on international trading floors where capital markets products are bought and sold for clients and for the institutions own value. The course is predominantly about leveraging IT in Capital Markets. However, based on the participants background and goals the course will focus more on Capital Markets or more on the use of IT. Additionally, based on the candidates and degree of interest, and the time available, the course will devote some time to the use of IT in organization of trading floors.

3. Financial Services IT Back Office Operations

This course is designed to provide attendees with an in-depth understanding of the financial services back office processes and the role of information technology (IT) in these processes. The primary goal is on helping candidates to be an effective provider of information system strategies, and the development and operations plans in this arena. The various phases of the trade process will be described, including key regulatory requirements. The current contributions of IT to the process will be reviewed, including straight-through processing, T+1, and foreign exchange trades.

4. Financial Services Marketing and Sales 

This course concentrates on the use of IT in the effective selling and marketing processes in the financial services industry. Due to the diversity of this industry (banking, brokerage, and insurance), along with the multiplicity of client characteristic (i.e. retail vs. institutional) the course will modularize the lectures by industry and client characteristics. This segregation will provide attendees with a better understanding of this ever-changing industry. Upon successful completion of this program, candidates will understand how to identify client constituent’s product needs and the ability for financial services companies to deliver the appropriate product (services) in a timely, cost-effective fashion. Corporate branding and marketing strategies will also be reviewed and challenged by the candidate.

 

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IT in Pharma Certificate

Course ID – GKA-009

The pharmaceutical industry is going through profound changes which present many significant opportunities and challenges in leveraging IT. This is driving the demand for IT individuals, not only with the proper technical background, but also advanced knowledge of management and pharma industry skills and considerations. In addition, non-IT professionals (e.g. researchers, scientists, manufacturers, marketing, administration) are now being called upon to deal with complex business issues that leverage information technology in light of emerging regulatory changes and new information technologies.
This program is designed for IT professionals in the pharmaceutical industry whose roles now involves knowledge of effective pharma industry opportunities; as well as non-IT executives looking to increase the demonstrable value of their IT investments, in light of the digital transformation and emerging information technologies (e.g., blockchain, social media, analytics, big data).
The Pharmaceutical IT Certificate focuses on the use of IT to enhance the functional elements of the pharma value chain from drug discovery through commercialization and includes critical supporting functions, such as supply chain logistics and regulatory and compliance. The program is designed to help participants understand how to leverage IT in pharma organizations by providing the necessary skills to become a vital resource to their firm and industry while enhancing their immediate and long term professional development.
Understanding emerging information technologies and their impact on the pharmaceutical industry, and the roles and responsibilities of IT and non-IT stakeholders in leveraging these emerging technologies in light of the digital transformation, will be at the heart of all of the courses.

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IT in Pharma Certificate

Course ID – GKA-009

Select at least 4 courses from the following:

(All courses are available face-to-face)

1. Pharmaceutical Industry Trends and Issues

The course will provide an overall look at IT in the pharmaceutical industry, its structure, and trends and issues which have driven it, are affecting it now, and are likely to change it in the future. This course will focus on the business forces shaping the pharmaceutical industry. In addition, this course will use management research on the integration of IT with the business. Candidates will learn how to evaluate important business trends and how IT can be used to support business success. Topics include a pharmaceutical industry overview, regulatory compliance, insurance, new drug development, manufacturing and logistics, product marketing, the role of IT in the pharmaceutical industry, company strategies, e-pharma, and 21st century pharmaceutical-market future trends. This course focuses on how the digital transformation enables innovation, especially by leveraging emerging technologies to empower customers/clients, along with the ever changing regulatory considerations. Important topics include
  • Evolution of Pharma Information Systems
  • New IT Service Provider Roles
  • Pharma IT Development Methodology and Portfolio Management Trends
  • New Pharma Systems as Enablers of Patient-Centered Care
  • Emerging technologies and their impact on Pharma; e.g., blockchain, AI, Robotics
  • Roles and responsibilities of IT and non-IT stakeholders in leveraging emerging technologies and systems

2. Pharmaceutical Industry New Drug Development

This course is designed to provide the student with an in-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical research and development process and the role of Information Technology (IT) in this process, with the goal of helping the student to be an effective provider of information system development and operations in this arena. The various phases of the process will be described in detail, including key regulatory imperatives and the role of project management. The current contributions of IT to each phase will be reviewed; the global perspectives on international harmonization and worldwide submissions will be discussed; the economics of IT in drug R&D will be highlighted; illustrative case studies will be presented; and a view of the future of IT in R&D will be put forth. Topics include organizational models in R&D and IT, a comprehensive view of the main components of the R&D process, current contributions of IT to each of the main components of the R&D process, the global perspective, and the economics of IT in drug development.

3. Pharmaceutical Industry Supply Chain

The issues surrounding supply chain design, planning, and execution for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries from drug discovery to delivery is the focus. This course will use research on information systems, optimization, e-business, and decision-support technologies and lessons learned from their effective use in global Supply Chain Management (SCM) for manufacturing and distribution in the process industries. The student will learn how to evaluate global Supply Chain issues from the perspectives of various stakeholders in relationship to overall organization and societal goals. They will further understand the different mechanisms for collaboration and create a process for establishing and maintaining an effective global SCM solution architecture.

4. Pharmaceutical Marketing and Sales

This course focuses on the organizational, management, and technology issues and considerations related to the sales and marketing function of the pharmaceutical industry as one of its principal boundary-spanning functions. This course will use extensive research and current literature on pharmaceutical sales and marketing business approaches and information technologies that drive or support sales and marketing plans as well as information and knowledge management considerations that drive competitive distinctiveness. This course will also explore the real and potential information and knowledge linkages between the sales and marketing function and the discovery, product development and supply chain functions of the pharmaceutical industry. Topics include:
  • Competing in the Pharmaceutical Marketplace
  • Sales and Marketing Roles
  • Changing Sales Models (managed care, PBMs, etc.)
  • The Role of Technology in Sales and Marketing
  • Supply Chain Basics
  • The Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

5. IT Applications for Pharmaceutical/Bio Tech

This course examines key IT applications for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. Given today’s increasing dependence on IT, the course provides essential knowledge for all current and future managers in the industry. Topics include:
  • Introduction to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industry and the IT role
  • Overview of IT-Business Strategic Planning and IT investment decision-making
  • In-depth coverage of IT applications by function: research & development, marketing and sales, manufacturing & logistics
  • Importance of information as key components of industry operations
  • Today’s sourcing options

6. Patient-Centric Medicine

Advances in health technologies and data management are facilitating new diagnostic and treatment options. Providers can now leverage vast amounts of patient data gathered from a variety of sources to determine the clinical value of specific treatments and how to make them better. Payers, providers and pharmacy retailers alike are realizing that new business models are possible which are attractive to consumers/patients, employers/employees and fulfill the incentives of government motivators. Remote patient monitoring, point of care diagnostics and telemedicine allow for patient’s to receive feedback on their own health trends, while providing daily status feeds of key biometrics to centralized clinical centers.

Topics include Medication and Therapeutic Regimen Adherence, mHealth and Telehealth Concepts, Employee Wellness Programs, Gamification Techniques, Patient-Centered Medicine and Pharmaceutical Brands, Patient-Centered Medicine in Clinical Trials, Patient-Centered Medicine for Payers and Providers, and Patient-Centered Medicine Technology Architecture.

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IT in Healthcare Certificate

Course ID – GKA-008

This program is distinguishable from other healthcare programs currently available because of its ability to address the strategic Health IT education and training needs of a broad range of employees found in the kind of companies and institutions who are constituents of healthcare organizations worldwide, in light of the digital transformation and emerging information technologies. It is intended to prepare not only those responsible for the implementation of the traditional electronic records and other types of information technologies, but also those charged with deriving strategies that integrate emerging information technologies across previously disparate parts of the entire healthcare ecosystem. The certificate is aimed at physicians, nurses, administrators, as well as IT professionals. Often a team comprised of all stakeholders participates and uses the program to derive an IT-business strategy.
The program is designed to meet the needs of those who will be the leaders and major users of these technologies (both clinical and non-clinical), regardless of their pre-course knowledge and experience in the use of today’s electronic tools. On the one hand, the courses will meet the needs of those seeking more of a high level strategic education focusing on how the use of various information technologies may drive the rapidly evolving vision of an organization positioning itself to compete successfully in a world dominated by value based purchasing and accountable care. On the other hand, it will provide a nuts and bolts perspective for those in back offices as well as on the front lines of patient care and healthcare operations where the rubber truly meets the road in terms of demonstrating the value of these technologies to overall clinical and financial performance, as well as the changing regulatory and insurance dynamics
Understanding emerging information technologies and their impact on the healthcare industry, and the roles and responsibilities of IT and non-IT stakeholders in leveraging these emerging technologies in light of the digital transformation, will be at the heart of all of the courses. 

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IT in Healthcare Certificate

Course ID – GKA-008

Select at least 4 courses from the following:

(All courses are available face-to-face)

1. Healthcare IT: Evolution, Trends, & Management Practices

This course provides comprehensive background knowledge about the development of the healthcare IT industry from different stakeholder (e.g., physicians, nurses, administrators, patients, insurance providers, government, IT) perspectives. New and emerging IT service provider roles, and management practices, as well as eHealth system transformations due to environmental, business, legal/regulatory and insurance, and technological changes (e.g., blockchain, social media, analytics, big data) will be the focus of the course. This course focuses on how the digital transformation enables innovation, especially by leveraging emerging technologies to empower patients, along with the ever changing regulatory considerations. Important topics include
  • Evolution of Healthcare Information Systems
  • New IT Service Provider Roles
  • HIT Development Methodology and Portfolio Management Trends
  • New eHealth Systems as Enablers of Patient-Centered Care
  • Emerging technologies and their impact on healthcare; e.g., blockchain, AI, Robotics
  • Roles and responsibilities of IT and non-IT stakeholders in leveraging emerging technologies and systems

2. Front-Office Processes & Applications: External Value Chain (e.g., Partner-Facing and Patient-Facing Clinical Services, Marketing/Sales, Delivery)

As data analytics and web-based technologies and public access to them have evolved, the U.S. and other developed countries have begun to focus more on the primary healthcare consumer: the patient. Although several thought leaders have been promoting healthcare that is more consumer-driven for several years, patient-centered goals are now a part of many national programs—including the HITECH Act in the U.S.

The primary focus of this course is on the selection and implementation of emerging information technologies and software applications to support in-patient and out-patient clinical care, point-of-care decision making by providers, as well as increasing patient engagement in these decisions. General knowledge about individual, group, and organizational adoption issues will be applied to the analysis of case studies for specific clinical contexts and health system settings. Special attention will be given to what has been one of the most problematic enterprise system module adoptions: CPOE (Computerized Physician Order Entry) systems with DSS (Decision Support Systems) support and business analytics. We will then address the opportunities and challenges associated with the usage of current Web-based technologies designed for direct interaction with patients, who may be at different levels of health and computer literacy.

3. Back-Office Processes & Applications: Internal Value Chain (e.g., Core Administrative Processes, Process Improvement)

This course focuses on information systems that enable healthcare delivery organizations (HDOs) to achieve their internal performance objectives and external reporting requirements. For many years, HDOs have benefitted from highly automated supply chain management systems developed by intermediaries for the acquisition and delivery of medical and pharmaceutical supplies, as well as systems developed by third-party outsourcers for revenue cycle management. However, in comparison to organizations in other industries, many hospitals that could benefit from information technologies to improve their operational efficiencies and quality performance improvements have not invested in them. Today’s enterprise systems with integrated front-office and back-office modules therefore create new opportunities for HDOs to effectively use IT for internal improvement. The course concentrates on the opportunities and challenges for using core business systems, lean management methods, and new electronic sources for data and knowledge sharing to achieve cost and quality performance improvements.

4. Research & Development Processes and Applications (e.g., New Product/Service Innovation, Partner Collaboration, Real- Time Data)

Today we are witnessing a convergence of new IT capabilities and modern medicine knowledge and practices. Innovations in products and services, however, can be hindered by existing healthcare system structures and stakeholders. For example, in the U.S., the adoption of telemedicine applications for diagnosis, monitoring, and disease management has been constrained by state licensing of physicians and the lack of public and private insurance coverage for delivering telehealth services to patients. The course materials will provide case examples of successful initiatives that have leveraged newer technologies using wired or wireless communications, as well as insights into the facilitators and inhibitors for a specific type of initiative. New frontiers in artificial intelligence as well as new mechanisms for forging closer links with medical scientists, healthcare providers, and patient profiles will also be explored.

5. Patient-Centric Medicine

Advances in health technologies and data management are facilitating new diagnostic and treatment options driven by data analytics and cognitive computing. Providers can now leverage vast amounts of patient data gathered from a variety of sources to determine the clinical value of specific treatments and how to make them better. Payers, providers and pharmacy retailers alike are realizing that new business models are possible which are attractive to consumers/patients, employers/employees and fulfill the incentives of government motivators. Remote patient monitoring, point of care diagnostics and telemedicine allow for patient’s to receive feedback on their own health trends, while providing daily status feeds of key biometrics to centralized clinical centers.
Topics include Medication and Therapeutic Regimen Adherence, mHealth and Telehealth Concepts, Employee Wellness Programs, Gamification Techniques, Patient-Centered Medicine and Pharmaceutical Brands, Patient-Centered Medicine in Clinical Trials, Patient-Centered Medicine for Payers and Providers, and Patient-Centered Medicine Technology Architecture.

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