asd-infra-autoInfrastructure AutomationAutomation
Learning path

Transforming Business with Automation for IT Leaders

Skill Level
Fundamentals
Duration 1 hour 10 minutes
Updated Jun 3, 2025

About this learning path

IT leaders must navigate complex challenges while driving efficiency and innovation through automation. This learning path equips IT decision-makers with the essential skills to assess their current automation landscape, prioritize initiatives, and develop a structured, actionable execution plan. By the end of this learning path, IT leaders will have a well-defined strategy and execution plan to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance IT agility through automation.

Your instructors

Carl DuboisWorld Wide TechnologyTech Solutions Arch III, ATC
Ron WhittWorld Wide TechnologyTechnical Solutions Arch III

Prerequisites

  1. "IT & Business Strategy Alignment" : Understanding of how IT supports overall business objectives. Experience in strategic planning and decision-making
  2. "Automation & Process Improvement Concepts" : Basic understanding of automation technologies (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform, DevOps). Awareness of process optimization methodologies (e.g., Lean, DMAIC, TOC, Perato, and PICK Analysis)
  3. Leadership & Communication Skills Experience when managing cross-functional teams to drive stakeholder engagement

What you'll learn

  1. "Assessing the Automation Landscape" : Identify automation opportunities, and evaluate current workflows with an understanding of governance
  2. "Prioritization Frameworks" : Learn to rank automation initiatives based on business impact, feasibility, and ROI
  3. "Creating an Actionable Execution Plan" : Develop a step-by-step roadmap that aligns automation efforts with strategic business goals