About Course
For seasoned business and technology leaders aiming for C-suite influence, the strategic management of open source technologies is the competitive differentiator.
This comprehensive four-week executive programme is specifically designed for aspiring and current CTOs, CIOs, and senior technology architects who recognise the critical need to lead high-impact open source initiatives and strategies within their organisations.
Beyond foundational knowledge, this programme equips learners with the leadership acumen and actionable strategies to identify, target and implement open source solutions and services at mission critical and enterprise levels. They will delve into advanced methodologies for:
- Strategic Integration: Seamlessly and de facto embedding of open source tools and solutions across their technological ecosystem
- Enterprise Risk Mitigation: Developing and maintaining comprehensive approaches to security, legal, and operational risks
- Compliance Leadership: Navigating and understanding open source licensing and governance, including data governance
- Business Model Innovation: Unlocking new revenue streams and efficiencies through open collaboration
Lastly, they will present their learnings in a Dragon’s Den-style presentation to an esteemed panel of renowned industry practitioners and experts who have successfully deployed open source solutions in leading corporations. This invaluable experience not only hones their executive presentation skills but also solidifies their expertise in leading strategic open source thought leadership.
Learners will understand the ideas of inner sourcing, collaborating with external entities via open source projects, crafting and deploying open source program offices and building a comprehensive strategic portfolio and competency in all aspects of open source thought leadership.
Skills you’ll gain
Business Management
Leadership and Communication
Internet of Things
Executive Education
Who Should Attend
Technologists who have been in the industry for about 10 – 15 years, seeking to transition into technology leadership roles such as Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) and Chief Information Officers (CIOs). This course is ideal for senior engineers, and technical leads aiming to broaden their knowledge in open source solutions.
Prerequisites
A solid understanding of version control tools like Git is beneficial. Furthermore, the ability to work asynchronously and collaborate effectively in small remote teams is also important.
Learning Outcomes
Introduction to Open Source and its Importance
- Overview of Open Source and its evolution
- Benefits and challenges of Open Source
- Open Source licensing and legal aspects
- Open Source communities and collaboration
- Case studies: successful Open Source implementations
Open Source Strategy and Adoption
- Developing an Open Source strategy
- Identifying and evaluating Open Source solutions
- Implementing Open Source in the enterprise
- Managing Open Source risks and compliance
- Open Source and business model innovation
Open Source Leadership and Culture
- Building an Open Source culture
- Leadership and collaboration in Open Source
- Communication and engagement in Open Source communities
- Managing and motivating Open Source teams
- Open Source and diversity, equity, and inclusion
Open Source and Emerging Technologies
- Open Source and artificial intelligence
- Open Source and blockchain
- Open Source and Internet of Things
- Open Source and cloud computing
- Open Source and cybersecurity
Teaching Team
Harish Pillay
Open Source Strategist and Consultant
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Ian McLoughlin
Professor, Infocomm Technology, Singapore Institute of Technology
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Course Details
Schedule
| Dates | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 28 – 29 Jul | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm | In-person teaching |
| 31 Jul, 4, 5, 7, 11 – 12, 14 & 18 Aug | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Lecturer-led discussion sessions (Zoom) |
| 20 – 21 Aug | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm | In-person group presentation of case studies with invited guests as the assessment panel |
Certificate and Assessment
A Certificate of Attainment will be issued to participants who:
- Attend at least 75% of the course
- Undertake and pass non-credit bearing assessment during the course
Participants who meet the attendance requirement but do not pass the assessment will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Assessment Plan
Assessment Type: Group Presentation
Duration: 1 hour
A one-hour group presentation in a Dragon’s Den-style format, featuring invited external guests as part of the assessment panel.
Fee Structure
The full fee for this course is S$8,720.00.
| Funding Category | Eligible Funding | Course Fees Payable After Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (Below 40) | 70% | S$2,616.00 |
| Singapore Citizen (Above 40) Funded under SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) | 90% | S$1,216.00 |
| Singapore PR / LTVP+ Holder | 70% | S$2,616.00 |
| Non-Singapore Citizen | Not Eligible | S$8,720.00 |
Note:
- All fees above include GST. GST applies to individuals and Singapore-registered companies.
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