Training Program
VITARA - Information Technology and Data Management (VITARA-ITD)
This module opens by explaining how information technology (IT) can help achieve a tax administration's goals and the role of executives in managing and overseeing IT resources. The module highlights the evolution of IT from a back-office function to a strategic driver of reforms and modernization. It explores digital transformation and the automation of an integrated business process model. The module includes broad overviews of contemporary IT operations, governance arrangements, data management and information security.
Target Audience
This module equips heads of tax administrations and their executive leadership teams with essential information technology and data management (ITD) concepts and tools. Other tax administration staff with an interest in the subject matter may also find the module useful.
Qualifications
This module has no educational prerequisites. While the primary audience includes executive officials, the module also supports staff who have no previous experience in ITD and wish to learn more about modern ITD practices.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this module, participants should be able:
• Explain why IT is important in tax administration.
• Identify modern digital principles and important features of digital tax administration.
• Define aspects of tax administration IT governance and key IT management practices.
• Recognize the importance of data in tax administration and data management practices.
• Describe information security concepts, typical challenges, and mitigation measures.
Upcoming Offering
| Start date | End date | Location | Delivery Method | Session No. | Primary & (Interpretation) language | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | April 15, 2026 | Course conducted online | Online Training | OL 25.225 | English | Apply online by April 1, 2026 |
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