VITARA - Information Technology and Data Management (VITARA-ITD)

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Start date	End date	Location	Delivery Method	Session No.	Primary & (Interpretation) language	Apply
May 1, 2026	April 15, 2027	Course conducted online	Online Training	OL 26.222	English	Apply online by April 1, 2027

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.
Topic: Fiscal Issues

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.

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.

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.