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Course number HF429S
Length 5 days
Delivery method Remotely assisted instructional learning ( RAIL)
Instructor-led training ( ILT)
Onsite dedicated training ( OST)
Price USD $2,900
CAD $3,190
Credits toward ITIL Expert 4

Course overview

This 5 day course provides in-depth coverage of the processes and tools that support the transition of services and service components. In scope processes are Change Management, Release and Deployment Management, Service Validation and Testing, Service Asset and Configuration Management, Request Fulfillment, Service Evaluation and Knowledge Management. Implementation and technology considerations are discussed in depth.


Prerequisites

Demonstrate between 2 and 4 years of professional experience in the ITSM market place. Hold one or more of the following certificates:

  • ITIL® V3 Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management
  • ITIL® V2 - V3 Foundation Bridge Certificate It is assumed that participants will have read the following ITIL Service Management Practices core lifecycle publications:
    • Service Strategy
    • Service Design
    • Service Transition
    • Service Operations
    • Continual Service Improvement
Examination candidates should be aware that at least 12 hours of personal study are required.

Audience

  • IT professionals who require a deep understanding of Release, Control and Validation processes and how they may be used to enhance the quality of IT service support within an organization. Operational staff involved in the activities of the following processes and/or functions: Change Management, Release and Deployment Management. Service Validation and Testing, Service Asset and Configuration Management, Request Fulfilment, Service Evaluation and Knowledge Management

Course objective

Upon successful completion of this course participants will understand:

  • The importance of the concept of Service Management as a Practice.
  • The activities, methods and functions used in each of the ITIL Release, Control and Validation processes as well as the process roles and responsibilities.
  • How to use Knowledge Management to enhance ongoing decision support and service delivery capability
  • The importance of the Release, Control and Validation capabilities in realizing successful service transition.
  • How the ITIL Release, Control and Validation processes interacts with other Lifecycle processes
  • Continual Service Improvement as a consequence of the ITIL Release, Control and Validation processes and functions
  • The technology and implementation considerations, as well as the challenges, critical success factors and risks surrounding ITIL Release, Control and Validation.

Participants will also gain the knowledge necessary to prepare for the “ITIL Certificate in Release, Control and Validation” examination from EXIN, ISEB or APM Group. This certificate is worth 4 credits in the ITIL Version 3 Qualification Scheme.

Certification Value

  • On successful completion of this course, the student can claim 36 education units or PDUs that can be used to attain or maintain the PMI® PMP® credential.

Benefits to you

  • Gain a deep understanding of the Release, Control and Validation processes and how to improve them in your organization
  • Understand the different ways in which process activities can be organized
  • Understand how the Release, Control and Validation processes can contribute to improved service transition

Why education services from HP?

  • Customized on-site delivery
  • More than 80 training locations worldwide
  • Comprehensive student materials
  • Experienced and best-in-the-field HP instructors
  • Hands-on practice
  • Online instructor-led and self-paced training at http://itresourcecenter.hp.com
  • Focus on job-specific skills
  • State-of-the-art classroom facilities

Next steps

  • Other modular courses covering ITSM Lifecycle stream or Capability stream leading to the ITIL Expert Qualification

Detailed course outline

Brief Refresher on IT Service Management

Principles

  • Service Transition in the Service Lifecycle
  • Business Value of Service Management
  • Services Providing Value
  • Service Utilities and Warranties

Processes

  • Change Management
  • Request Fulfillment
  • Service Asset and Configuration Management
  • Service Validation and Testing
  • Release and Deployment Management
  • Service Evaluation
  • Knowledge Management

Roles and Responsibilities

Technology and Implementation Considerations

  • Challenges Related to Implementing RC&V
  • Planning and Implementing Technologies
  • The Deming Cycle

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