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Course number U8687S
Length 5 days
Delivery method Instructor-led training ( ILT)
Onsite dedicated training ( OST)
Price USD $3,675
CAD $3,890

Special note

Please read our ITSM Service Managers FAQ for a lot of critical information that explains the Managers certification requirements and process.

The exam institute administering the Service Manager exams has strict registration deadlines. Students registering for the exams U3269S and U3270S must register for these exams at least 4 weeks prior to exam date.

HP Education strongly recommends that students bring a copy of ISBN #0113300174 ITIL Service Delivery book and ISBN #0113300158 ITIL Service Support Book and the ISBN #0-9254706-40 pocket guide with them to the class. These books are available from a number of sources, including:

Students may also bring a laptop to class to utilize for group activities. This is not required.

Completion of this course can earn PMI members 25.25 PDU credits.


Course overview

This 5-day course is based on the Service Management model described in the IT Infrastructure Library ITIL. The course uses experiential education methods to build individual knowledge and skills within a group context. Students work through the theory interactively in classroom discussions and small groups, and make extensive use of case studies and practical exercises. Mock exams and homework are set each day to prepare delegates for the final written exam. The course is designed to be taken on its own, or together with the Manager's Course in IT Service Management: Service Delivery.


Prerequisites

  • The course is required for any student wishing to take the ISEB or EXIN exams for the certificate in IT Service Management
  • The student needs to have passed the ITIL foundation exam from either ISEB or EXIN

Audience

  • IT infrastructure service managers
  • IT professionals responsible for system and network administration
  • Organization and information consultants

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Course Objectives

Upon completion of the Manager's course in IT Service Management: Service Support, the successful student should:

  • Understand how the ITIL Service Support processes can facilitate the alignment of IT process to business objectives
  • Understand the ITIL Service Support model sufficiently to be able to develop, implement and manage IT services
  • Be able to develop a Service Support reference model for an organization.
  • When taken together with the Manager's course in IT Service Management: Service Delivery, be able to take and pass the Service Delivery and Service Support exams for the Manager's Certificate in IT Service Management

Benefits to you

  • Certification is recognized by the IT Service Management Forum (ITSMF) and the Institute of Data Processing Managers (IDPM)
  • Certificate holders are recognized internationally as having achieved a high level of standing in their profession

Next Steps

  • Manager's Course in IT Service Management: Service Delivery (U8688S)
  • Manager's certificate Service Support exam (U3269S)
  • Exam preparation: ITIL Manager in IT Service Management (H8990S)
  • Manager's certificate Service Delivery exam (U3270S)

Course outline

ITIL Overview

  • ITIL background
  • Business to IT alignment
  • Benefits and ROI discussion
  • Implementation options
  • Risks and possible problems

Configuration management

  • Identifying and using configuration information
  • Strategies for capturing and maintaining configuration data
  • Leveraging configuration management to deliver quality services

Change management

  • Defining and building an end-to-end change management process
  • Defining and using change models
  • Achieving a balance between control, flexibility and responsiveness

Release management

  • Defining release policies
  • Planning and deploying releases
  • Maintaining and using definitive software

Incident management

  • Restoring IT Services
  • Incident logging, tracking and escalation
  • Working with multiple levels of support

Problem management

  • The difference between incidents, problems and known errors
  • Solving problems and preventing recurrence
  • Proactive problem management

Service Desk

  • Service Desk roles and functions
  • Service Desk structures, tools and facilities
  • Service Desk training and marketing
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