Mastering the implementation and management of an Information Technology Service Management System (ITSMS) based on ISO 20000.

Summary

This five-day intensive course enables participants to develop the necessary expertise to support an organization in implementing and managing an IT Service Management System as specified in ISO/IEC 20000-1:2012. Also, the participant will gain a thorough understanding of best practices for planning and implementing IT Service Management processes starting from the six fields of ISO 20000,planning and implementing new and changed services, service delivery process, relationship management processes, problem resolution process, control processes and release processes. This training is consistent with the project management practices established in ISO 10006 (Quality Management Systems – Guidelines for Quality Management in Projects). This training is fully compatible with ISO 20000-2 (Guidelines for the Implementation of an ITSMS) and ITIL.

Who should attend?

• Project managers or consultants wanting to prepare and to support an organization in the implementation of an Information Technology Service Management System (ITSMS)
• ISO 20000 auditors who wish to fully understand the Information Technology Service Management System implementation process
• Persons responsible for the Information Technology Service or conformity in an organization
• Members of an Information Technology Service team
• Expert advisors in information technology
• Technical experts wanting to prepare for an Information Technology Service function or for an ITSMS project management function

 

Learning objectives

• To Understand the implementation of an IT Service Management System in accordance with ISO 20000
• To Gain a comprehensive understanding of the concepts, approaches, standards, methods and techniques allowing an effective management of an IT Service Management System
• To Know the interrelationships between ISO/IEC 20000-1:2005, ISO/IEC 20000-2:2005 and ITIL
• To Understand the relationship between the information technology service management system, including the management processes and compliance with the requirements of different stakeholders of the organization
• To Acquire expertise to support an organization in implementing, managing and maintaining an Information Technology Service Management System (ITSMS) as specified in ISO/IEC 20000:2005
• To Acquire the necessary expertise to manage a team in implementing the ISO 20000 standard
• To Acquire the personal skills and knowledge necessary to advise an organization on the management best practicesof an Information Technology Service Management System (ITSMS)
• To Improve the analysis and decision making capabilities in an IT management context

 

Course Agenda

Day 1: Introduction to Service Management System (SMS) concepts as required by ISO 20000 Initiating a ITSMS

• Introduction to management systems and the process approach
• Presentation of the standards ISO 20000 family of standards and comparison with ITIL V2 and V3
• Fundamental principles of Information Technology Service
• Preliminary analysis and establishmentof  the maturity level of an existing Information Technology Service management system based upon ISO 21827
• Writing a business case and a project plan for the implementation of an ITSMS

 

Day 2: Planning an ITSMS based on ISO 20000

• Definition of the scope of an ITSMS
• Definition of  an ITSMS policy and objectives
• Documentation of the processes and procedures
• Service level management
• Budgeting and accounting for IT services
• Competence management

 

Day 3: Implementing an ITSMS based on ISO 20000

• Change management
• Configuration and release management
• Capacity and availability management
• Service continuity and security management
• Incident and problem management
• Operations management of an ITSMS

 

Day 4: Controlling, monitoring, measuring and improving an ITSMS; certification audit of an ITSMS in accordance with ISO 20000

• Controlling and Monitoring an ITSMS
• Development of metrics, performance indicators and dashboards
• ISO 20000 internal Audit
• Management review of an ITSMS
• Implementation of a continual improvement program
• Preparing for an ISO 20000 certification audit

 

 Day 5: Certification Exam

 

Prerequisites

ISO 20000 Foundation Certification or basic knowledge of ISO 20000 and ITIL is recommended.

 

Educational approach

This training is based on both theory and practice:

• Sessions of lectures illustrated with examples based on real cases
• Practical exercises based on a full case study including role playing and oral presentation
• Review exercises to assist the exam preparation
• Practice test similar to the certification exam

To benefit from the practical exercises, the number of training participants is limited

 

Exam

The “Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). The exam covers the following competence domains:

• Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of Information Technology Service
• Domain 2: Information Technology Service Best Practice based on ISO 20000-2
• Domain 3: Planning an ITSMS based on ISO 20000
• Domain 4: Implementing an ITSMS based on ISO 20000
• Domain 5: Performance evaluation, monitoring and measurement of an ITSMS based on ISO 20000

• Domain 6: Continual improvement of an ITSMS based on ISO 20000
• Domain 7: Preparing for an ISO 20000-1 certification audit

The “Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Implementer” exam is available in different languages (the complete list of languages can be found in the examination application form)

Duration: 3 hours

For more information about exam, refer to PECB section on ISO 20000 Lead Implementer Exam

 
Certification

• After successfully completing the exam, participants can apply for the credentials of Certified ISO/IEC20000 Provisional Implementer, Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Implementer or Certified ISO/IEC 20000 Lead Implementer, depending on their level of experience.
• A certificate will be issued to participants who successfully passed the exam and comply with all the other requirements related to the selected credential.
• For more information about ISO 20000 certifications and PECB certification process, refer to PECB section on ISO 20000 Lead Implementer Certification.

 

General Information

• Exam and certification fees are included in the training price.
• A student manual containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed to participants.
• A participation certificate of 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) will be issued to participants.
• In case of failure of the exam, participants are allowed to retake the exam for free under certain conditions.

Price: 7.950,00 Kn + VAT

Information:

SP sistemi d.o.o., tel: 01/6444 – 444, e-mail: konzultant@spsistemi.hr

The seminar is held in cooperation with ZIH (Zavod za informatičku djelatnost Hrvatske), at Mažuranić Square 8 / III, Zagreb.