v3 Operational Support & Analysis

ITIL®

Duration: 5 days
Prices From: £1,510 per delegate (excluding VAT)

Online Resources High Quality Colour Courseware Post Course Tutor Support All Lunch and Refreshments Inclusive Pass Guarantee Scheme All Course Materials Inclusive

Course Outline

The ITIL® Intermediate Certificate in Operational Support and Analysis forms part of the Capability series of Intermediate certification modules, which can be taken as stand-alone qualifications or with a view to amassing sufficient credits to gain the ITIL® Service Management Expert qualification. It will give candidates a deep level of understanding of the operational support processes and roles across the Service Lifecycle.

The ITIL v3 Intermediate Operational Support and Analysis course is inclusive of colour courseware, examinations, refreshments & lunch, post course tutor support, and pass guarantee.

Course Overview:

This course will enable delegates with a Foundation-level knowledge of IT Service Management to apply good practice across the Service lifecycle in processes pertaining to Operational Support and Analysis. The course is interactive, combining presentation sessions and group exercises, with plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion. On completion of the course and the required personal study, delegates will be able to sit the ITIL Intermediate examination in Operational Support and Analysis worth 4 credits¹.

Course Content²:

    1. Operational Support and Analysis in the Context of the Service Lifecycle

    • Service Management as a Practice
    • What is Service?
    • Service Management and Business Value
    • Processes in the Service Lifecycle
    • Service Operation Fundamentals

    2. Event Management

    • Goal, Objectives and Scope
    • Key Concepts and Activities
    • Event Management and Information Management
    • Key Metrics

    3. Incident Management

    • Goal, Objectives and Scope
    • Key Concepts and Activities
    • Incident Management and Information Management
    • Key Metrics

    4. Request Fulfilment

    • Goal, Objectives and Scope
    • Key Concepts and Activities
    • Request Fulfilment and Information Management
    • Key Metrics

    5. Problem Management

    • Goal, Objectives and Scope
    • Key Concepts and Activities
    • Problem Management and Information Management
    • Key Metrics

    6. Access Management

    • Goal, Objectives and Scope
    • Key Concepts and Activities
    • Access Management and Information Management
    • Key Metrics

    7. Service Desk

    • Role and objectives
    • Service Desk Structures and Staffing Options
    • Outsourcing Considerations
    • Key Metrics

    8. Technical Management

    • Role, Objectives and Activities
    • Organisation Structures
    • Metrics and Documentation

    9. IT Operations Management

    • Role, Objectives and Activities
    • Organisation Structures
    • Metrics and Documentation

    10. Application Management

    • Role, Objectives, Principles and Activities
    • Lifecycle and Organisation
    • Roles and Responsibilities
    • Metrics and Documentation

    11. Service Operation Roles, Responsibilities and Organisation Structures
    12. Technology and Implementation Considerations
    13. Challenges, CSFs and Risks

Course Objectives:

This course will enable participants to:

  • Understand the importance of Service Management as a Practice;
  • Recognise the importance of Operational Support and Analysis while providing service;
  • Appreciate how all processes in Operational Support and Analysis interact with other Service Lifecycle Processes;
  • Identify the processes, activities, methods and functions used in each of the Operational Support and Analysis processes;
  • Identify the Service Operations and Operational Support roles and responsibilities;
  • Explain how to measure Operational Support and Analysis;
  • Understand the technology and implementation considerations surrounding Operational Support and Analysis and the associated Challenges and Risks.

Who Will Benefit:

This course is aimed at individuals who have attained the V3 ITIL Foundation certificate in Service Management and who wish to advance to higher level ITIL certifications. It will benefit delegates who require a deep understanding of Operational Support and Analysis processes and how they may be used to enhance the quality of IT service support.

Individuals who may find this course of interest include IT professionals that are working within an organisation that has adopted and adapted ITIL and who need to be informed about and contribute to a service improvement programme, as well as operational staff involved in Event Management, Incident Management, Request Fulfilment, Problem Management, Access Management, Service Desk, Technical Management, IT Operations Management and Application Management, and who wish to enhance their role-based capabilities.

Examination:

  • Eight complex multiple-choice questions (multi-part, scenario-based, gradient-scoring), closed book
  • 90 minutes
  • 70% pass mark, distinction mark to be confirmed

Course Materials:

Delegates will receive a copy of FGI's ITIL Intermediate Certificate in Operational Support and Analysis courseware, along with the 5 Key Element Guides covering each of the Service Management Lifecycle phases

¹ Certain conditions apply – ask your Account Manager for details.
² TBC once Final Syllabus published by APMG

Public Course Schedule

Here are some upcoming courses from our public schedule, for a full list of dates please view our course schedule.

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London City Point 16/04/2012 5 £1,510 Book Enquire
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London City Point 20/08/2012 5 £1,510 Book Enquire
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Warwick 24/09/2012 5 £1,510 Book Enquire
London City Point 15/10/2012 5 £1,510 Book Enquire
London City Point 12/11/2012 5 £1,510 Book Enquire

Private On-Site Training

This course can also be taught privately at your workplace by our accredited trainers, for more information read about our on-site training.

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