itSM Solutions® LLC
itSM Solutions® is an accredited courseware and training provider (ACP/ATP) specializing in the development and delivery of ITSM training solutions for IT professionals. itSM Solutions® is also recognized by PMI® as a Global R.E.P. with many of our courses accruing Professional Development Units (PDUs).
Venue Options
- Public
Delivered at public training centers around the world, this instructor led classroom based, group mentoring solution incorporates an interactive curriculum and a live certified facilitator to help participants internalize the concepts of ITSM and ITIL while preparing for the exam.Click to list Public Classes and Schedules.
- Onsite
Delivered at your location, this instructor led, classroom based, group mentoring solution incorporates an interactive curriculum and a live certified facilitator to help participants internalize the concepts of ITSM and ITIL while preparing for the exam. (minimum 6 students)Click to list Onsite Classes.
- Webinar
Delivered at your location over the internet, this virtual classroom based, group mentoring solution incorporates an interactive curriculum and a live certified facilitator to help participants internalize the concepts of ITSM and ITIL while preparing for the exam.Click to list Webinar Classes.
- Online Mentor
Delivered at your location, this online, one-on-one mentoring solution incorporates a video based curriculum and a live certified mentor to help participants internalize the concepts of ITSM and ITIL while preparing for the exam. This option provides both training coordinators and student the maximum flexibility in pricing, scheduling, venue, learning time, book delivery, travel & expense and class size.Click to list Online Mentor Classes.
- Online Web
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ITIL V2 Practitioner Certification - Plan & Improve (IPPI)
Course Description
This hands on program leads to the Practitioner Certificate in IT Service Management Plan & Improve and is for IT professionals who will participate in managing, organizing, and optimizing the Availability, Capacity and Continuity process areas.
Course Outline
The program spans 4 days of lectures, student assessments, group activities and after hour reading assignments. The 5th day is dedicated to exam preparation and testing.
- Day 1
- Theory
- Introductions
- Program Overview
- ITSM Concepts
- Assignments
- Process Implementation Planning
- Critical Success Factors & Continuous Service Improvement
- Group Discussion
- Homework
- Configuration Assessment Preparation
- Day 2
- Theory
- Review Day 1
- Availability Management
- Manage, Organize & Optimize Availability Management
- Assignments
- Review Availability Management Assessment process, activities, roles & responsibilities
- Availability Management Assessment - PART I
- Availability Management Assessment - PART II
- PART II Discussions
- PART III Presentations
- Homework
- Capacity Management Assessment Preparation
- Day 3
- Theory
- Review Day 2
- Capacity Management
- Manage, Organize & Optimize Capacity Management
- Assignments
- Review Capacity Management Assessment process, activities, roles & responsibilities
- Capacity Management Assessment - PART I
- Capacity Management Assessment - PART II
- PART II Discussions
- Capacity Management Assessment - PART III
- PART III Presentations
- Homework
- Continuity Management Assessment Preparation
- Day 4
- Theory
- Review Day 3
- Continuity Management
- Manage, Organize & Optimize Continuity Management
- Assignments
- Review Continuity Management Assessment process, activities, roles & responsibilities
- Continuity Management Assessment - PART I
- Continuity Management Assessment - PART II
- PART II Discussions
- Continuity Management Assessment - PART III
- PART III Presentations
- Homework
- IPPI Assessment Preparation
- Day 5
- Theory
- Review
- Assignments
- IPPI Practice Examination
- Self Study
- Individual
- Exam
- IPPI Certification exam
Who Should Attend
Operational staff and managers wishing to certify their skills in planning, monitoring, reporting and optimizing the Change, Configuration & Release management process areas.
Prerequisites
ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management along with IT or ITSM operational experience.
Exam
An optional 2-hour, 40 question, closed book multiple choice examination is administered by an independent proctor at the end of the course. Certification is through the Examination Institute for Information Science (EXIN). Candidates must have attended an accredited training course and successfully completed all practical assignments to sit for the exam.
Reference Material
Each student will receive a workbook. Other ITSM-related study material and books are available for purchase prior to, or during, the class.