E-learning ITIL® SERVICE STRATEGY
Study for an ITIL Service Strategy (SS) qualification today with a fully accredited online training course from 4PA e-Learning!
This course is accredited by PeopleCert, who are licensed by AXELOS as an Examination Institute for an ITIL Service Strategy qualification in IT Service Management.
Why you Should Take This Course:
ITIL Service Strategy (SS) is an intermediate level qualification and is one of five ITIL Service Lifecycle modules covering management and the control of activities and techniques documented in the ITIL Service Strategy publication.
On completion, qualified ITIL SS individuals will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the risks and success factors to develop and progress strategy within an organization or programme.
Browse the course syllabus for a full module by module breakdown of what’s included.
With this course, you’ll receive 6 months access from the date of purchase as well as a FREE exam voucher to use whenever you are ready to sit the exam!
The objectives of this ITIL Intermediate Service Strategy course are to fully understand the customer business objectives and priorities and the role that IT services play in enabling these objectives to be met.
Key topics that are covered in the course include; service value definition, business-case development, service assets, market analysis, and service provider types.
Our course has been fully accredited by PeopleCert, who are licensed by AXELOS as an Examination Institute for IT Service Management.
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The Benefits of eLearning:
All 4PA e-Learning courses run entirely over the web and have been carefully designed to provide the most comprehensive, interactive and flexible learning experience available. Study when it suits you – at home, at work or on the move.
Flexibility to learn from your desktop, laptop or tablet at your own pace, when it suits YOU. Anytime. Anywhere (an internet connection is required).
Our courses are easy-to-use. Participants will benefit from an interactive multimedia environment that enhances the way you study.
With eLearning, individuals and organizations avoid the typical costs of travel and consultancy by studying independently online.
Our online training courses are designed with mobility and accessibility in mind. You can access your training from any desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or mobile phone.
This e-learning course contains all the learning materials you need in order to prepare for the ITIL Service Strategy exam.
Our course has been accredited by PeopleCert, who are licensed by AXELOS as an Examination Institute for the ITIL® Service Strategy Certificate in IT Service Management.
This course provides holders of an ITIL® Foundation certificate with a practical level of proficiency in the management of the Service Strategy stage of the Service Lifecycle.
Full Details of our ITIL SS Course:
Browse the contents of this eLearning course by clicking on a module title below that you would like to know more about. Why not try a free trial module of our course before you buy!
Module 1: An Introduction to Service Strategy
This Module addresses the core concepts of service strategy in terms of its purpose, objectives, scope and its relationship to the other ITIL Lifecycle Stages.
The candidate must be able to understand and describe:
The purpose of service strategy
The objectives of service strategy
Service strategy’s value to the businessUnderstand and describe the context of service strategy in relation to the 4 stages of the service lifecycle:
Service Design
Service Transition
Service Operation
Continual Service ImprovementModule 2: Service Strategy Principles
This module unit covers the elements of service strategy that are necessary to understand, use and apply the processes within service strategy to create business value.
It will enable the use of the knowledge, interpretation and analysis of service strategy principles, techniques and relationships, and the application for creation of effective service strategies.
The candidate must be able to understand, describe and apply the following topics:
Service Strategy Basics
Services and Value
Assets and Service Providers
Defining Services
Service Economics
Sourcing StrategiesModule 3: Service Strategy Processes
The module covers the managerial and supervisory aspects of service strategy processes. It excludes the day-to-day operation of each process. More detailed process operation guidance is covered in the service capability courses.
Each process is considered from the management perspective. That means at the end of this module you should understand those aspects that would be required to understand each process and its interfaces, oversee its implementation and judge its effectiveness and efficiency.
The candidate must be able to understand, describe and apply the following topics:
Strategy Management
Service Portfolio Management
Financial Management
Demand Management
Business Relationship ManagementModule 4: Governance
In this module you will learn how governance can be analysed and used to set strategy with the use of governance frameworks and bodies.
This unit will enable the analysis of IT governance and to use it to set strategy by leveraging governance frameworks and bodies.
This module covers:
What is Governance?
Strategy, Policy and Plan
Setting the strategies, policies and plans
Governance Framework
What is IT Governance?
Governance Bodies
IT Steering Group
Strategy to GovernanceModule 5: Organizing for Service Strategy
This module looks at the organizational considerations relating to service strategy, including organizational development, departmentalization and design.
This unit enables the understanding of the concepts of organizational considerations as it relates to service strategy.
This module covers:
Centralized, Federated, or Decentralized?
Deciding on a Structure
Speed of Change
Organization Departmentalization
Organizational Design
Organizational Design StepsModule 6: Technology Considerations
This module looks at the technological considerations involved with service strategy. These include service automation, analytics and different technology interfaces.
This unit enables the understanding of the relevance and opportunities service automation in the service strategy lifecycle stage.
This module covers:
Service Automation Benefits
Areas for Possible Service Automation
Automation reduces variation
Preparing for Automation
Service Analytics and Instrumentation
Service Analytics
Characteristics of good Service Interfaces
The Critical Role of Service Interfaces
Types of Service Technology Encounters
Self-Service ChannelsModule 7: Implementing Service Strategy
In this module you will learn how to develop implementation strategies that follow a lifecycle approach.
The module covers:
Implementation Through the Lifecycle
Following a Lifecycle Approach
The Impact of Service Strategy on other lifecycle StagesModule 8: Challenges, Critical Success Factors and Risks
The primary goal of this module is for you to get to grips with the challenges, risks and Critical Success factors involved with service strategy.
The module covers:
Challenges
Risks
Critical Success Factors (CSFs)Module 9: Exam Preparation
- This section has been designed to support your preparations for the service strategy exam, and includes 2 mock exams, as well as detailed analysis of the exam format and how to complete the exam.
Thinking of sitting the ITIL Service Strategy Exam? On this page, you will find everything you need to know!
In order to achieve this ITIL Intermediate qualification, you must pass the ITIL® Service Strategy Certificate in IT Service Management exam.
You can take the exam online (virtually) using a service provided by PeopleCert.
What you Need to Know About the Exam:
The examination will consist of a complex multiple choice, scenario-based closed book paper of 8 questions, to be answered within 90 minutes.
To pass the exam you must get 28 out of 40 questions correct, or 70% and If successful, delegates will gain 3 credits towards ITIL Expert level.
The course materials provided in the Service Strategy e-learning course will provide you with all the information you need for this exam.
Exam Duration: Maximum 90 minutes for all candidates in their respective language (Candidates sitting the examination in a language other than their first language have a maximum of 120 minutes and are allowed to use a dictionary).
Before you book you can test that your computer configuration will meet the requirements for a PeopleCert exam, using this online test.
This test focuses on the suitability of your webcam, microphone and internet connection. Please Visit the PeopleCertwebsite for a complete list of information and guidance.
You Will be Tested on:
Introduction to service strategy
Service strategy principles
Service strategy processes
Governance
Organizing for service strategy
Technology considerations
Implementing service strategy
Challenges, critical success factors and risks
Why not try out a free trial module from our ITIL Service Strategy eLearning course!
In this ITIL Intermediate trial module, you will learn the about Strategic Planning and Control Processes, Service Management driven by Strategy, and the critical role of Service Interfaces.
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Our course has been fully accredited by PeopleCert, who are licensed by AXELOS as an Examination Institute for IT Service Management.
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