Software

ITIL® Planning, Protection and Optimisation

Background

 
The ITIL® Intermediate Certificate in Planning, Protection and Optimisation 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 be of interest to candidates who wish to gain a deep level of understanding of the Planning, Protection and Optimisation processes and roles across the Service Lifecycle. 
 
This course will enable delegates with a Foundation-level knowledge of IT Service Management to apply good practice across the Service Management lifecycle in processes pertaining to the capability of Planning, Protection and Optimisation.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 Planning, Protection and Optimisation worth 4 credits.
 
 

Content

 
This course will enable participants to:
 
  • Understand the importance of Service Management as a Practice
  • Appreciate how all processes in Planning, Protection and Optimisation interact with other Service Lifecycle Processes
  • Identify the processes, activities, methods and functions used in each of the Planning, Protection and Optimisation processes
  • Understand how to use the Planning, Protection and Optimisation processes, activities and functions to achieve operational excellence
  • Understand the importance of IT Security and its contributions to Planning, Protection and Optimisation
  • Understand the technology and implementation considerations surrounding Planning, Protection and Optimisation and the associated Challenges and Risks
 
 
 

Topics covered in the course include:

 
 
1. Planning, Protection and Optimisation 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
 
 
2. Capacity Management:
  • Purpose, Goal, Objectives and Scope
  • Policies, Principles and Basic Concepts
  • Activities, Methods and Techniques
  • Triggers, Inputs and Outputs, and Interfaces
  • Key Metrics
 
 
3. Availability Management:
  • Purpose, Goal, Objectives and Scope
  • Policies, Principles and Basic Concepts
  • Activities, Methods and Techniques
  • Triggers, Inputs and Outputs, and Interfaces
  • Key Metrics
 
 
4. IT Service Continuity Management:
  • Purpose, Goal, Objectives and Scope
  • Policies, Principles and Basic Concepts
  • Activities, Methods and Techniques
  • Triggers, Inputs and Outputs, and Interfaces
  • Key Metrics
 
 
5. Information Security Management:
  • Purpose, Goal, Objectives and Scope
  • Policies, Principles and Basic Concepts
  • Activities, Methods and Techniques
  • Triggers, Inputs and Outputs, and Interfaces
  • Key Metrics
 
6. Demand Management:
  • Purpose, Goal and Objectives
  • Activities, Methods and Techniques
 
 
7. Risk Management:
  • Challenges
  • Critical Success Factors
  • Risks
 
 
8. Planning, Protection and Optimisation Roles and Responsibilities
 
 
9. Technology and Implementation Considerations:
  • Technology and Tooling
  • Evaluation Criteria
 
 
10. Common Service Activities
 
 
11. Continual Service Improvements