ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification Course Overview

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ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction

  • What is ITIL®?
  • ITIL® 4 Certification Journey
  • Course Objectives
  • About the Course

Module 2: Key Concepts of Service Management

  • Concept of Value
    • What Do We Mean by Value?
    • Definition of Value
    • What is an Organisation?
    • How is Value Created Between Organisations?
    • Service Relationships
    • Providers and Consumers Co-Create Value
  • Stakeholder and Service Consumer Roles
    • Stakeholders
    • Service Provider Organisations
    • Service Consumer Organisations
    • Other Stakeholders
    • How is Value Created?
    • Service Consumer Roles
    • Activity
  • Service Offerings
    • What is a Product?
    • What is a Service?
    • What is a Service Offering?
  • Creating Value with Services
    • Value Co-Creation
    • Service Provider
    • What are Service Consumers?
    • What are Products and Services?
    • Definitions
    • What are Service Relationships?
    • What is the Meaning of Service Provision?
    • What is Service Consumption?
    • Service Relationship Management
    • How Organisations Co-Create Value?
    • Service Relationship Model
    • Value, Outcomes, Costs, and Risk
    • Definitions
    • What Can Be Described as Utility and Warranty?
    • Review and Reflect
    • Quiz

Module 3: Key Concepts of ITIL® 4

  • Four Dimensions of Service Management
    • Holistic Approach to Service Management
    • Four Dimensions of Service Management
    • Organisations and People
    • What the Dimension Includes?
    • What is Culture, and Why is it Needed?
    • What a Supportive Culture Requires?
    • What to Pay Attention to?
    • Organisational Complexities
    • Information and Technology
    • Things to Consider
    • Partners and Suppliers
    • Organisations and their Partners and Suppliers
    • Forms of Cooperation
    • What Goes into Supplier Strategy?
    • What is a Value Stream?
    • Value Streams and Processes
    • Questions to create, deliver and improve
  • Activity
  • ITIL® Service Value System
    • ITIL® SVS
    • ITIL® SVS Inputs
    • Governance
    • Challenges of Silos
    • Need for Continual Improvement
    • Applying the SVS
  • Service Value Chain
    • Introduction to the ITIL® Service Value Chain
    • Opportunity Vs Demand
    • Converting Inputs into Outputs
    • Service Value Chain, its Practices, and Value Streams
    • Activities
    • Review and Reflect Quiz

Module 4: Guiding Principles

  • Introduction to the Guiding Principles
    • What is a Guiding Principle?
    • Focus on Value
    • How is Value is Perceived?
    • CX and UX
    • How Would You Apply this Principle?
    • Start Where You Are
    • Assess Where You Are
    • Role of Measurement
    • Applying the Principle
    • Progress Iteratively with Feedback
    • Role of Feedback
    • Use of Feedback Loops
    • Iteration and Feedback Together
    • Collaborate and Promote Visibility
    • Communication and Visibility
    • Key Collaboration Pairs
    • Promote Visibility
    • Think and Work Holistically
    • Keep it Simple and Practical
    • Judging What to Keep
    • Conflicting Objectives
    • Applying the Principle
    • Optimise and Automate
    • Road to Optimisation
    • Using Automation
    • Applying the Principle
    • Activity: Case Studies
  • Using the Guiding Principles
    • Guiding Principles in Context
    • Guiding Principles Your Examples
    • Principle Interaction
    • Applying the Guiding Principles
    • Guiding Principles: Task
    • Principle Interaction
    • Review and Reflect Quiz
    • Extension Activity 2

Module 5: ITIL® 4 Management Practices

  • Purpose of the ITIL® Practices
    • Management Practices
    • 34 ITIL® Management Practices
    • General Management Practices
    • Service Management Practices
    • Technical Management Practices
  • Overview of Eight ITIL® Practices
    • Eight Practices
    • Information Security Management
    • Contribution of Information Security Management to SVC
    • Relationship Management
    • Supplier Management
    • Evaluating and Selecting Suppliers
    • Contribution of Supplier Management to SVC
    • IT Asset Management
    • Contribution of IT Asset Management to SVC
    • Service Configuration Management
    • Contribution of Service Configuration Management to SVC
    • Monitoring and Event Management
    • Contribution of Monitoring and Event Management to SVC
    • Deployment Management
    • Approaches for Deployment
    • Contribution of Deployment Management to SVC
    • Release Management
    • Contribution of Release Management to SVC
  • Key Management Practices – Part 1
    • What is an Incident?
    • Incident Management Guidance
    • Incident Management Tools
    • Incident Updates
    • Types of Incidents
    • Collaboration
    • Swarming
    • Third-Party Products and Services
    • Incident Management Contribution to SVC
    • Service Request Management
    • What is a Service Request?
    • Steps for Request Fulfilment
    • Request Processes and Procedures
    • Service Request Management Contribution to the SVC
    • Methods of Fulfilling Requests
    • Service Desk
    • Automation
    • Task: Service Desk ‘Pitch’
    • Service Desk Provisions
    • Service Desk Support
    • Service Desk Skills
    • Service Desk Contribution to the SVC
  • Key Management Practices – Part 2
    • Problem Management
    • Phases of Problem Management
    • Identifying a Problem
    • Problem Control
    • Workaround
    • Error Control
    • Links to Other Practices
    • Interfaces
    • Problem Management Contribution to the SVC
    • Continual Improvement
    • Applying Continual Improvement
    • Continual Improvement Model
    • What is the Vision?
    • Where are We Now?
    • Where do We Want to Be?
    • CSFs and KPIs
    • How do We get There?
    • Take Action
    • Did we Get There?
    • How do We Keep the Momentum?
    • Methods to Continually Improve
    • Continual Improvement Activity
    • Tracking
    • CI Responsibility
    • Continual Improvement Contribution to the SVC
  • Key Management Practices – Part 3
    • Service Level Management
    • Activity
    • Service Level Agreements
    • Key requirements for SLAs
    • Watermelon SLA Effect
    • Customer Engagement
    • Customer Feedback
    • Metrics
    • Service Level Management Contribution to the SVC
    • Change Enablement
    • Define Change
    • Scope of Change Enablement
    • Change Authority
    • Types of Change
    • Scheduling
    • Change Enablement Contribution to the SVC
  • Review and Reflect
    • Quiz
    • Activities
    • Course Review
    • What’s Next?
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Who should attend this ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification Training?

The ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification Course is crafted to provide a comprehensive understanding of the ITIL® framework, catering to a broad spectrum of individuals within and beyond the IT industry. This ITIL Certification is particularly valuable for:

  • IT Managers
  • Service Desk Managers
  • System Administrators
  • Network Engineers
  • IT Consultants
  • Project Managers
  • Business Analysts

Prerequisites of the ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification Course.

ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification Training Overview

The ITIL® 4 Foundation Course introduces the latest iteration of IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL®) standards, a critical framework for managing and optimising IT services. Its relevance in today’s technology-driven world is paramount, as it aligns IT service operations with broader business strategies, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

Understanding the principles of the ITIL® 4 Foundation Course is vital for IT Professionals seeking to adapt to evolving business needs. It's particularly essential for Project Managers, IT Service Managers, and support staff. Mastering this subject ensures that IT operations contribute effectively to overall business success, enhancing customer satisfaction and business growth.

The Knowledge Academy's 2-day ITIL Certification Course offers a comprehensive overview of this framework, ensuring delegates quickly grasp its key concepts and practices. This efficient training approach is designed to expedite the certification process, providing participants with the skills needed to implement ITIL® standards effectively in their organisations.

ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification Training Course Objectives

  • To introduce the core concepts and principles of the ITIL® 4 framework
  • To equip learner with the skills to effectively manage IT services aligning with business goals
  • To prepare attendees for the ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification exam
  • To demonstrate the integration of ITIL® 4 with modern digital technologies
  • To enhance practical understanding through real-world examples and case studies

Upon completion of the ITIL Certification, participants will have a thorough understanding of ITIL® principles and their application in the real world. They will be well-prepared for the certification exam and possess the skills necessary to improve IT service management within their organisations, ensuring alignment with business objectives and enhancing overall efficiency.

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What's included in this ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification Course?

  • The ITIL® 4 Foundation Examination
  • World-Class Training from Experienced ITIL® Instructors
  • ITIL® 4 Foundation Certificate
  • Digital Delegate Pack
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ITIL® 4 Foundation Exam Information

The ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification Training Course introduces the core concepts and principles of ITIL® 4, equipping them with a foundational understanding of the IT Service Management framework and its modern, agile, and end-to-end service lifecycle management practices. 

  • Question Type: Multiple Choice 
  • Total Questions: 40 
  • Total Marks: 40 Marks 
  • Pass Mark: 65% or 26/40 Marks 
  • Duration: 60 minutes 
  • Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book

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ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification in Halifax FAQs

What is ITIL® 4?

ITIL® 4 (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) is the latest version of the IT Infrastructure Library framework. It provides a modern, flexible approach to IT service management (ITSM) by integrating Agile, DevOps, and Lean principles to support digital transformation and business value creation.

What is ITIL used for?

ITIL is used for managing and improving IT services in alignment with business needs. It helps organisations deliver reliable, efficient, and cost-effective services through structured processes, service lifecycle management, and continual improvement strategies.

What are the benefits of taking this ITIL® 4 Foundation Course?

This course enhances your understanding of ITSM, improves job prospects, and helps align IT with business goals. It also provides a globally recognised certification and practical knowledge applicable across various IT service management roles.

Are there any prerequisites for taking this ITIL 4 Foundation Certification?

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification Course.

What is included in this ITIL® 4 Foundation Course?

In this training course, delegates will have intensive training with our experienced instructors, a digital delegate pack consisting of important notes related to this course, and a certificate after course completion.

What is the duration of this ITIL®4 Foundation Certification Course?

This ITIL 4 Foundation Training takes 2 days to complete during which delegates participate in intensive learning sessions that cover various course topics.

Will I receive a certification upon completing this ITIL 4 Foundation Course?

Yes, after completing this ITIL 4 Foundation Course you will receive a certificate of completion to validate your achievement and demonstrate your proficiency in the course material.

What does the ITIL® 4 Foundation Training Course cover?

The ITIL 4 Foundation Training covers the ITIL service value system, key concepts of service management, guiding principles, service value chain, practices, governance, continual improvement, and the integration of modern ITSM approaches like Agile and DevOps.

Is this ITIL 4 Foundation Certification Training really worth it?

Yes, certification is valuable for IT professionals. It improves job prospects, supports career development, and provides foundational knowledge to implement ITIL practices that enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

How can I prepare for the ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification?

Prepare by attending accredited training, studying the ITIL 4 Foundation manual, using official practice exams, and reviewing key terms and concepts. Consistent revision and understanding real-world applications help with exam success.

How can this ITIL Training help me in my current job?

It helps by providing tools and techniques to improve service delivery, reduce inefficiencies, and align IT services with business goals. The knowledge gained can enhance performance and add value to your team or organisation.

What are the ITIL 4 Foundation Certification requirements?

The ITIL 4 Foundation Certification course is open to anyone interested in IT service management, whether experienced professionals or beginners looking to enter the ITSM field.

What are the next steps after completing the ITIL® 4 Foundation Training?

After completing the Foundation level, you can progress to ITIL® 4 Managing Professional (MP) or Strategic Leader (SL) modules for advanced expertise and career development in IT service management.

What is the ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification Course about?

This ITIL 4 Foundation Certification course introduces ITIL’s core principles, service management framework, practices, and service value system. It equips learners with the knowledge to support organisational IT services using a modern, value-driven approach.

How can one learn the key concepts of ITIL®?

Key concepts can be learned through accredited training, official ITIL manuals, video tutorials, practice exams, and applying real-world scenarios to understand how ITIL principles operate within IT service management.

Who is ITIL® for?

ITIL is for IT Professionals, Service Managers, Support Staff, Project Managers, and anyone involved in delivering, designing, or supporting IT services. It’s also ideal for those looking to advance in ITSM careers.

What is the salary range for an ITIL 4 Foundation-certified IT Service Management Professional?

In the UK, ITIL® 4 Foundation-certified professionals typically earn between £30,000 and £55,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and job role. Senior ITSM professionals can earn significantly more.

Do you provide an exam for the ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification?

Yes, the course includes an official ITIL® 4 Foundation exam. It is a closed-book, multiple-choice exam designed to test your understanding of ITIL concepts and service management principles.

Do you offer 24/7 support for the ITIL® 4 Foundation Course?

Yes, The Knowledge Academy offers 24/7 support via phone & email before attending, during, and after the course. Our customer support team is available to assist and promptly resolve any issues you may encounter.

What are the topics covered in the ITIL® 4 Foundation Course?

Topics include the service value system, guiding principles, service value chain, governance, continual improvement, key practices, and the integration of Agile, DevOps, and Lean into modern IT service management.

What skills will I gain from this ITIL® 4 Foundation Training?

You will gain skills in service management, process improvement, stakeholder communication, IT-business alignment, and applying ITIL principles to enhance service quality and operational performance within your organisation.

Why choose The Knowledge Academy over others?

The Knowledge Academy in Halifax stands out as a prestigious training provider known for its extensive course offerings, expert instructors, adaptable learning formats, and industry recognition. It's a dependable option for those seeking this ITIL 4 Foundation Course.

What is the cost/training fees for ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification Course in Halifax?

The training fees for ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification Coursein Halifax starts from CAD2995

Which is the best training institute/provider of ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification Course in Halifax?

The Knowledge Academy is the Leading global training provider for ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification Course.

What are the best ITIL® Certification Training courses in Halifax?

Please see our ITIL® Certification Training courses available in Halifax

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