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The ITIL® 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan and Improve (DPI) Exam assesses participants' understanding of the ITIL® 4 principles and practices related to strategic planning, governance, and continual improvement.
This ITIL 4 Strategist Direct Plan and Improve Course is an advanced-level ITIL® Certification ideal for anyone who wants to learn how to use ITIL® 4 principles for strategic direction, planning, and advancement of IT services. This ITIL Certification Course is especially beneficial for professionals in the following roles:
To pursue the ITIL 4 Strategist Direct Plan and Improve Course, candidates must understand ITIL® 4 concepts and have passed the ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification Exam.
The ITIL® 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan, and Improve (DPI) Training Course focuses on equipping professionals with essential skills in strategic planning, governance, and continual improvement. It’s designed to help organisations achieve their business goals by aligning IT strategies with broader objectives and enhancing service quality.
Proficiency in ITIL® 4 DPI is crucial for IT Managers, Business Leaders, Change Managers, and professionals involved in organisational planning and improvement. Mastering these skills helps drive efficiency, governance, and strategic alignment, making it essential for those aspiring to advance their ITIL® expertise.
This 2-day ITIL Certification Course by The Knowledge Academy covers a wide range of topics, including strategic planning principles, performance management, risk management, and continual improvement practices. Delegates will learn how to assess current capabilities, identify improvement opportunities, develop strategic plans, and drive organisational change
Upon completion of the ITIL Certification, delegates will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and certification necessary to strategically direct, plan, and improve IT services in alignment with organisational objectives. They will be better prepared to drive organisational change, optimise resources, and continuously improve service delivery to meet evolving business needs and customer expectations.
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ITIL® 4 is a globally recognised framework for IT service management. It provides comprehensive guidance to align IT services with business needs, promoting efficiency, continual improvement, value delivery, and customer satisfaction in modern digital environments.
ITIL® 4 Strategist DPI focuses on building a strong, adaptable strategy. It teaches governance, planning, leadership, and continual improvement practices that help individuals guide teams and organisations in effectively managing services and delivering sustainable success.
This course is ideal for IT Managers, Team Leaders, Consultants, and professionals involved in strategic planning, governance, or continual improvement. It supports those aiming to drive change and align services with business goals.
To pursue the ITIL® 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan, and Improve Training (DPI) Certification, candidates must understand ITIL® 4 concepts and have passed the ITIL® 4 Foundation Certification Exam.
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.
This course takes 2-Days to complete during which delegates participate in intensive learning sessions that cover various course topics.
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Yes, the ITIL® 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan and Improve Training includes the official certification exam. Successful completion of the course and exam earns delegates a globally recognised qualification, validating their strategic planning and continual improvement capabilities.
You’ll gain skills in governance, continual improvement, strategic planning, value stream mapping, organisational change management, and aligning IT with business strategy. These skills support leadership and innovation in IT service environments.
This certification can lead to roles like IT Strategy Manager, Service Delivery Manager, Process Consultant, or Digital Transformation Lead. It enhances credibility for senior IT positions and boosts advancement within strategic and operational IT functions.
Yes, after completing this course you will receive a certificate of completion to validate your achievement and demonstrate your proficiency in the course material.
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Dean Greer
Business Transformation Lead Version 1The training was well-structured, and the combination of exam-focused content and real-world discussions was very valuable. The interactive sessions and practical scenarios made a real difference to my learning and helped me achieve the ITIL certification. I would highly recommend The Knowledge Academy for its quality training.
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Michal Zabrynski
This is my second course with Craig and it's been just as high-quality and consistent as the ITIL 4 HVIT module, not to mention it being well contextualised from (highly relevant) personal experience. And it's not as if they spoke of the same circumstances from a different perspective, but rather discussed different ones entirely, so it didn't mix with my recollection of the previous course or feel at all repetitive. Again, I've ended up with topical notes for real-world opportunities and solutions that I can act on in my role. I was surprised at how good they were at time-keeping and anticipating the length of upcoming modules to balance active learning, breaks, and activities: this feels more obvious now than before. They give the impression of a thoughtful, introspective leader and that's precisely the type of delivery I hope for when the trainer invites open learner dialogue to support course content. If I had the choice, I'd prefer to sit all my courses with Craig, without a second thought.
Cooper Dan
Delivering a course to delegates on 2 continents where English is a second language needed patience and skill. The trainer was very competent.
Mohamed Azhary
what i like the most that the trainer linked the course with real examples, he also connected the dots to others ITIL courses and also provide a good amount of exam tips and tricks.
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Rebecca Denton
Content presented clearly with useful examples
Quentin Heaton
Presented well and made the info relevant
Adam Myers
Great Training and good real world applications
Karen Smith
Trainer was absolutely brilliant. Great knowledge, clear presentation, answered all questions, great pace, nice humour.
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