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Service Desk Analyst (SDA) Exam

Service Desk Analyst (SDA) v9 Training Outline

Module 1: Professionalism

  • The Service Desk
  • The Service Desk Analyst
  • Vision, Mission and Values
  • Policies and Governance
  • Personal Accountability
  • Service Attitude
  • Teamwork
  • Relationship Management
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Environmental, Social and Governance

Module 2: Analyst Skills

  • Communication
  • Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Skills
  • Listening Skills
  • Written Communications Skills
  • Questioning Skills
  • Effective Troubleshooting skills
  • Rapport Techniques
  • Conflict and Negotiation Skills
  • Interaction Management Skills
  • Positive Approach and Attitude

Module 3: Managing the Employee Experience

  • The Employee Experience
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
  • Challenger Safety
  • Resilience

Module 4: Practices, Processes and Procedures

  • Practices, Processes and Procedures
  • Incident Management
  • Service Request Management
  • Incident and Service Request Recording
  • Smart Shifting
  • Escalation
  • Status Updates
  • Problem Management
  • Change Enablement
  • Service Level Management
  • Service Catalogue Management
  • Knowledge Management
  • Information Security Management
  • Risk Management
  • Continual Improvement

Module 5: Managing the Customer Experience

  • Customer Experience (CX)
  • Experience Level Agreements (XLA’s)
  • Quality Monitoring Program
  • Feedback Management
  • Service Desk Metrics and Statistics

Module 6: Supported Technology and Enabling Tools

  • Support Methods
  • Self-Service
  • Omni-Channel Support
  • Automation

Module 7: Artificial Intelligence

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Describe AI
  • Describe the Subfields of AI: Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning (ML)
  • List common examples of AI in ITSM
  • Identify the Benefits of AI in ITSM for Customer Experience
  • Describe how AI can support the Service Desk
  • Identify the Challenges of AI

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Who Should Attend This Service Desk Analyst (SDA) v9 Training Course?

This Service Desk Analyst (SDA) v9 Training Course is suitable for professionals who want to develop practical service desk skills and improve customer and employee support experiences. This training course is suitable for these professionals:

  • Aspiring Service Desk Analysts
  • Service Desk Analysts
  • Help Desk Analysts
  • IT Support Technicians
  • First-Line Support Analysts
  • Second-Line Support Analysts
  • Service Desk Team Leaders
  • IT Operations Professionals

Prerequisites of the Service Desk Analyst (SDA) v9 Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites to attend this Service Desk Analyst (SDA) v9 Training Course. However, some experience in a first-line or second-line service desk environment can be beneficial.

Service Desk Analyst (SDA) v9 Training Overview

The Service Desk Analyst (SDA) v9 Training introduces modern service desk operations and IT support. It covers analyst responsibilities, service management, and customer interactions. The course also explores professionalism and employee and customer experience.

Delegates will develop communication, troubleshooting, and interaction management skills. They will learn incident and service request management, escalation, and knowledge management. The course also covers AI, automation, and service desk metrics.

This 3-day course by The Knowledge Academy enables delegates to apply recognised service desk practices in IT support environments. They can manage incidents, improve service quality, and enhance customer and employee experiences. These skills support consistent service delivery and continual improvement.

Service Desk Analyst (SDA) v9 Training Objectives

  • To understand the role and responsibilities of a Service Desk Analyst
  • To manage incidents and service requests using recognised practices
  • To develop effective communication and troubleshooting skills
  • To enhance customer and employee service experiences
  • To apply escalation, knowledge management, risk management, and continual improvement practices
  • To understand the use of AI, automation, and service desk performance metrics

Upon completion of this Service Desk Analyst (SDA) v9 Training Course, delegates will be able to apply recognised service desk practices, manage incidents and service requests, and enhance customer and employee experiences. They will also understand the role of AI, automation, and continual improvement in service desk operations.

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What’s Included in this Service Desk Analyst (SDA) v9 Training Course?

  • Service Desk Analyst (SDA) v9 Examination 
  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
  • Digital Delegate Pack

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Service Desk Analyst (SDA) Exam Information 

The Service Desk Analyst (SDA) Exam assesses individuals' knowledge and skills related to service desk operations and customer support. This certification focuses on evaluating an individual's ability to effectively handle and resolve incidents, requests, and inquiries from users and customers. 

  • Question Type: Multiple Choice 
  • Total Questions: 60 
  • Total Marks: 60 Marks  
  • Pass Mark: 65%, or 39/60 Marks 
  • Duration: 60 Minutes 
  • Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book

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Core Concepts Covered in SDI Courses

SDI Training provide learners with a structured understanding of world-recognised service desk standards used to enhance service quality, team capability, and operational performance. The key concepts covered in these courses include:

  • Strategic Service Desk Planning: Covers defining service desk purpose, roles, responsibilities, strategic requirements, and best-practice approaches that shape high-performing service operations.
  • Continual Service Improvement (CSI) and Stakeholder Engagement: Explores CSI activities, promoting the service desk, stakeholder engagement principles, and strategies for mobilising stakeholder support effectively.
  • Quality Assurance and Customer Feedback Methods: Covers customer satisfaction surveys, feedback mechanisms, interaction monitoring, and QA practices that enhance service performance and user experience.
  • IT Service Management (ITSM) Frameworks: Introduces ITSM concepts, service lifecycle, service value system, value chain, and alignment with IT service management principles.
  • Analyst-Level Communication and Customer Handling Skills: Includes active listening, questioning skills, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, rapport-building, and techniques for handling challenging customer scenarios.
  • Incident, Request, Problem and Change Processes: Delivers structured workflows for recording incidents, service requests, escalation procedures, problem management phases, and change enablement activities.
     

Career Opportunities with SDI Training

SDI Training helps professionals meet the competency expectations of service desks following SDI’s excellence frameworks.

Career Opportunities with SDI Training

The career opportunities after completing SDI Training include:

  • Service Desk Analyst: Handles incident resolution, customer communication, and service request management aligned with SDI operational standards.
  • Service Desk Manager: Oversees team performance, service delivery quality, and continuous improvement activities using SDI frameworks.
  • IT Support Specialist: Applies SDI-aligned service behaviours, troubleshooting workflows, and customer interaction techniques in technical support environments.
  • Customer Service Supervisor: Utilises SDI communication models and service measurement methods to guide frontline customer service teams.
  • Service Quality Analyst: Evaluates service desk performance, identifies improvement areas, and supports SDI-led service excellence initiatives.
  • Technical Support Coordinator: Coordinates service requests, prepares performance reports, and ensures structured communication across IT support channels.
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SDI Training FAQs

SDI is a global leader in service desk standards, offering guidance, training, and certification to improve service quality, customer experience, and operational performance in IT support environments.

You’ll gain skills in customer service, incident management, communication, team leadership, performance monitoring, and service desk optimisation, aligned with globally recognised best practice standards.

This training is ideal for Service Desk Agents, Team Leaders, Managers, and IT Professionals aiming to improve support services and align with industry best practices.

The prerequisites for the Service Desk Institute (SDI) Training are based on the course specifications and the target group of professionals it serves. Check the respective course page of the course that you are planning to take to know about its prerequisites.

The duration of these Service Desk Institute Course varies. Please visit our course pages for specific information.

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.

They enhance service desk consistency, customer satisfaction, team performance, and continuous improvement by aligning with globally recognised frameworks and performance benchmarks.

The SDI Service Desk Analyst course is ideal for beginners, covering the foundational skills needed to deliver excellent front-line support.

You’ll learn core service desk principles, best practices, communication strategies, metrics management, and how to deliver high-quality IT support.

Topics covered in the Service Desk Institute (SDI) Certification include incident management, service requests, customer service, SLAs, KPIs, service improvement, automation, reporting, and support leadership.

SDI Training standardises practices, boosts agent confidence, improves response times, and ensures consistent, high-quality service aligned with business goals.

No special software is needed. Course materials are accessible online or provided on-site, depending on the chosen delivery format.

Prior experience is not mandatory. These courses are suitable for both newcomers and experienced professionals seeking formal structure and certification.

SDI Training supports the development of service desk professionals by offering structured learning, building confidence, encouraging customer-focused thinking, and equipping them to manage incidents, enhance processes, and lead teams with greater effectiveness.

Yes, after completing this Service Desk Institute (SDI) course you will receive a certificate of completion to validate your achievement and demonstrate your proficiency in the course material.

Yes, we provide corporate training for this course, tailored to fit your organisation’s requirements.

The Knowledge Academy provides flexible self-paced training for Service Desk Institute (SDI) Certification. Self-paced training is beneficial for individuals who have an independent learning style and wish to study at their own pace and convenience.

Yes, many SDI courses include interactive sessions, case studies, and practical exercises to apply learning in real-life service desk scenarios.

While formal projects aren’t always included, practical exercises, real-world case studies, and team activities are part of the training experience.

Yes. It helps small businesses build a structured support function, enhance customer satisfaction, and scale operations efficiently using best practices.

Yes, SDI certification demonstrates your expertise, boosts credibility, and opens doors to higher-level roles in IT support and service management.

Career opportunities after completing the Service Desk Institute Certification include roles such as Service Desk Analyst, Senior Analyst, Team Leader, Service Desk Manager, IT Support Manager, and positions within ITSM or ITIL-based environments.

The Knowledge Academy in the United Kingdom 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 course.

Please see our SDI Training available in the United Kingdom

The Knowledge Academy is one of the Leading global training provider for SDI Training.

The training fees for SDI Training in the United Kingdom starts from £3495

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