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Certified Service Desk Manager (CSDM) Course Outline

This course has been carefully designed to provide Service Desk Managers and Supervisors with a coherent understanding of the Service Desk and Support Environment. This course is set out in a modular format:​

Module 1: Defining Strategic Requirements

  • Define Service Desk
  • Roles and Responsibilities of Service Desks
  • Strategy Planning
  • Best Practices

Module 2: Developing a Strategic Role

  • Service Strategy
  • Service Generation

Module 3: Essential Management Skills

  • Introduction to Essential Management Skills
  • Individual Change Readiness
  • Creating a Change Management Plan
  • Dealing with Resistance
  • Communication Techniques
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Problems with Communication
  • Handling Users
  • Improving Your Verbal and Email Communication
  • Internal Communication
  • Common and Overcoming Barriers to Communication
  • AIDA Model
  • Effective Communication Guidelines

Module 4: Integrating the Service Desk

  • Importance of Effective Work Relationships
  • Continual Service Improvement Model
  • Activities Supporting CSI

Module 5: Promoting the Service Desk

  • Overview of Promoting the Service Desk
  • Principles of Stakeholder Engagement
  • Strategies for Mobilising Stakeholders

Module 6: Quality Assurance Activities

  • Introduction
  • Purpose of Customer Feedback
  • Ways to Collect Customer Feedback
  • Importance of Customer Satisfaction Surveys

Module 7: Effective Management of Tools and Technologies

  • Automated Call Distribution (ACD)
  • Computer Telephony Integration (CTI)
  • Benefits of Self-Service

Module 8: Staff Recruitment and Retention

  • Introduction to Staff Recruitment and Retention
  • Devising an HR Agenda and Strategy
  • HR Policy Documentation
  • Creating an HR Policy Manual
  • HR Policy Reviews

Module 9: Professional Development

  • Introduction
  • Benefits of Professional Development
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Benefits of Coaching and Mentoring

Module 10: Leadership and Management

  • Defining Management
  • What is the Role of the Manager?
  • Descriptions of the Role of a Manager
  • Responsibilities of a Manager
  • Objectives of a Manager
  • Discuss
  • Succeeding as a Manager
  • Useful Skills to Have
  • Types of Management Style
  • Leadership Vs Management
  • Qualities of a Good Leader
  • Visionary Leaders
  • Connective Leaders
  • Storytellers
  • Adaptive Leaders
  • Transformational Vs Transactional
  • Dispersed Leadership
  • Goleman – Leadership Styles
  • Choosing the Appropriate Leadership Style in Any Given Situation
  • Situational Leadership
  • Leadership and Management

Module 11: IT Service Management

  • Introduction to ITSM
  • Key Concepts
  • Guiding Principles
  • ITSM Framework
  • Problem Management

Module 12: Service Management Framework

  • Service Life Cycle
  • Core Component
    • Service Strategy
    • Service Transition
    • Service Operation

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Who should attend this Certified Service Desk Manager (CSDM) Training Course?

This Certified Service Desk Manager (CSDM) Training Course is designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively lead and manage service desk operations. This training course is especially beneficial for:

  • Service Desk Managers
  • IT Support Managers
  • Technical Support Managers
  • Service Delivery Managers
  • IT Operations Managers
  • Help Desk Managers
  • Technical Managers

Prerequisites of the Certified Service Desk Manager (CSDM) Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this Certified Service Desk Manager (CSDM) Training Course. However, some prior experience in Service Desk or IT support roles would be beneficial.  

Certified Service Desk Manager (CSDM) Course Overview

The Service Desk Manager must undertake roles such as controlling and managing the overall smooth running of the service desk and deal with any incidents that occur. In a course lasting four days, delegates will develop their understanding of Service Desk management best practice. Training is intensive and designed to ensure that candidates are grounded in the skills and techniques need to guide, inspire, and manage a Service Desk team.

 

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What’s included in this Certified Service Desk Manager (CSDM) Training Course?

  • Certified Service Desk Manager (CSDM) Examination
  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
  • Certified Service Desk Manager (CSDM) Certificate
  • Digital Delegate Pack 

Certified Service Desk Manager (CSDM) Exam Information

To achieve the Certified Service Desk Manager (CSDM), candidates will need to sit for an examination. The exam format is as follows: 

  • 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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This Certified Service Desk Manager (CSDM) Training equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to manage Service Desk operations effectively. It covers strategic leadership, service delivery management, performance monitoring, and customer relationship management within an IT service environment.
The benefits of this course include improved leadership and management skills, a better understanding of service delivery processes, enhanced team performance, and improved customer satisfaction. The certification also provides industry recognition, making it easier to advance in your career.
There are no formal prerequisites for taking this course. However, having experience in IT service management or working within a Service Desk environment is highly beneficial for understanding the course content.
This course is essential for professionals aiming to manage or lead Service Desk teams, as it provides tools and techniques to handle the challenges of service delivery. It ensures that the Service Desk operates efficiently and aligns with organisational goals, leading to better customer service outcomes.
This course is considered intermediate, making it accessible to those with some foundational knowledge of IT service management or Service Desk operations. It’s suitable for individuals with managerial aspirations or responsibilities in Service Desk settings.
The course includes modules on leadership and management in a Service Desk context, performance measurement, customer satisfaction improvement strategies, incident and problem management, and implementing best practices in service management.
This Certified Service Desk Manager Course is ideal for Service Desk Managers, Team Leaders, IT Managers, and professionals looking to advance into leadership roles within the Service Desk or IT support environment.
Upon completing this course, delegates can apply their skills to optimise Service Desk operations in their organisation, pursue advanced certifications, or seek promotions to higher management roles such as Service Desk Director or IT Operations Manager.
The duration of this Certified Service Desk Manager Training spans across 3 days. For self-paced courses, the duration may vary based on the delegate's schedule, allowing flexibility to complete the training at their own pace.
If you encounter issues accessing your Certified Service Desk Manager Training, you should contact The Knowledge Academy's support team. They will help troubleshoot technical issues and provide alternative access to the course materials.
This certification was developed by industry professionals and service management experts to meet the evolving needs of Service Desk management. It is designed based on current best practices and frameworks like ITIL® and focuses on real-world applications.
This training course enhances your credibility and managerial skillset, positioning you for promotions or new job opportunities in Service Desk leadership. The certification validates your expertise in handling Service Desk operations, boosting your employability and chances for career progression.
Yes, after successfully completing the training course and passing any required exams, you will receive a Certified Service Desk Manager Certification, recognised internationally in the service management industry.
Yes, self-paced online training is available for this Certified Service Desk Manager Training Course, allowing delegates to complete the course at their convenience and progress through the material according to their schedule.
Yes, 24/7 support is available throughout this Certified Service Desk Manager Training. Delegates can access help for any technical issues, queries regarding course materials, or assistance with accessing the training platform at any time.
In this course, you will learn effective Service Desk management strategies, leadership techniques, how to improve customer satisfaction, methods to measure and enhance performance, and best practices for incident and problem management in a Service Desk environment.
The training fees for Certified Service Desk Manager (CSDM)in Northampton starts from £2295
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