SIAM™ Professional Training | SIAM™ Training in Guangzhou

SIAM™ Professional Training Course Outline

Domain 1: Discovery and Strategy

Module 1: Design the Elements of SIAM Governance Framework

• Interpret the Characteristics of Governance in the SIAM Ecosystem
• Differentiate SIAM Governance Roles
• Governance Approaches for Monitoring and Measuring Service Performance

Module 2: Analyse the Current Situation

• Analyse Existing Services, Service Groupings, Service Providers, and the Marketplace
• How to Assess Current Capability?
• Classify the Influences for Deciding on the SIAM Model and Sourcing Approach

Module 3: Define the Key Elements of a SIAM Strategy

• Interpret Strategic Drivers for SIAM
• Differentiate Critical Success Factors for SIAM
• Interpret the Principles and Policies for Roles and Responsibilities
• Select an Appropriate SIAM Strategy
• How to Gain and Maintain Buy-in to a SIAM Strategy?
• Content of the Business Case and the Transition Project for SIAM

Domain 2: Plan and Build

Module 4: Design a Detailed SIAM Model

• Analyse Organisation Specific Service Models and Process Models
• Select an Appropriate Sourcing Approach and SIAM Structure
• Detailed Roles and Responsibilities
• Select a Performance Measurement and Reporting Framework
• Select a Collaboration Model
• Analyse Contract Considerations for SIAM

Module 5: Plan for a SIAM Implementation

• Challenges for Organisational Change
• Differentiate Between Approaches for Onboarding of Services and Service Providers
• Appropriate Tooling Strategy and Integration Methods for a SIAM Ecosystem

Domain 3: Implement

Module 6: How Different Scenarios Can Support a SIAM Implementation?

• Choose between the Big Bang Approach and a Phased Approach based on the Benefits and Risks of these Approaches
• How to Transition to the Approved SIAM Model?

Module 7: Apply Ongoing Change Management

• Choose Ways to Influence Morale and Motivation

Domain 4: Run and Improve

Module 8: Operate, Assure, and Improve a SIAM Ecosystem

• Analyse Structural Elements at Different Levels
• Select Appropriate Mechanisms to Address Issues and Improve Provider and Integrator Performance
• Apply Audit and Compliance Mechanisms

Domain 5: SIAM Practices

Module 9: Apply SIAM Practices

• Apply All SIAM Practices for the:
  • Discovery and Strategy Stage
  • Plan and Build Stage
  • Implement Stage
  • Run and Improve Stage

Who should attend this SIAM™ Professional Training Course?

This SIAM™ Professional Course is designed for individuals who require a deeper understanding of the implementation of service integration and management practices within complex multi-service provider environments. The professionals who can particularly benefit from this course include:

• Service Integration Managers
• Service Delivery Managers
• SIAM Project Managers
• Service Architects
• Change Managers
• Project Managers
• IT Operations Managers

Prerequisites of the SIAM™ Professional Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this SIAM™ Professional Course.

SIAM™ Professional Training Course Overview

Service Integration and Management (SIAM™) plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless collaboration among various service providers, thus enabling dynamic business in modern day. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to SIAM™, shedding light on its significance in enhancing service delivery and efficiency.

To stay ahead in the competitive landscape, mastering SIAM™ is crucial for professionals involved in service management and delivery. SIAM Training equips individuals with the knowledge needed to navigate complex service ecosystems, making it indispensable for IT managers, service delivery managers, and project managers.

This 2-day SIAM Course by The Knowledge Academy is designed to empower delegates with practical insights into implementing and managing Service Integration and Management. It offers a structured approach to SIAM™, enabling delegates to apply the principles learned directly to their roles, fostering better service integration and delivery.

Course Objectives

• To understand the fundamental concepts of Service Integration and Management
• To explore the key roles and responsibilities within a SIAM™ framework
• To gain insights into effective communication and collaboration in a multi-service provider environment
• To learn how to establish and maintain effective governance in SIAM™
• To acquire practical skills in implementing and managing SIAM™ processes
• To prepare for the SIAM™ Certification exam

Upon completion of the SIAM Training, delegates will benefit from a heightened understanding of service integration principles and the ability to implement them effectively. This SIAM Course equips professionals with the tools and knowledge to enhance service delivery, drive efficiency, and elevate their roles in the evolving landscape of service management.

Skills Gained After SIAM™ Professional Certification

The SIAM™ Professional Certification develops practical capabilities aligned to the defined SIAM™ domains used for managing integrated service environments. It equips professionals with expertise that aligns closely with recognised Service Integration and Management (SIAM™) practices.

Skills gained after completing this certification include:

• Governance Application: Gain the ability to apply SIAM™ governance frameworks and performance measurement across multi-provider service environments.
• Current State Analysis Techniques: Professionals develop expertise in analysing existing services, service groupings, and supplier capabilities to support effective SIAM™ planning.
• Strategic SIAM™ Decision Making: Learners build competence in interpreting strategic drivers, success factors, and organisational policies to shape and align the SIAM™ strategy.
• SIAM™ Model and Process Design: Ability to design detailed SIAM™ service and process models, including roles, responsibilities, collaboration models, and performance measurement frameworks.
• Implementation and Transition Management: Competence in planning and executing SIAM™ implementations using phased or Big Bang approaches, supported by effective onboarding strategies.
• Operational SIAM™ Practice: Ability to operate, assure, and improve a SIAM™ ecosystem through performance monitoring, issue resolution, and provider coordination.

What’s included in this SIAM™ Professional Training Course?

• SIAM™ Professional Examination
• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• SIAM™ Professional Certificate 
• Digital Delegate pack consisting of course notes and exercises

SIAM™ Professional Exam Information

The SIAM™ Professional Exam assesses participants' understanding of SIAM™ principles and practices. This certification focuses on evaluating an individual's knowledge of effectively managing and integrating multiple service providers to deliver seamless and value-driven services to the organisation. The format of the exam is as follows: 

• Question Type: Multiple Choice 
• Total Questions: 40 
• Total Marks: 40 Marks 
• Pass Mark: 65% 
• Duration: 1 hour 30 Minutes 
• Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book