ITIL® Service Lifecycle Service Operation

Deliver effective and efficient IT services for enhanced output

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Deliver effectively and efficient IT services within the organisation
Learn various principles and processes required to improve the quality of the service

Every IT organisation seeks for effective and efficient service delivery to improve the organisational performance and customer satisfaction. ITIL® training includes an ITIL® intermediates courses in which ITIL® Service Lifecycle- Service Operation is one of the certification in ITIL® Service Lifecycle stream. It includes the fulfilment of customer’s requests, fixing problems, as well as carrying out operational tasks.

Pentagon Training introduces ITIL® Service Lifecycle- Service Operation training in which the delegates will get to know about principles, processes, functions and operational activities needed to enhance the output of the organisation or to lead the market.

Who should take this course

ITIL® Service Lifecycle - Service Operation course is best suited for the following audience:

Database Administrator
IT Operations Managers
Network support and security manager
Service desk and incident manager
Security Administrator

Prerequisites

The professional must hold ITIL® Foundation Certificate before attending ITIL® Service Lifecycle - Service Operation Course.

What Will You Learn

After ITIL® Service Lifecycle - Service Operation course, you will be able to:

Identify the purpose, objectives, scope and value of Service Operations to the business
Determine the involvement of Service Operation staff with another stage of service lifecycle
Get to know about how Service Operation is organised and how its functions are structured
Identify the risk, challenges, and success factors associated with the Service Operations

Certificate

Tutor Support

Key Learning Points

Exam(s) included

Course Overview

Pentagon Training’s ITIL® Service Lifecycle - Service Operation course help the delegates to learn about coordination and execution of activities for enabling the ongoing management and operation of the products and services developed during the service strategy, design and transition phases of the ITIL® Service Lifecycle phases. The candidates will have a clear understanding of the concepts and terminologies used in life cycle so that they can implement them within their organisation to enhance productivity. During the course, our certified trainer will focus on the various methods and techniques using which the delegates will learn to manage and monitor the performance of products and services in the organisation.

Exam

The delegates will have to pass an examination that will be conducted at the end of the training to measure the level of knowledge or understanding attained during the course. The exam will be of 8 Scenario based Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ’s), each question has four options, one has to select one correct answer out of it. Your performance will be measured by the number of correct answers you attended.

You will need to have 7o percentage marks to clear the exam. Our experienced and certified trainers will help the delegates in getting a deep understanding of the subject.

The exam will be of 90 minutes, and you need to complete all questions within that time only. No extra time will be provided for any reason.

The language used in the exam would be English. Selection of language depends upon the comfort of the trainer.

All details regarding exam will be provided during the training before the exam. If you still have some query, you can contact our help and support team anytime.

Course Content

Introduction to Service Operation Practice

Define Service Operation
Scope and objective of Service Operation
Service Operation Context in service lifecycle
Fundamental and business value of service operations

Principles of Service Operations

Maintain balance in service operation
Good services
Operations staff involvement in another stage of lifecycle
Operational health
Documentation
Communication and its type
Input and Output of Service Operation

Introduction to Event Management

Define Event Management Process
Objectives and Scope
Key Concepts and Terminologies
Policies and Principles
Methods and Principles included in the processes
CSFs and KPIs
Risk and Challenges

Introduction to Incident Management Process

Define Incident Management Process
Objective and Scope
Business value
Key Concepts and Terminologies
Policies and Principles
Methods and techniques
CSFs and KPIs
Risks and Challenges

Introduction to Problem Management Process

Define Problem Management Process
Objective and scope
Key Concepts and Terminologies
Policies and Principles
Methods and techniques
CSFs and KPIs
Risks and Challenges

Introduction to Requirement Fulfillment Process

Define Requirement Fulfilment Process
Key concepts and Terminologies
Policies and Principles
Methods and techniques
CSFs and KPIs
Risks and Challenges

Introduction to Access Management Process

Key concepts and Terminologies
Policies and Principles
Methods and techniques
CSFs and KPIs
Risks and Challenges

Introduction to Service Operation Activities

Controlling and monitoring a service
IT Operations
Management and Support of Server and Mainframe
Directory Services Management
Desktop and Mobile Device Support
Middleware and Internet Management
Manage Network
Storage and Archive
Database Administration
Facilities and Data Center Management
Enhancement of Operational Activities

Service Desk Function

Effective Organisational Structure
Roles and Objectives
Outsourcing the Service Desk
Supporting the Service desk

Technical Management Function

Scope
Roles and Objectives
Relationship between Technical Design and Technical Management and Supporting
Measure Technical Management
Management Documentation
Roles supporting Technical Management

IT Operations Management Function

Roles and Objectives
Purposes
Measure IT Operational Management
Management of Documentation of IT operations
Supporting roles for IT Operations Management

Applications Management Function

Roles and Objectives
Application Management Principles
Lifecycle of Application Management
Measuring Application Management
Documentation for managing Applications
Roles supporting Applications Management

Service Operation Organisational Structure

Approaches for organising functions
Benefits and Limitations of each organisational approach

Technology and Implementation Considerations

Generic Technology Considerations
Technologies for managing Event
Technologies for managing Incident
Technologies for managing Problem
Technologies for fulfilling Request
Change Management in Service Operation
Service Operation and Project Management
Assess, Manage and Control Risk in Service Operation
Involvement of Operational Staff in Service Design and Service Transition
Planning and Implementing Service Management Technologies
Access Management Technologies
Service Desk Technologies
Challenges of Service Operation
CSFs of Service Operation
Risks of Service Operation

About Glasgow

Glasgow

Glasgow is largest city located in Scotland and third largest in the United Kingdom. Earlier, it was a part of Lanark shire which is now one of the 32 council areas of Scotland. Glasgow is located on River Clyde in country’s west central lowlands. People of Glasgow are referred as Glaswegians. Glasgow developed from a small rural settlement on River Clyde. Glasgow had become largest seaport in Britain. In the 18th century, it became a major centre of Scottish Enlightenment. From the 18th century, Glasgow has grown as one of the Great Britain’s central hub of trade including West Indies and North America. Glasgow focused on its heritage to attract tourists from various countries. Tourism is also a source of employment in Glasgow. In 1980, Hunter Ian Art Gallery was opened. In 1983, Collection of Burrel went on display in a museum in Pollock House grounds. In 1985, Scottish Exhibition and Conference centre was built. Clyde Auditorium was also added in 1997.

In the period of 1980’s and 1990’s, traditional manufacturing industries of Glasgow dropped. Service industries grew in Glasgow like retail, tourism and finance. In 1990 Glasgow School Museum of Education was opened. St Mungo's Museum of Religious Life and Art was opened in the year 1993. In 1999, Buchanan Galleries Shopping centre and Clyde Maritime centre was opened. In early 21st century, Glasgow thrived. IMAX cinema was opened in 2000 and Clyde Arc Bridge in 2006. At present, the population of Glasgow is 588,000.

Education

Glasgow has four universities within 1.5km area of city centre. These universities are a major centre of academic and higher research. Name of the Universities are:

University of Glasgow

University of Strathclyde

Glasgow Caledonian University

The University of West of Scotland

Saltire centre located at Glasgow Caledonian University is one of the busiest university libraries in the UK. Three further education colleges are there in the city that includes Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow School of Art and Teacher training courses. In 2011 Glasgow had around 53,470 students which is higher than any other town in Scotland. Many live away from home in Dennistoun, Shawlands and West End of City. City council handles 29 secondary schools, 149 primary schools and three special schools. Special schools including Glasgow Gaelic school, Glasgow school of sport and Dance school of Scotland. Glasgow has various independent schools like Hutchesons Grammar School which was founded in 1639. Hutchesons Grammar School is one of the oldest school institutions in Britain. The oldest school in Scotland are Glasgow Academy, Kelvinside Academy, High School of Glasgow, Fernhill School and Craigholme School.

Economy

Glasgow has the largest economy in Scotland and third highest GDP per capita of any city in the UK. The city itself provides 410,000 jobs in over 12000 companies. Between 2000 and 2005 around 153,000 jobs were created and growth rate reached 32%. The annual economic growth rate of Glasgow is 4.4% and is now second to London. Dominant industries like shipbuilding, heavy engineering gradually got replaced. Major manufacturing industries in the city are Clyde Blowers, Linn Products, William Grant and Sons, Aggreko, Weir Group, Whyle and Mackay, Albion Motors, British Polar Engines and Edrington Group. Glasgow was once a most important city in the UK for manufacturing which generated great wealth for the city. Glasgow is now the second most popular foreign tourist destination in Scotland. In the 21st century, some call centres in Glasgow grew substantially. City’s primary manufacturing industries include engineering, construction, shipbuilding, brewing and distilling, printing and publishing, chemicals, textiles and new growth sectors like software development, biotechnology and optoelectronics.