The ITSM Foundation: ISO/IEC 20000:2011 program is globally designed to develop foundational expertise in IT Service Management (ITSM), enabling professionals to understand service management systems, best practices, and processes aligned with the ISO/IEC 20000 standard.
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A clear understanding of:
•Fundamentals of IT service management.
•What is service management system and how it can be managed?
•Benefits of ITSMS
•Framework of ITSMS
•Core concepts of IT Service Management
•Introduction to Management Systems
•Knowing the limits of service management and establishing the reach of the IT service management system
•IT service management system process areas
•Policy
•Organizational roles, responsibilities, and authorities
•Planning for the service management system
•Service catalogue and list of services
•Risk management of services
•Service management plan and the requirements.
•The Service Management System's (SMS) key concepts
•Budgeting and accounting for services
•Resources management
•Risk assessment for services
•Service reporting
•Documents and records supporting the Implementation of ITSM
•Supplier management process
•Service level management
•Understanding the service management boundary and determining the scope of the IT service management system
•IT service management system process areas
•The service delivery processes and their relationships
•Service level management
•Service reporting
•Service Continuity and availability management
•Budgeting and Accounting for services
•Capacity management
•Information security management
•The links between relationship processes (Supplier management, business relationship management)
•The problem-solving procedures and their connections (management of incidents and service requests, problem-solving procedures).
•The control procedures (Change management, configuration management, release, and deployment management) and their connections
•Overview of Popular ITSM Tools: ServiceNow, BMC Remedy, Freshservice, Jira Service Management
•ISO/IEC 20000 and ITIL 4 Certification Preparation Strategies
•Key Templates and Documents: Service Catalogues, SLAs, Risk Registers
•Real-World Case Studies: Implementing ITSM in Large Enterprises and SMBs
•Capstone Project: Designing a Service Management Plan for a Hypothetical Organization
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The ITSM Foundation certification examinations don't have any specific prerequisites. It is advised to have prior job experience in security and quality. Having work experience in service provider organizations would be beneficial as well.
Exam Questions
40
Exam Format
Multiple choice
Language
English
Passing Score
65%
Duration
90 min
Open Book
No
Certification Validity
5 Years
Complimentary Retake
Yes

The GSDC ITSM Foundation: ISO/IEC 20000:2011 certification is a globally recognized credential that validates your knowledge and understanding of the ISO/IEC 20000:2011 standard for IT Service Management (ITSM).
By passing the ISO/IEC 20000 Foundation exam, you demonstrate your proficiency in ITSM principles, processes, and best practices.
This certification marks your ability to effectively implement and manage IT services, aligning them with business objectives and delivering value to customers.
This online ISO 20000 lead auditor certification fortifies you with the skills to assess and audit IT service management systems for compliance with the ISO/IEC 20000 standard.
With the growing importance of ITSM in today's technology-driven world, this certification provides a competitive edge, enhancing your career prospects and opening doors to a wide range of opportunities.
Whether you are an IT professional seeking to expand your knowledge or an organization aiming to improve service delivery, the GSDC ITSM Foundation: ISO/IEC 20000:2011 certification is a valuable asset that empowers you to excel in IT service management.