What is ITIL® 4 Specialist: Plan, Implement, and Control Training Course?
The ITIL® 4 Specialist: Plan, Implement, and Control Training Course is designed to provide Learners with advanced knowledge of ITIL® 4 principles. It focuses on the practical application of ITSM planning, implementation, and control practices. This course covers essential concepts such as governance, risk management, change control, and service improvement, enabling learners to manage IT services efficiently and effectively.
Learners will gain hands-on experience implementing ITIL® 4 practices, managing ITSM lifecycles, and aligning IT strategies with business needs. The training prepares learners for the ITIL® 4 Specialist certification exam, ensuring they can contribute to organisational goals through efficient IT service management.
This comprehensive 3-day ITIL® 4 Specialist Training Course by Oakwood International empowers IT professionals to excel in planning, implementing, and controlling ITSM processes, supporting organisational growth and innovation.
Course Objectives:
- To understand the principles of ITIL® 4 for planning, implementation, and control
- To learn how to design and implement effective ITSM processes
- To develop skills for managing governance, risk, and compliance in IT operations
- To gain expertise in change control and service improvement practices
- To align ITSM processes with organisational goals and strategies
- To ensure continuous improvement of IT services through effective control mechanisms
- To prepare for the ITIL® 4 Specialist: Plan, Implement, and Control certification exam
Upon completion, Learners will have the knowledge and skills to manage ITSM processes effectively, improve IT services, and align them with business objectives.
Course Outline
ITIL® 4 Specialist: Plan, Implement, and Control Training Course
Module 1: IT Asset Management
- Key Concepts of the Practice
- Purpose of the Practice
- Practice Success Factors (PSF) and Key Metrics of the Practice
- IT Asset Types
- IT Asset Register
- IT Asset Lifecycle
- Models and Verification
- Inventory and Discovery
- IT Asset Audit
- Processes of the Practice
- Inputs and Outputs of the Processes
- Key Activities of the Processes
- How to Integrate the Practice in the Organisation’s Value Streams?
- Roles and Competences of the Practice
- IT Asset Manager
- IT Asset Custodian
- IT Asset Analyst
- IT Asset Register Administrator
- License Manager
- IT Asset Owner
- IT Asset Consumer
- Know How to Position the Practice in the Organisational Structure
- How Information and Technology Support and Enable the Practice
- Tools Application
- Apply the Recommendations on Automation
- Role of Partners and Suppliers in the Practice
- Dependencies of the Practice on Third Parties
- Partners and Suppliers Can Support the Practice
- Recommendations for the Practice Success
- Recommendations for IT Asset Management Success
- Supported by the ITIL Guiding Principles
Module 2: Change Enablement (CE)
- Key Concepts of the Practice
- PSFs and Key Metrics of the Practice
- Change and Change Model
- Standard Change
- Emergency Change and Change Authority
- Processes of the Practice
- Inputs and Outputs of the Processes
- Key Activities of the Processes
- Integrate the Practice in the Organisation’s Value Streams
- Roles and Competences of the Practice
- Responsibilities of the Key Roles of the Practice
- Change Manager / Coordinator and Change Authority
- Position the Practice in the Organisational Structure
- Information and Technology Support and Enable the Practice
- Explain the Tools Application
- Apply the Recommendations on Automation
- Role of Partners and Suppliers in the Practice
- Dependencies of the Practice on Third Parties
- Partners and Suppliers Can Support the Practice
- ITIL Capability Model Can Be Used to Develop the Practice
- Capability Criteria Support the Practice Capability Development
- Recommendations for the Practice Success
- Recommendations for Change Enablement Success
- Recommendations Are Supported by the ITIL Guiding Principles?
Module 3: Deployment Management (DM)
- Key Concepts of the Practice
- PSFs and Key Metrics of the Practice
- Environment
- Continuous Integration
- Continuous Delivery
- Continuous and Deployment
- Processes of the Practice
- Inputs and Outputs of the Processes
- Key Activities of the Processes
- Integrate the Practice in the Organisation’s Value Streams
- Roles and Competences of the Practice
- Responsibilities of the Key Roles of the Practice
- Deployment Manager
- Deployment Practitioner
- Position the Practice in the Organisational Structure
- Information and Technology Support and Enable the Practice
- Tools Application
- Apply the Recommendations on Automation
- Role of Partners and Suppliers in the Practice
- Dependencies of the Practice on Third Parties
- Partners and Suppliers Can Support the Practice
- ITIL Capability Model Can Be Used to Develop the Practice
- Capability Criteria Support the Practice Capability Development
- Recommendations for the Practice Success
- Recommendations for Deployment Management Success
- How These Recommendations Are Supported by the ITIL Guiding Principles?
Module 4: Release Management (RM)
- Key Concepts of the Practice
- Purpose of the Practice
- PSFs and Key Metrics of the Practice
- Key Terms/Concepts
- Release and CI/CD and Release Management
- Release Model
- Push/Pull Conditions
- Processes of the Practice
- Inputs and Outputs of the Processes
- Key Activities of the Processes
- Integrate the Practice in the Organisation’s Value Streams
- Roles and Competences of the Practice
- Responsibilities of the Key Roles of the Practice:
- Release Manager
- Position the Practice in the Organisational Structure
- Information and Technology Support and Enable the Practice
- Tools Application
- Apply the Recommendations on Automation
- Role of Partners and Suppliers in the Practice
- Dependencies of the Practice on Third Parties
- Partners and Suppliers Can Support the Practice
- ITIL Capability Model Can Be Used to Develop the Practice
- Capability Criteria Support the Practice Capability Development
- Recommendations for the Practice Success
- Recommendations for Release Management Success
- How These Recommendations Are Supported by the ITIL Guiding Principles?
Module 5: Service Configuration Management (SCM)
- Key Concepts of the Practice
- Purpose of the Practice
- PSFs and Key Metrics of the Practice
- Configuration Item (CI)
- Service Configuration Model
- CI Lifecycle Model
- Configuration Management System
- Configuration Management Database
- Baseline Configuration
- Configuration Verification
- Configuration Inventory
- Configuration Audit
- Processes of the Practice
- Inputs and Outputs of the Processes
- Key Activities of the Processes
- Integrate the Practice in the Organisation’s Value Streams
- Roles and Competences of the Practice
- Responsibilities of the Key Roles of the Practice:
- Configuration Manager
- Configuration Coordinator
- Configuration Librarian
- Resource Owner/Custodian
- Position the Practice in the Organisational Structure
- Information and Technology Support and Enable the Practice
- Recommendations on Automation
- Partners and Suppliers in the Practice
- Dependencies of the Practice on Third Parties
- Partners and Suppliers Can Support the Practice
- ITIL Capability Model Can Be Used to Develop the Practice
- Capability Criteria Support the Practice Capability Development
- Recommendations for the Practice Success
- Recommendations for Service Configuration Management Success
- How These Recommendations Are Supported by the ITIL Guiding Principles?
Module 6: Plan, Implement, and Control
- Processes and Value Streams of the Plan, Implement, and Control Practices
- Role of the Incident Resolution Service Value Stream
- Role of the Request Fulfilment Service Value Stream
- Plan, Implement, and Control Practices
- Information and Technology Support and Enable the Practices
- Information Is Exchanged Between the Plan, Implement, and Control Practices
- Recommendations for the Plan, Implement, and Control Practices Success
- Recommendations for the Plan, Implement, and Control Practices
Included
Included
- No course includes are available.
Offered In This Course:
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Video Content
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eLearning Materials
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Study Resources
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Completion Certificate
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Tutor Support
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Interactive Quizzes
Learning Options
Discover a range of flexible learning options designed to meet your needs. Select the format that best supports your personal growth and goals.
Online Instructor-Led Training
- Live virtual classes led by experienced trainers, offering real-time interaction and guidance for optimal learning outcomes.
Online Self-Paced Training
- Flexible learning at your own pace, with access to comprehensive course materials and resources available anytime, anywhere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What topics are covered in the ITIL® 4 Specialist Training Course?
The course covers ITSM planning, governance, risk management,
change control, service improvement, and certification preparation.
Q. How can this training benefit my career?
This training enhances your ITSM expertise, preparing you for
leadership roles in IT service planning, implementation, and control, and
advancing your career in IT management.
Q. Is ITIL® 4 applicable globally?
Yes, ITIL® 4 is a globally recognised framework for IT service
management, used across industries to improve IT operations.
Q. What support is provided during the training?
Learners receive comprehensive study materials, practical
exercises, and expert instructor guidance to ensure effective learning and
certification readiness.
Q. Is this course suitable for beginners?
No, this course is designed for professionals with foundational
ITIL® knowledge or experience in IT service management, particularly those who
have completed ITIL® Foundation training.