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Course Code: IT 18903
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ITIL® 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan and Improve (DPI)
Course Sector:
Information Technology
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Location
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Enrollment
01
5 Days
Abu Dhabi, UAE $4,250
02
5 Days
Vienna, Austria $4,950
Introduction
Training course introducion / brief
ITIL® 4 Strategist:
The ITIL 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan and Improve module is for anyone who needs to align their team’s objectives to the organizational strategy. It also provides guidance on embedding continual improvement into the organizational culture. Direct, Plan and Improve helps with planning work, improving products, and managing change.
The ITIL 4 Direct, Plan and Improve (DPI) qualification is intended to provide the candidate with the practical skills necessary to create a ‘learning and improving’ IT organization, with a strong and effective strategic direction. Furthermore, provide practitioners with a practical and strategic method for planning and delivering continual improvement with the necessary agility.
The ITIL 4 Direct, Plan and Improve examination is intended to assess whether the candidate can demonstrate sufficient understanding and application of the concepts covered in the ITIL 4 Direct, Plan and Improve publication to establish a learning and improving IT organization.
The ITIL 4 Direct, Plan and Improve qualification is one of the prerequisites for the designation of ITIL 4 Managing Professional which assesses the candidate’s practical and technical knowledge about how to run successful IT-enabled services, teams and workflows. It is also a pre-requisite for the designation of ITIL 4 Strategic Leader, which assesses the candidate’s ability to build and implement an effective IT and digital strategy that can tackle digital disruption and drive success.
Course Objectives
At the end of the training course, participants will be able to
- Understand the key concepts of Direct, Plan & Improve
- Understand the scope of what is to be directed and/or planned, and know how to use key principles and methods of direction and planning in that context
- Understand the role of Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) and know how to integrate the principles and methods into the service value system
- Understand and know how to use the key principles and methods of continual improvement for all types of improvements
- Understand and know how to use the key principles and methods of communication and organizational change management to direction, planning and improvement
- Understand and know how to use the key principles and methods of measurement and reporting in direction, planning and improvement
- Understand and know how to direct, plan and improve value streams and practices
Course Audience
Who is this course for, and can benefit the most
- IT Support Staff
- IT Consultants
- Business Managers
- Business Process Owners
- IT Developers
- Service Providers
- System Integrators
- Anyone working in a DevOps team
Course Outline
The course aims and learning outcomes
Module 1: Course Introduction
Module 1: Core Concepts of Direct, Plan & Improve (DPI)
- Fundamentals of Direction, Planning, and Improvement
- Understanding the Operating Model
- Key Methods and Approaches
- Managing Risks Effectively
- Defining Scope of Control
Module 2: Key Distinctions in Strategy and Governance
- Differentiating Vision and Mission
- Strategy vs. Tactics vs. Operations
- The Roles of Governance, Compliance, and Management
- Establishing Policies, Controls, and Guidelines
Module 3: Scope and Application of Direction and Planning
- Aligning Goals and Requirements Across Levels
- Designing Effective Policies, Controls, and Guidelines
- Delegating Decision-Making to the Right Levels
Module 4: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in Service Management
- Risk Identification and Management within DPI
- Governance and Its Influence on DPI Processes
- Balancing Control Measures for Efficiency
Module 5: Continual Improvement Strategies and Techniques
- Leveraging the ITIL Continual Improvement Model
- Defining Assessment Goals, Outputs, and Criteria
- Choosing the Right Assessment Methodologies
- Setting Priorities for Improvement Initiatives
- Building and Presenting a Business Case
- Conducting Reviews and Capturing Lessons Learned
- Embedding a Culture of Continuous Improvement
Module 6: Communication and Organizational Change in DPI
- Understanding the Impact and Benefits of Change Management
- Identifying and Engaging Key Stakeholders
- Effective Communication and Influence Strategies
- Establishing Feedback Loops for Continuous Improvement
- Strengthening Communication Across the Value Chain
Module 7: Performance Measurement and Reporting in DPI
- Defining Key Metrics and Performance Indicators
- Understanding the Role of Value Streams and Practices
- Selecting Appropriate Improvement Techniques
- Applying Value Stream Mapping for Optimization
- Integrating the Four Dimensions of Service Management
Conclusion and Review
- Final Q&A Session
- Recap of Key Concepts and Techniques
Preparation for Certification
- Study Tips and Resources for ITIL® 4 DPI Certification
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At The end of the training program, Participants are involved in practical workshop to show their skills in applying what they were trained for. A detailed report is submitted to each participant and the training department in the organization on the results of the participant's performance and the return on training. Our programs focus on exercises, case studies, and individual and group presentations.
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