Course Name Mini MBA for IT Managers Course Number LS 114 102 Course Duration 5 days Course Description The new program features more focused technology modules and a greater emphasis on the business aspects of telecoms. The course offers delegates a challenging and rewarding experience that will equip them with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the telecoms industry. Course Objectives Use the world’s most popular IT service management process model – ITIL – as an enabler to improve IT performance. Participate in this program and learn how to turn IT into a true, value added business partner. You’ll learn a proven approach for: • Reducing IT costs • Improving alignment between IT and other business processes • Eliminating “silos” by integrating key IT processes • Strengthening lines of communication and leadership • Instilling a service and business culture • improving project management and financing Target Audience IT people, managers and engineers Prerequisites IT Knowledge Course Outlines Introduction to ITSM and ITIL: history, philosophy, certifications Learn the basic of ITIL Service Support Processes: • Desk Function • Configuration, Incident, Problem, change and release management processes • Goals, Terminology, Key Concepts, Activities, Benefits, Challenges, KPI’s, management Information and process relationships • Complete the course exercises and assigned homework Learn the basic of Service Delivery Processes: • Financial Management for IT Services, capacity, Availability, Service Continuity, Review IT Security Management process • Goals, Terminology, Key Concepts, Activities, Benefits, challenges, KPI’s, management Information and process relationships • Complete the course exercises and assigned homework • Understand complementary Frameworks and Standards and how they relate to ITIL • Review the future of the Framework • Project Management • Finance • Accounting