In this lifecycle module you will learn about the processes needed to define, agree and execute the agreements between customers/providers and providers/suppliers. After this training you will be able to: Define, agree and manage agreements and contracts with the use of the processes service portfolio management, service level management, service catalogue management, demand management, supplier management and financial management. Organize, manage and improve the processes, not only separately but also in their relationships, to be able to deliver the services as agreed with your customers.

Individuals who have attained the V3 ITIL® Foundation certificate in Service Management, or the V3 Foundation Bridge certificate and who wish to advance to higher level ITIL® certifications Individuals who require a deep understanding of ITIL® Certificate in the Service Offerings and Agreement processes and how it may be used to enhance the quality of IT service support within an organisation IT professionals that are working within an organisation that has adopted and adapted ITIL® who need to be informed about and thereafter contribute to an ongoing service improvement programme Operational staff involved in Service Portfolio Management; Service Catalogue Management; Service Level Management; Demand Management; Supplier Management; Financial Management and Business Relationship Management who wish to enhance their role-based capabilities.

4 days (1 block, 4 days continuous, at the end of the training candidates have the option to take the exam) The exam will be in English.

Candidates can expect to gain competencies in the following upon successful completion of the education and examination components related to this certification:

Service Management as a Practice Processes across the Service Lifecycle pertaining to the Service Offerings and Agreement curriculum Service Portfolio Management which provides documentation for services and prospective services in business terms Service Catalogue Management which is concerned with the production and documentation of the Service Catalogue from a business and a technical viewpoint Service Level Management which sets up a Service Level Agreement (SLA) structure and ensures that all SLAs have an underpinning support structure in place Demand Management which identifies Patterns of Business Activity to enable the appropriate strategy to be implemented Supplier Management which ensures all partners and suppliers are managed in the appropriate way and includes contract management Financial Management which includes ensuring understanding of the service value and the management of all financial considerations Business Relationship Managers who have responsibility to represent customers and ensure the Service Catalogue and Portfolio have the right needs Operational activities of processes covered in other Lifecycle phases such as Incident and Change Management Common Service Operation activities related to Service Offerings and Agreement Organizing for Service Operation which describe functions to be performed within Service Offerings and Agreement Service Offerings and Agreement roles and responsibilities Technology and Implementation Considerations Challenges, Critical Success Factors and risks CSI as a consequence of effective Service Offerings and Agreement.

The necessary skills are interactively transferred through a mixture of presentations, discussions, actual situations and case based exercises. An active attitude is expected.

You will receive:

a training handout with all presentations, cases and exercises.

ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management (the V3 Foundation or V2 Foundation plus Bridge Certificate).