ITIL® Service Capability - Planning, Protection and Optimisation

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Improve your efficiency in planning, protection and optimisation of the organisational processes
Learn various methods and techniques that are needed in implementing effective PPO
Pentagon Training’s Courses are delivered by highly experienced and qualified instructors
Our trainers make sure that the training is enjoyable by giving real-world examples to the delegates

Designing or planning an organisational service is always an important task to look into. Organisations face many issues related to designing, planning or optimisation that affects their quality of service directly. To ensure the service quality, ITIL® Service Capability program came into existence. Organisation uses Planning, Protection and Optimisation techniques to ensure that the services are properly designed and are available whenever needed. ITIL® Service Capability-Planning, Protection and Optimising (PPO) is one of the modules that leads to the ITIL® Expert Certification in IT Service Management.

Pentagon Training’s ITIL® Service Capability-Planning, Protection and Optimising training provide knowledge about the practical aspects associated with the planning, protection and optimisation of quality services and its delivery.

Who should take this course

ITIL® Service Capability- Planning, Protection and Optimisation course is best suited for the following audience:

Business process owners
Business Managers
IT Professionals
Those who want to have a better understanding of how the ITIL® Planning, Protection and Optimisation processes can be used for improving the quality of IT service support within an organisation
The professionals who have adopted and adapted ITIL® and want to contribute to the service improvement service program within the organisation
Those who want to go for ITIL® Expert Certification and this certification is one of the prerequisites
The delegates who have attained ITIL® Foundation Certificate and wanted to switch to the higher level of ITIL® Certifications

The professionals who want to attend ITIL® Service Capability - Planning, Protection and Optimisation course must hold ITIL® Foundation
The professionals who are working in the same field and want to upgrade their knowledge and become ITIL® Expert

What Will You Learn

During ITIL® Planning, Protection and Optimisation course, you will be able to:

Understand how the Planning, Protection and Optimisation process support the ITIL® Service Lifecycle
Discover various activities and functions used in PPO process
Achieve operational excellence by implementing the applications of PPO process and activities
Understand the importance of IT Security in organisational processes
Identify how IT Security supports PPO

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Certificate

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Key Learning Points

Course Overview

The intent of the ITIL® Service Capability-Planning, Protection and Optimising (PPO) is to test and validate the understanding of organisational practices in IT Service Management as documented in the ITIL Service Lifecycle core publications. Get 4 points towards ITIL® Expert Qualification. The candidates will be able to apply Planning Protection and Optimisation practices during the ITIL® Service Lifecycle and specifically in the following areas:

Availability Management
Capacity Management
IT Service Continuity Management (ITSCM)
Information Security Management
Demand Management

Exam

Each delegate will have to pass an examination that will be conducted at the end of the training to measure comprehension of the body of knowledge. The exam consists of 8 Multiple Choice, scenario based Questions (MCQ’s). For MCQs, four options will be provided, out of which one would be the correct answer. The delegates must identify the correct answer and proceed.

One will need to have 70 percent marks to clear the exam. Our trainers will help the delegates to have a deep understanding of the subject.

The exam is 90 minutes, and one needs to complete all questions within this period only.

The language used in the exam would be English. Selection of language depends upon the comfort of the trainer.

All other details regarding exams will be provided during the training by our experts.

Course Content

Introduction to Planning, Protection and Optimisation

Define Planning, Protection and Optimisation module
Scope
Purpose and Objectives
Lifecycle within Planning, Protection and Optimisation context
Value of Service Design
Requirements for the services
Business Requirements and Drivers
Business value of Service Design
Comprehensive and Integrated Service Design
Strategy and Policy of Service Design
Optimise the performance for Service Design
Purpose and Objective of Design Coordination Processes
Scope of Design Coordination Process
Business Value of the Design Coordination Process

Introduction to Demand Management

Define Demand Management
Scope and Objective
Business Value
Key concepts and terminologies
Inputs, Outputs and Triggers
Interfaces of the process
Information Management
CSFs and KPIs
Risks and Challenges in the process
Roles and Responsibilities

Introduction to Capacity Management

Define Capacity Management
Purpose and Objectives
Scope of Capacity Management
Business Value
Key concepts and terminologies
Methods and Techniques
Input, output and triggers
Process interfaces with Capacity Management
Information Management in Capacity Management
CSFs and KPIs
Risks and Challenges
Roles and Responsibilities

Introduction to Availability Management

Define Availability Management
Purpose and Objectives
Scope of Availability Management
Business Value
Key Concepts and Terminologies
Vital Business Functions
Methods and Techniques
Input, Output and triggers
Process Interfaces
CSFs and KPIs
Risks and Challenges in process
Roles and Responsibilities

Introduction to IT Service Continuity Management

Define IT Service Continuity Management
Scope of IT Service Continuity Management
Business Value
Key concepts and terminologies
Methods and techniques
Interfaces of process
Information Management
CSFs and KPIs
Risks and Challenges
Roles and Responsibilities

Information Security Management

Introduction to Information Security Management
Purpose and scope
Business Value
Basic concepts and terminologies
Methods and techniques
Input, output and triggers
Process interfaces
Information Management
CSFs and KPIs
Risks and Challenges
Roles and Responsibilities

Technology and Implementation Considerations

Overview of Technology and Implementation Considerations
Best Practices for implementing services and processes
Generic Technology requirements needed for designing services
Architecture of Technology and Management
Select tools and technology for supporting Service Design
Plan and implement service management tools
Risks and Challenges
CSFs

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About Glasgow

Glasgow

Glasgow is largest city located in Scotland and third largest in the United Kingdom. Earlier, it was a part of Lanark shire which is now one of the 32 council areas of Scotland. Glasgow is located on River Clyde in country’s west central lowlands. People of Glasgow are referred as Glaswegians. Glasgow developed from a small rural settlement on River Clyde. Glasgow had become largest seaport in Britain. In the 18th century, it became a major centre of Scottish Enlightenment. From the 18th century, Glasgow has grown as one of the Great Britain’s central hub of trade including West Indies and North America. Glasgow focused on its heritage to attract tourists from various countries. Tourism is also a source of employment in Glasgow. In 1980, Hunter Ian Art Gallery was opened. In 1983, Collection of Burrel went on display in a museum in Pollock House grounds. In 1985, Scottish Exhibition and Conference centre was built. Clyde Auditorium was also added in 1997.

In the period of 1980’s and 1990’s, traditional manufacturing industries of Glasgow dropped. Service industries grew in Glasgow like retail, tourism and finance. In 1990 Glasgow School Museum of Education was opened. St Mungo's Museum of Religious Life and Art was opened in the year 1993. In 1999, Buchanan Galleries Shopping centre and Clyde Maritime centre was opened. In early 21st century, Glasgow thrived. IMAX cinema was opened in 2000 and Clyde Arc Bridge in 2006. At present, the population of Glasgow is 588,000.

Education

Glasgow has four universities within 1.5km area of city centre. These universities are a major centre of academic and higher research. Name of the Universities are:

University of Glasgow

University of Strathclyde

Glasgow Caledonian University

The University of West of Scotland

Saltire centre located at Glasgow Caledonian University is one of the busiest university libraries in the UK. Three further education colleges are there in the city that includes Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow School of Art and Teacher training courses. In 2011 Glasgow had around 53,470 students which is higher than any other town in Scotland. Many live away from home in Dennistoun, Shawlands and West End of City. City council handles 29 secondary schools, 149 primary schools and three special schools. Special schools including Glasgow Gaelic school, Glasgow school of sport and Dance school of Scotland. Glasgow has various independent schools like Hutchesons Grammar School which was founded in 1639. Hutchesons Grammar School is one of the oldest school institutions in Britain. The oldest school in Scotland are Glasgow Academy, Kelvinside Academy, High School of Glasgow, Fernhill School and Craigholme School.

Economy

Glasgow has the largest economy in Scotland and third highest GDP per capita of any city in the UK. The city itself provides 410,000 jobs in over 12000 companies. Between 2000 and 2005 around 153,000 jobs were created and growth rate reached 32%. The annual economic growth rate of Glasgow is 4.4% and is now second to London. Dominant industries like shipbuilding, heavy engineering gradually got replaced. Major manufacturing industries in the city are Clyde Blowers, Linn Products, William Grant and Sons, Aggreko, Weir Group, Whyle and Mackay, Albion Motors, British Polar Engines and Edrington Group. Glasgow was once a most important city in the UK for manufacturing which generated great wealth for the city. Glasgow is now the second most popular foreign tourist destination in Scotland. In the 21st century, some call centres in Glasgow grew substantially. City’s primary manufacturing industries include engineering, construction, shipbuilding, brewing and distilling, printing and publishing, chemicals, textiles and new growth sectors like software development, biotechnology and optoelectronics.