itSM Solutions® LLC
itSM Solutions® is an accredited courseware and training provider (ACP/ATP) specializing in the development and delivery of ITSM training solutions for IT professionals. itSM Solutions® is also recognized by PMI® as a Global R.E.P. with many of our courses accruing Professional Development Units (PDUs).
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- Public
Delivered at public training centers around the world, this instructor led classroom based, group mentoring solution incorporates an interactive curriculum and a live certified facilitator to help participants internalize the concepts of ITSM and ITIL while preparing for the exam.Click to list Public Classes and Schedules.
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Delivered at your location, this instructor led, classroom based, group mentoring solution incorporates an interactive curriculum and a live certified facilitator to help participants internalize the concepts of ITSM and ITIL while preparing for the exam. (minimum 6 students)Click to list Onsite Classes.
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Delivered at your location over the internet, this virtual classroom based, group mentoring solution incorporates an interactive curriculum and a live certified facilitator to help participants internalize the concepts of ITSM and ITIL while preparing for the exam.Click to list Webinar Classes.
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ITIL V2 Practitioner Certification - Release & Control (IPRC)
Course Description
This hands on program leads to the Practitioner Certificate in IT Service Management Release & Control and is for IT professionals who will participate in managing, organizing, and optimizing the Change, Configuration and Release process areas.
Course Outline
The program spans 4 days of lectures, student assessments, group activities and after hour reading assignments. The 5th day is dedicated to exam preparation and testing.
- Day 1
- Theory
- Introductions
- Program Overview
- ITSM Concepts
- Assignments
- Process Implementation Planning
- Critical Success Factors & Continuous Service Improvement
- Group Discussion
- Homework
- Configuration Assessment Preparation
- Day 2
- Theory
- Review Day 1
- Configuration Management
- Manage, Organize & Optimize Configuration Management
- Assignments
- Review Configuration Management Assessment process, activities, roles & responsibilities
- Configuration Management Assessment - PART I
- Configuration Management Assessment - PART II
- PART II Discussions
- Service Desk Assessment - PART III
- PART III Presentations
- Homework
- Change Assessment Preparation
- Day 3
- Theory
- Review Day 2
- Change Management
- Manage, Organize & Optimize Change Management
- Assignments
- Review Change Management Assessment process, activities, roles & responsibilities
- Change Management Assessment - PART I
- Change Management Assessment - PART II
- PART II Discussions
- Change Management Assessment - PART III
- PART III Presentations
- Homework
- Release Assessment Preparation
- Day 4
- Theory
- Review Day 3
- Release Management
- Manage, Organize & Optimize Release Management
- Assignments
- Review Release Management Assessment process, activities, roles & responsibilities
- Release Management Assessment - PART I
- Release Management Assessment - PART II
- PART II Discussions
- Release Management Assessment - PART III
- PART III Presentations
- Homework
- IPRC Assessment Preparation
- Day 5
- Theory
- Review
- Assignments
- IPRC Practice Examination
- Self Study
- Individual
- Exam
- IPRC Certification exam
Who Should Attend
Operational staff and managers wishing to certify their skills in planning, monitoring, reporting and optimizing the Change, Configuration & Release management process areas.
Prerequisites
ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management along with IT or ITSM operational experience.
Exam
An optional 2-hour, 40 question, closed book multiple choice examination is administered by an independent proctor at the end of the course. Certification is through the Examination Institute for Information Science (EXIN). Candidates must have attended an accredited training course and successfully completed all practical assignments to sit for the exam.
Reference Material
Each student will receive a workbook. Other ITSM-related study material and books are available for purchase prior to, or during, the class.