Overview/Description When you think of reasons for contacting the IT Department in your organization, it's most likely to resolve a problem. Typically you contact them when something isn't working right – whether it be a connection error, system crash, or other incident that impedes your ability to do your work. But more often than not Service Desks also field requests for numerous situations that don't typically fall into the 'out of order' category, but require attention, time, and a quick turnaround – for example, someone needs a new password, to change an existing password, or they...

Overview/Description An efficient Problem Management process is vital in ensuring your organization is ready to handle and resolve problems successfully. And the ability to know what information is important and how to use that information to analyze how well your Problem Management process is performing can mean the difference between success and failure in your Problem Management efforts. This course details the components of Problem Management, including triggers such as staff, suppliers, and testing. This course also covers the interfaces of Problem Management with other processes across...

Overview/Description Service Desks are an integral part of any IT service-providing organization, and it's vital to accurately and consistently measure how your Service Desk is performing to ensure it is addressing the needs of customers and users, and also to make changes where necessary. When a decision is made to outsource a Service Desk, there are also special considerations that must be planned to ensure that customers and users receive a consistent level of service. This course covers the purpose and importance of using metrics to evaluate the performance of a Service Desk, including...

Overview/Description It's widely accepted that certification in a particular subject area builds credibility and trust in your work and performance. Obtaining ITIL® certification positions you as a highly-regarded asset to your colleagues, organization, and industry. But how do you know exactly what level of certification is right? And what specific areas, whether it be in your individual professional career, or your organization as a whole, would benefit from ITIL® certification? And how? This course provides a detailed overview of the purpose, vision, and principles of the ITIL®...