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ISO/IEC 20000

Demonstrate your ongoing commitment to exceptional IT Service Management

5 days Foundation to Practitioner APMG Certifications

THE BIG PICTURE

About this course

Demonstrate your ongoing commitment to exceptional IT Service Management. ISO/IEC 20000 is the international standard specifically for IT Service Management. It describes an integrated set of management processes which form a service management system for the effective delivery of services to the business and its customers. ISO/IEC 20000 certifies an individual as an IT Service Management professional - able to enhance an organization using the ISO/IEC 20000 standard. ISO/IEC 20000 certification confirms an organization has an advanced IT Service Management approach - in accordance with a globally recognized standard. Certify your organization in the international IT Service Management standard and achieve world-class IT Service Management (ITSM) processes. Contact MindClick for the delivery format, teaching language, instructor profile, duration, dates, and a written fee proposal. APMG International owns the certification schemes referenced here and accredits its own Training Organizations. This listing describes training and study support, not an official APMG course or a claim of APMG Accredited Training Organization status. Exams are booked through APMG or an accredited training organization.

What you’ll learn

  • Understand the relationship between ISO/IEC 20000 standard and ITSM and use best practices in ITSM to apply appropriate methods within an organization.
  • Understand, identify and explain the potential issues regarding applicability, eligibility and scoping to assist in certification readiness assessment and certification audits as well as advising on the implementation of continual improvement processes.
  • Produce a gap analysis supported by an improvement and implementation plan.
  • Describe the scope, aims and use of the ISO/IEC 20000 specification and code of practice, through an understanding of the roles of the component parts of the standard.
  • Recognize the need to plan and implement ITSM processes, report on the IT services and major metrics of the ITSM processes, schedule and conduct regular reviews, assessments and audits and plan for continual service improvement.

A CLEAR PATH FORWARD

Recommended learning plan

3-day learning plan

Learn through structured discussion and practical exercises, with time to apply each concept to your own work context.

Learning route
3 recommended days
Practical work
3 guided activities
Finish with
A practical review

Take a look at each day. Open a section to see the topics and practical work.

Day 1Foundation

What we’ll cover

  • Foundation

Put it into practice

Work through a guided exercise on this topic, explain your reasoning, and compare your approach with the group.

You’ll take away
A worked example with notes you can reuse at work.

Day 2Practitioner

What we’ll cover

  • Practitioner

Put it into practice

Work through a guided exercise on this topic, explain your reasoning, and compare your approach with the group.

You’ll take away
A worked example with notes you can reuse at work.

Day 3Auditor

What we’ll cover

  • Auditor

Put it into practice

Work through a guided exercise on this topic, explain your reasoning, and compare your approach with the group.

You’ll take away
A worked example with notes you can reuse at work.

Bring it all together

Review your worked examples with the trainer and agree the next steps for your own role.

Before you choose your learning route

APMG International owns the certification schemes referenced here and accredits its own Training Organizations. This listing describes training and study support, not an official APMG course or a claim of APMG Accredited Training Organization status. Exams are booked through APMG or an accredited training organization.

Pricing

Per learner, outside India. Taxes, exam fees and materials are confirmed separately.
Delivery formatPrice per learner
Live online$2,350 USD
Classroom$4,500 USD

Pricing for India is confirmed separately by an advisor and is not listed here. Singapore and Dubai are the priority classroom markets.

A listed price is not a quotation. Confirm the current fee, taxes, exam inclusion, study materials and any group rate in writing before enrolling.

Prerequisites

  • Discuss your current experience and learning goals with an advisor. Check the current APMG International eligibility requirements and exam version before booking.

Who is this course for?

  • Staff working within a service provider organization that requires a basic understanding of the standard.
  • Staff working within service providers who are already certified to ISO/IEC 20000.
  • Staff considering the implementation of the ISO/IEC 20000 standard.
  • Practitioners, managers and consultants involved in an SMS implementation.
  • Practitioners, managers and consultants involved in on-going activities based on ISO/IEC 20000.
  • Third-party auditors who work for RCBs and will conduct audits to certify service providers against ISO/IEC 20000-1.
  • Internal auditors who wish to understand the specific requirements of auditing IT service management systems for conformity with the ISO/IEC 20000-1 standard.
  • Internal auditors working in an organization which is implementing or already has ISO/IEC 20000 certification.

Confirmed batch starts

Dates confirmed by MindClick. These are start dates, not full course timetables. Session hours, duration, fees, instructors, language, seats and classroom venues are not yet specified.

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Frequently asked questions

Is MindClick an APMG Accredited Training Organization?

No. MindClick provides training and study support on this topic. APMG International accredits its own Training Organizations and does not deliver training itself. Exams are booked through APMG or one of its accredited training organizations.

How do I take the exam?

APMG International administers the exams. You can book directly through the APMG public exam portal, or an accredited training organization may arrange it for you. Confirm the current exam format, language, and fee with APMG before booking.

What does the training cost?

Fees depend on delivery format, group size, language, and location. Request a written proposal and confirm taxes, study materials, and any exam fees before enrolling.

Does training guarantee certification?

No. Training supports preparation, but APMG International sets the exam objectives and pass criteria. Completing training does not guarantee certification, an exam pass, or employment.

What does this course cost?

Outside India this 5-day course is listed at USD 4,500 for classroom delivery and USD 2,350 for live online delivery, per learner. Pricing for India is confirmed separately by an advisor and is not listed here. Confirm taxes, exam fees, study materials and group rates in writing before enrolling; a listed price is not a quotation.

Where is classroom training delivered?

Singapore and Dubai are the priority classroom markets for this catalog. Classroom delivery is also available in the other listed countries, and live online delivery is available everywhere. Venues are confirmed per booking; a listed city is a training market, not an owned campus.

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