ITIL 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan and Improve Overview
The ITIL 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan and Improve module equips professionals with practical skills to establish a learning and continuously improving IT organisation, underpinned by a robust and effective strategic direction. This module is specifically designed for individuals who are responsible for aligning their team’s objectives with the overall organisational strategy. It also offers guidance on integrating a culture of continual improvement within the organisation.
It is for those who are involved in shaping IT direction and strategy.
- IT Service Management (ITSM) specialists
- IT Managers
- IT Consultants
- Digital Technology Strategists
The objectives of this course are to:
- Lead and oversee successful organisational change
- Foster a culture of ongoing enhancement
- Enable streamlined decision-making processes
- Assist in change management efforts
- Reduce disruptions to a minimum
- Promote innovation while adhering to compliance requirements.
KEY TOPICS
- Understand key concepts of Direct, Plan and Improve
- Understand the scope of what to Direct, Plan and Improve
- Understand the role of governance, risk and compliance and know how to integrate the principles and methods into the service value system
- How to use principles and methods of continual improvement
- Applying principles and methods of communication and organisational change to Direction, Planning and Improvement
- Using the key principles and methods of measurement and reporting in Direction, Planning and Improvement
- Directing, Planning and Improving value streams and practices
As part of PM-Partners’ new integrated learning solution, this course offers students the option to attend our bespoke classroom in person or virtually by dialling in from a remote location. Trainers are skilled at both delivery methods and use the latest in virtual technology to simultaneously provide participants with the same interactive, multi-faceted and challenging learning experience. Whichever delivery mode learners choose, comprehension and recall techniques will be used to provide them with a solid understanding of ITIL 4.
For group bookings, courses can be customised to suit your requirements and conducted onsite at your premises, at our training centre, or virtually.
Virtual training: Learn more about our virtual delivery.
Materials: A comprehensive participant workbook and a course eBook are provided. A course hard copy is available for purchase at an additional cost.
ITIL 4 Specialist: Direct, Plan and Improve (DPI)
This course includes the DPI online exam which consists of:
- 40 questions
- Multiple choice
- 28 out of 40 marks required to pass (70%)
- 90 minutes
- Closed book
This exam is a prerequisite for obtaining the ITIL 4 Managing Professional designation.
ITIL 4 Managing Professional (ITIL MP)
ITIL MP is an ITIL stream that provides practical and technical knowledge about how to run successful IT enabled services, teams and workflows. To obtain the ITIL PM designation, you must complete the following four modules:
- ITIL 4 Specialist: Create, Deliver and Support
- ITIL 4 Specialist: Drive Stakeholder Value
- ITIL 4 Specialist: High-Velocity IT
- ITIL 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan and Improve
On successful completion of all four modules, you will automatically receive the ITIL 4 Managing Professional designation.
SITTING YOUR EXAM
On the last day of your course you will receive an invitation to book your online proctored exam directly with PeopleCert. You have 6 months to schedule and sit your exam online. Please check the requirements here when making your booking.
Your certification will need to be renewed within three years of its original certification date. Please refer to PeopleCert for more information.
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Take2 Re-sit Exam Option
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PeopleCert administers the ITIL 4 Strategist: Direct, Plan and Improve examination scheme. PM-Partners is an accredited partner of PeopleCert (Partner ID: 3800).
Participants must hold a current ITIL 4 Foundation certification as a prerequisite for studying Direct, Plan and Improve module.
WHERE IS THE TRAINING VENUE LOCATED?
This course is on demand and can be delivered virtually or at the customer's location.
I REQUIRE AN INVOICE BEFORE PAYMENT IS PROCESSED – CAN I STILL BOOK THIS COURSE ONLINE?
Yes. Simply select ‘invoice’ from the payment options during the checkout process and one of our consultants will be in contact to organise payment.
IS THIS A CERTIFIED COURSE?
Yes. The exam for this course is to be undertaken online, after the course. Upon passing the exam you will be certified.
IS THE EXAM FEE INCLUDED?
Yes. The exam fee is included in the course cost.
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Course Information
Duration: 3 days
Exam:
- On the last day of your course you will receive an invitation to book your online proctored exam directly with PeopleCert.
- You have 6 months to schedule and sit your exam online. Please check the requirements here when making your booking.