This document outlines a service desk and support management course accredited by APMG International, designed to develop strategies that align IT services with business objectives. Upon completion, participants will gain skills in leadership, staff management, and technology integration to enhance service desk efficiency and customer support. Additionally, the course includes an examination component and emphasizes the importance of strategic planning and service improvement.

1. Course accredited by APMG International, in alignment with
SDI Service Desk and Support Manager Standards.

2. Start and finish Course style
LunchCoffee and breaks
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3.  On completion of this course you will be
able to:
 Develop and deliver service desk and support
strategies to fully underpin the organisation’s
business strategy and objectives
 Demonstrate the key leadership
and management competencies needed
to be a successful service desk and Support
 Develop and deliver service desk and support
technology strategies to underpin strategic
objectives
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4.  On completion of this course you will be able
to:
 Interface the service desk with other IT
functions, processes and standards to
maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of IT
 Design, contract and deliver service desk
processes and services to deliver exceptional
customer service and support
 Recruit and retain staff and use structured
methods to develop and enhance their skills
 Employ leadership and management skills
to coach, mentor, develop and motivate staff
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5.  Please share with the class:
 Your name and surname
 Your organization
 Your profession
 Title, function, job responsibilities
 Your experience with service desk
 Your personal session expectations
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6.  Exam
 Paper based and closed book exam
 Only pencil and eraser are allowed
 Simple multiple (ABCD) choice exam
 Only one answer is correct
 60 questions, pass mark is 45 (75%)
 1 hour exam
 No negative points, no “Tricky Questions”
 No pre-requisite for Foundation exam
 Sample, two (official) mock exams are
provided to you
Candidates completing an examination in a language that
is not their mother tongue, will receive additional time
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7. Mission
To enable organisations to enhance the value of business
and IT integration through exceptional IT service and
support by:
Setting global industry standards
Delivering thought-leadership and knowledge
Influencing service improvement for
individuals and organisations
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Simulation …
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10. 1. Defining Strategic Requirements
2. Developing a Strategic Role
3. Essential Management Skills 1
4. Essential Management Skills 2
5. Integrating the Service Desk
6. Promoting The Service Desk
7. IT Service Management
8. Quality Assurance
9. Effective Management of Tools and Technology
10. Staff Recruitment, Retention and Development
11. Leadership and Management
12. Professional Development
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11. 1. Review the role and responsibilities of the service desk
from a global perspective
2. Examine the requirements for creating a plan to develop
the strategic role of your team that underpins the
organisations business goals
3. Identify key sources of knowledge and best practice
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12. To serve as a single point of contact (SPOC)
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13.  The service desk is responsible for satisfying the requirements and
needs of its customers, while following the business and operational
guidelines of the organisation.
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14.  Follow the organisation’s policies, processes and procedures
 Balance support expenses to deliver optimum levels of quality and
cost effectiveness
 Develop and implement service desk goals that align with the
organisation's business objectives
 Demonstrate the value and contribution of the service desk to the
organisation
 Identify and initiate service improvement initiatives
 Manage customer expectations
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15.  Provide a clear communication channel between customers and the
IT organisation
 Contribute to knowledge creation and maintenance
 Develop and implement effective processes and procedures to ensure
consistent service support
 Be aware of appropriate societal and environmental issues and
responsibilities relating to the service desk
 Adhere to, police and support the organisation's security
policies/requirements
 Manage compliments and complaints relating to IT service issues
 Represent the IT organisation to its customers
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16. Remember!
The service desk represents the entire IT organisation
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17.  Leadership
 Commitment to quality
 Policy and strategy
 People management
 Resources
 Processes and documentation
 Staff satisfaction
 Customer satisfaction
 Performance results
 KPIs
 Operational metrics
 Unit costs
 Total costs
 Benchmarking and certification
 Service ethics
 Credibility
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18.  The purpose of a vision
statement:
 To provide a longer term view of
what the service desk wishes to
become.
 The objectives are to:
 Promote the image of the service
desk
 Engender pride in the team
 Encourage team members to
develop skills to support the vision
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19.  Purpose
 To define the service desk’s reason
for existing
 What you are doing
 Why you are doing it
 It typically includes
 A statement about what the service
desk is aiming to achieve
 The underpinning objectives
required to achieve the stated
purpose
 Objectives
 Identify the purpose and role of the
service desk
 Align support goals with the
organisation’s goals
 Inspire commitment and buy-in
 The mission statement provides an
instrument for both measuring
progress and moving ahead
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20. Good practice
Best practice
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21.  Formal standards
 Formal IT governance and audit
assessment
 Industry good and best practice
 Formal business best practice
quality models
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22.  Increased consistency and accountability
 Improved governance
 Reduced business risk
 Greater control of IT infrastructure
 Improvements are identified
 Costs maintained and managed
 Increased employee morale and customer satisfaction
 Commitment to quality is demonstrated
 Improved development time
 Achieving certification demonstrates tangible evidence
of following best practice
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23.  To meet IT governance
 To meet industry-sector
regulatory requirements
 To demonstrate compliance
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24.  Different time-zones
 Language support
 Cultural differences
 Services alignment
 Local currency
 Public holidays
 The organisation's business
mission
 Legal requirements and local
governance
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