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R15 900,00
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Introduction:
An effective service desk manager is required to have a broad range of skills, including people-management abilities, marketing awareness, financial acumen and presentation savviness. The SDM qualification recognises an individual’s knowledge of the competency requirements and skills required to be a manager of a service desk.
Audience profile:
Developed for existing and aspiring service desk managers and supervisors who wish to develop their understanding of service desk management best practices and wish to head an effective support operation. Suitable for those with previous experience in a service desk environment.
Pre-requisites:
There are no formal prerequisites for this course; however, exposure to service desk environment will be beneficial.
Course objectives:
On completion of this course you will be able to:
- Develop and deliver service desk and support strategies to fully underpin the organization’s strategy and required business outcomes
- Demonstrate the key leadership and management competencies needed to be a successful service desk and support manager
- Design and employ a continual service improvement quality assurance program
- Recruit and retain staff using structured methods to develop and enhance their skills
- Employ leadership and management skills to coach, mentor, and motivate staff
Course content
Lesson 1: Defining Strategic Requirements | |
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Lesson 2: Developing a Strategic Role | |
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Lesson 3: Essential Management Skills | |
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Lesson 4: Integrating the Service Desk | |
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Lesson 5: Promoting the Service Desk | |
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Lesson 6: Quality Assurance Activities | |
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Lesson 7: Effective Management of Tools and Technologies | |
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Lesson 8: Staff Recruitment, Retention and Development | |
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Lesson 9: Professional Development | |
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Lesson 10: Leadership and Management | |
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Lesson 11: IT Service Management Part 2 | |
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Associated certifications and exam
This course will prepare delegates to write the Service Desk Manager MC-SDME: Examination.
Successfully passing this exam will result in the attainment of the Service Desk Institute Manager Certification
Exam Format:
- 80 questions, multiple choice examination
- Closed Book
Duration:
90 minutes to complete this exam
Pass Score:
52 marks required to pass (out of 80 available)
On successful completion of this course, students will receive a Torque IT letter of attendance.
SDI™ is a trademark of Customers International Ltd.
SDI Overview
The Service Desk Institute (SDI) has been connecting service desk professionals across the world since 1988 and is the leading global community for everyone working in the service desk industry.
With a passion for providing industry best practice and sharing knowledge, SDI has dedicated the last 30+ years to guiding, inspiring and connecting ITSM and service desk communities. A respected, trusted and independent advisor to the service desk industry, SDI has inspired thousands of organisations and professionals around the world to embark on their own journeys of service improvement and to be the best they can possibly be.
The Service Desk Institute’s internationally recognized Standards for service desk and IT support professionals set out clear definitions for the key service desk roles and form the basis of SDI’s Service Desk Analyst (SDA) and Service Desk Manager (SDM) qualifications.
The qualifications verify candidates’ understanding of service desk requirements and skills and are designed to positively impact the effectiveness of the critically important IT support functions that keep today’s organisations’ technology running.
Service Desk Institute, SDI® and the SDI logo® are registered trademarks of Customers International Ltd.