Course objectives
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the strategic context of IT service management
- Develop effective IT strategies
- Align IT with business objectives
- Plan and prioritize IT initiatives
- Implement effective change management
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement
Course outlines
- 1. Introduction to ITIL 4 Strategist
- Overview of ITIL 4 Strategist
- The role of the ITIL 4 Strategist
- The relationship between ITIL 4 Strategist and other ITIL 4 certifications
- 2. Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
- Strategic thinking frameworks and tools
- Risk management and decision-making techniques
- Scenario planning and future-proofing IT services
- 3. Directing and Planning IT Services
- Developing IT strategies aligned with business goals
- Creating IT roadmaps and plans
- Budgeting and resource allocation
- Portfolio management and prioritization
- 4. Continual Improvement
- The ITIL 4 continual improvement model
- Lean, Agile, and DevOps principles and practices
- Implementing change initiatives
- Measuring and monitoring performance
- 5. Governance, Risk, and Compliance
- Governance frameworks and processes
- Risk identification, assessment, and mitigation
- Compliance requirements and regulations
- 6. Exam Preparation
- Exam format and structure
- Exam tips and strategies
- Practice exam questions