A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 10007: Advanced Configuration Management for Business & Technology Leaders
A 12-module implementation-grade course for professionals building resilient, audit-ready systems
$199 one-time
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Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Configuration drift, compliance gaps, and fragmented change records slow delivery and increase operational risk
The situation this course is for
Even with ISO 10007 awareness, teams struggle to maintain consistent configuration baselines across complex systems. Without structured implementation practices, organizations face rework, audit findings, and coordination breakdowns, especially during scale or transition.
Who this is for
Business analysts, technology leads, compliance officers, and systems engineers who apply ISO standards in regulated or high-velocity environments
Who this is not for
This course is not for beginners seeking an introduction to ISO 10007 or those focused only on theoretical compliance frameworks
What you walk away with
- Apply ISO 10007 principles within agile and DevOps workflows
- Design and maintain configuration management plans that meet audit expectations
- Integrate change control with risk assessment and documentation practices
- Lead cross-functional alignment on configuration baselines and status accounting
- Build a reusable implementation playbook for future projects
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Foundations of Configuration Management
Reinforce core ISO 10007 concepts with current implementation contexts
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding configuration management scope
- Linking CM to product lifecycle phases
- Defining configuration items effectively
- Establishing ownership and accountability
- Configuration management in regulated sectors
- CM alignment with quality management systems
- Common misconceptions and how to avoid them
- The role of documentation in CM integrity
- CM in product vs. project environments
- Configuration management maturity models
- Integration with enterprise architecture
- Setting expectations with stakeholders
Module 2. Configuration Management Planning
Build a comprehensive CM plan aligned with ISO 10007 requirements
12 chapters in this module
- Structuring a CM plan for clarity and compliance
- Defining configuration management responsibilities
- Planning for tools and infrastructure needs
- Establishing configuration management budgets
- Scheduling CM activities across the lifecycle
- Tailoring CM plans to project size and risk
- Linking CM planning to risk management
- Incorporating lessons from past projects
- CM plan review and approval workflows
- Document control for CM plans
- Versioning CM plan components
- Maintaining plan relevance over time
Module 3. Configuration Identification
Define and document configuration items with precision
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying configuration items in complex systems
- Establishing naming and numbering conventions
- Defining configuration item attributes
- Documenting relationships between CIs
- Using configuration identification in change control
- Managing CI ownership and accountability
- Configuration identification in software systems
- Hardware vs. software CI handling
- Handling embedded systems and firmware
- Maintaining identification consistency
- Tools for CI tracking and visualization
- Auditing CI identification practices
Module 4. Configuration Change Management
Implement robust change control processes
12 chapters in this module
- Change request initiation and documentation
- Evaluating change impact across domains
- Establishing change control boards
- Change approval workflows and delegation
- Managing emergency changes
- Change implementation tracking
- Post-implementation change review
- Integrating change management with DevOps
- Automating change control steps
- Handling rejected and deferred changes
- Change history and audit trails
- Metrics for change management effectiveness
Module 5. Configuration Status Accounting
Maintain accurate and accessible configuration records
12 chapters in this module
- Defining status accounting requirements
- Recording configuration item states
- Maintaining configuration baselines
- Generating configuration status reports
- Real-time vs. periodic status updates
- Tools for status accounting integration
- Ensuring data accuracy and consistency
- Access control for configuration records
- Version control for configuration data
- Aligning status accounting with audits
- Reporting to management and stakeholders
- Status accounting in distributed teams
Module 6. Configuration Verification and Audit
Conduct effective configuration audits and reviews
12 chapters in this module
- Planning configuration audits
- Types of configuration audits
- Preparing for internal audits
- Working with external auditors
- Conducting product configuration audits
- Performing functional configuration audits
- Documenting audit findings
- Corrective action tracking
- Audit scheduling and resource planning
- Using audit results for improvement
- Audit readiness preparation
- Maintaining audit records
Module 7. Integration with Project Management
Align configuration management with project execution
12 chapters in this module
- CM integration in project initiation
- Linking CM to project schedules
- CM in scope and requirements management
- Managing configuration during project phases
- CM coordination with project managers
- Handling configuration in multi-project environments
- CM in project closure and handover
- Lessons learned and CM improvements
- Project documentation and CM alignment
- CM in outsourced project components
- Managing configuration across geographies
- Project CM performance indicators
Module 8. CM in Product Development
Apply configuration management in design and development
12 chapters in this module
- CM in concept and design phases
- Managing design iterations and versions
- Configuration control for prototypes
- Linking design changes to CM
- CM in concurrent engineering
- Handling configuration in rapid prototyping
- CM for modular and configurable products
- Configuration management in manufacturing handoff
- Managing ECOs and engineering changes
- CM in product customization
- Version control for design documentation
- CM in product lifecycle extensions
Module 9. CM in Software and IT Systems
Adapt ISO 10007 for digital and software-intensive environments
12 chapters in this module
- CM for software development lifecycle
- Version control integration
- Configuration management in cloud environments
- CM for microservices and APIs
- Managing configuration in CI/CD pipelines
- Handling configuration drift in production
- CM for infrastructure as code
- Database schema versioning
- Software release and deployment control
- CM in SaaS and platform environments
- Automated configuration validation
- Security and CM convergence
Module 10. Cross-Functional CM Coordination
Lead CM alignment across teams and functions
12 chapters in this module
- CM coordination with quality teams
- Working with compliance and legal
- CM integration with supply chain
- Alignment with operations and maintenance
- CM in customer-facing change processes
- Handling CM in mergers and acquisitions
- CM coordination in joint ventures
- Managing CM across organizational boundaries
- CM in outsourced and offshore environments
- CM communication strategies
- Resolving cross-functional CM conflicts
- Building CM champions across departments
Module 11. CM Tools and Automation
Select and deploy tools that support ISO 10007 compliance
12 chapters in this module
- Evaluating CM tool capabilities
- CM tools for small vs. large organizations
- Integration with PLM and ERP systems
- Open source vs. commercial CM tools
- Customizing tools for ISO 10007 alignment
- Automating status accounting reports
- Change workflow automation
- Audit trail generation and retention
- Tool configuration and maintenance
- User training and adoption strategies
- Data migration between CM tools
- Tool selection decision framework
Module 12. Sustaining and Improving CM
Ensure long-term CM effectiveness and evolution
12 chapters in this module
- Measuring CM program performance
- Collecting feedback from users and auditors
- Conducting CM process reviews
- Implementing continuous improvement
- CM adaptation to new technologies
- Scaling CM across the enterprise
- Maintaining CM during organizational change
- CM knowledge transfer and succession
- Updating CM policies and procedures
- Benchmarking against industry practices
- CM leadership and governance
- Future trends in configuration management
How this maps to your situation
- Implementing ISO 10007 in regulated industries
- Scaling CM across large or distributed teams
- Integrating CM with modern development practices
- Preparing for internal or external compliance audits
Before vs. after
Before
Working with fragmented configuration records, inconsistent change control, and audit preparation stress
After
Leading with a structured, repeatable, and compliance-ready configuration management system
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 3-4 hours per module, designed for flexible, self-paced learning around professional commitments.
If nothing changes
Without a systematic approach, configuration inconsistencies can lead to rework, compliance findings, and operational disruptions, especially during scale, audit, or transition periods.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic ISO overviews or academic treatments, this course offers implementation-grade depth with practical templates and a custom playbook, making it the most action-oriented resource on ISO 10007 for working professionals.
Frequently asked
Who is this course designed for?
Professionals who apply ISO 10007 in practice, such as systems engineers, compliance leads, project managers, and technology architects, in regulated or high-assurance environments.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Is this course updated for current industry practices?
Yes. The content reflects modern applications of ISO 10007 in agile, DevOps, and hybrid delivery environments, with real-world implementation patterns.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3-4 hours per module, designed for flexible, self-paced learning around professional commitments..
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