A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 20000 for Senior Service Delivery Leaders
A step-by-step implementation blueprint for service excellence at scale.
$199 one-time
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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.
Struggling to align global service teams under one standard?
The situation this course is for
Without a unified service management framework, teams operate in silos, leading to inconsistent client outcomes, audit gaps, and delayed certifications.
Who this is for
Senior service delivery leaders in global IT firms managing compliance, client SLAs, and operational efficiency.
Who this is not for
Individual contributors not involved in service standard decisions, or those outside IT service management roles.
What you walk away with
- Shape incident response and change management protocols with authority
- Lead ISO 20000 certification efforts without external consultants
- Influence vendor selection and SLA terms using framework-backed reasoning
- Define service improvement roadmaps adopted across regions
- Provide auditable evidence packages that pass review cycles on first submission
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Introduction to ISO 20000 and Service Management Strategy
Establish the strategic role of ISO 20000 in global service delivery. Understand how certification enhances client trust, reduces operational variance, and positions leadership for broader influence.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining service management excellence in a global IT context
- ISO 20000 scope and applicability for multi-region teams
- How ISO 20000 complements ITIL and COBIT frameworks
- The business value of service certification for client retention
- Leadership roles in service management governance
- Linking ISO 20000 to the firm’s delivery excellence goals
- Common misconceptions about certification timelines
- Stakeholder mapping for internal buy-in
- Benchmarking current service maturity against ISO 20000
- Preparing for gap analysis with executive clarity
- Setting realistic certification milestones
- Integrating ISO 20000 into existing quality initiatives
Module 2. Service Management Policy and Documentation Framework
Design a comprehensive service policy that meets ISO 20000 requirements while reflecting real-world operational constraints and leadership priorities.
12 chapters in this module
- Developing a service management policy statement
- Document control protocols for version tracking
- Defining document ownership and review cycles
- Mapping policies to operational roles and teams
- Creating audit-ready documentation hierarchies
- Balancing compliance rigor with team agility
- Using templates to standardize policy rollout
- Aligning documentation with client-facing SLAs
- Integrating feedback loops into document updates
- Training teams on policy adherence and access
- Tracking policy effectiveness through KPIs
- Updating documentation during service transitions
Module 3. Incident Management and Resolution Workflow Design
Build an incident response framework that reduces downtime and strengthens client trust, aligned with ISO 20000 control objectives.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining incident classification and priority levels
- Designing escalation paths for critical outages
- Integrating communication protocols with client teams
- Setting response time benchmarks for each tier
- Documenting root cause analysis procedures
- Automating incident logging and tracking
- Linking incidents to problem management triggers
- Measuring resolution effectiveness with metrics
- Conducting post-incident reviews effectively
- Integrating feedback into service improvement
- Auditing incident records for compliance
- Maintaining incident data confidentiality
Module 4. Problem Management and Root Cause Prevention
Shift from reactive fixes to proactive resolution by embedding problem management into service operations.
12 chapters in this module
- Differentiating incidents from underlying problems
- Establishing problem identification triggers
- Conducting structured root cause analysis
- Using fishbone and 5-why techniques effectively
- Prioritizing problem resolution based on impact
- Creating known error databases for team access
- Linking problem records to change management
- Integrating AI-driven pattern detection
- Documenting workarounds and permanent fixes
- Measuring problem recurrence reduction
- Auditing problem resolution completeness
- Training teams on problem reporting
Module 5. Change Control and Configuration Management
Implement a formal change process that balances agility with compliance, ensuring service stability during updates.
12 chapters in this module
- Classifying changes as standard, emergency, or major
- Designing change advisory board workflows
- Documenting change request and approval steps
- Integrating CAB with technical teams
- Risk assessment for high-impact changes
- Configuration item identification and tracking
- CMDB setup and maintenance protocols
- Change freeze policies around critical periods
- Audit trails for change approvals
- Post-implementation change reviews
- Automating change notifications
- Linking changes to release management
Module 6. Service Level Agreements and Reporting Structure
Craft SLAs that reflect actual performance while meeting certification benchmarks and client expectations.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining SLA components: availability, response, resolution
- Setting realistic performance targets
- Negotiating SLA terms with stakeholders
- Designing service reporting dashboards
- Scheduling regular SLA review meetings
- Handling SLA breaches and remediation
- Linking SLAs to financial penalties and incentives
- Auditing SLA compliance data
- Documenting client-specific SLA exceptions
- Integrating SLA data into executive reports
- Updating SLAs based on operational changes
- Training account teams on SLA adherence
Module 7. Service Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
Develop a resilient service model that maintains client confidence during disruptions.
12 chapters in this module
- Assessing critical service dependencies
- Defining recovery time and point objectives
- Conducting business impact analysis
- Designing failover and fallback procedures
- Testing disaster recovery scenarios
- Maintaining backup and restoration protocols
- Integrating third-party vendor recovery plans
- Documenting emergency communication plans
- Auditing continuity plan completeness
- Updating plans based on operational changes
- Training teams on disaster response
- Reporting on recovery readiness to leadership
Module 8. Supplier Management and Vendor Oversight
Ensure third-party providers meet ISO 20000 standards through structured contracts and performance tracking.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining supplier management roles and responsibilities
- Assessing vendor compliance with ISO 20000
- Developing service provider agreements
- Monitoring vendor SLAs and KPIs
- Conducting supplier audits and reviews
- Managing subcontractor compliance
- Handling vendor performance issues
- Auditing vendor documentation
- Integrating vendor data into internal reports
- Updating contracts based on service needs
- Terminating underperforming vendors
- Training internal teams on vendor oversight
Module 9. Capacity and Performance Management
Optimize resource allocation and system performance to meet growing service demands.
12 chapters in this module
- Monitoring service capacity trends
- Forecasting resource needs
- Identifying performance bottlenecks
- Setting capacity thresholds and alerts
- Right-sizing infrastructure investments
- Balancing cost and performance
- Documenting capacity plans
- Integrating AI for predictive scaling
- Reporting on capacity utilization
- Auditing capacity management records
- Updating plans for peak periods
- Training teams on performance optimization
Module 10. Information Security in Service Management
Align ISO 20000 with ISO 27001 controls to protect client data within service operations.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping ISO 20000 to ISO 27001 controls
- Defining access control policies
- Managing authentication and authorization
- Protecting data in transit and at rest
- Conducting security incident response
- Auditing security controls
- Integrating encryption standards
- Training staff on security policies
- Reporting security events to leadership
- Updating security measures
- Linking security to vendor contracts
- Maintaining compliance documentation
Module 11. Internal Audit and Certification Readiness
Prepare for successful ISO 20000 certification through structured internal audits and evidence collection.
12 chapters in this module
- Planning internal audit schedules
- Developing audit checklists
- Conducting compliance walkthroughs
- Documenting audit findings
- Assigning corrective actions
- Verifying closure of non-conformities
- Preparing for external certification
- Engaging certification bodies
- Responding to auditor questions
- Maintaining audit records
- Reporting audit outcomes to leadership
- Updating processes based on findings
Module 12. Continuous Service Improvement Framework
Embed a culture of improvement that sustains certification and drives client value.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining continuous improvement objectives
- Using PDCA cycles effectively
- Collecting client feedback systematically
- Analyzing service performance data
- Identifying improvement opportunities
- Prioritizing improvement initiatives
- Implementing changes with minimal disruption
- Measuring improvement impact
- Documenting improvement outcomes
- Auditing improvement records
- Training teams on improvement practices
- Sustaining momentum over time
How this maps to your situation
- Multi-region service delivery
- Global client SLAs
- Operational efficiency mandates
- Certification readiness
Before vs. after
Before
Service management decisions are reactive, fragmented, and require frequent escalation.
After
You lead consistent, audit-ready service operations with recognized authority across regions.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters total)
- 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: 90 minutes per module, designed for completion at your pace over 8-12 weeks.
If nothing changes
Without structured ISO 20000 alignment, service teams risk inconsistent delivery, audit failures, and diminished client trust, reducing leadership influence.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program is tailored to senior service leaders in global IT firms, with real-world templates and implementation pathways used in the firm-scale environments.
Frequently asked
Is this course relevant for someone managing multiple client portfolios?
Yes, it’s designed for leaders overseeing diverse service delivery environments and needing standardized governance.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Will I be able to apply this directly to my current role?
Yes, each module includes templates and examples relevant to senior service leadership in global IT service organizations.
$199 one-time. 90 minutes per module, designed for completion at your pace over 8-12 weeks..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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