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Mastering Software Asset Management; A Step-by-Step Guide to Efficiently Managing Your Software Assets

Mastering Software Asset Management; A Step-by-Step Guide to Efficiently Managing Your Software Assets

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Mastering Software Asset Management: A Step-by-Step Guide to Efficiently Managing Your Software Assets



Course Overview

This comprehensive course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to efficiently manage your software assets. Through interactive lessons, hands-on projects, and real-world applications, you'll learn how to optimize your software asset management (SAM) processes, reduce costs, and minimize risks.



Course Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals of software asset management and its importance in today's digital landscape
  • Develop a comprehensive SAM strategy aligned with your organization's goals and objectives
  • Learn how to conduct a thorough software inventory and audit
  • Understand software licensing models and how to optimize licensing costs
  • Develop effective software asset management processes and procedures
  • Learn how to manage software vulnerabilities and mitigate security risks
  • Understand how to measure and report on SAM performance and ROI


Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Software Asset Management

  • Defining software asset management
  • The importance of SAM in today's digital landscape
  • Benefits of effective SAM
  • Challenges and risks associated with poor SAM

Module 2: Developing a Comprehensive SAM Strategy

  • Aligning SAM with organizational goals and objectives
  • Defining SAM policies and procedures
  • Establishing a SAM governance structure
  • Developing a SAM roadmap and implementation plan

Module 3: Conducting a Thorough Software Inventory and Audit

  • Understanding software inventory and audit processes
  • Tools and techniques for software discovery and inventory
  • Conducting a software audit and identifying compliance gaps
  • Developing a software inventory and audit report

Module 4: Understanding Software Licensing Models

  • Overview of software licensing models (perpetual, subscription, cloud)
  • Understanding licensing terms and conditions
  • Optimizing licensing costs and reducing waste
  • Negotiating licensing agreements and contracts

Module 5: Developing Effective SAM Processes and Procedures

  • Establishing software request and approval processes
  • Developing software deployment and installation procedures
  • Managing software updates and patches
  • Developing software retirement and disposal procedures

Module 6: Managing Software Vulnerabilities and Mitigating Security Risks

  • Understanding software vulnerabilities and security risks
  • Developing a vulnerability management plan
  • Implementing patch management and vulnerability remediation
  • Conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing

Module 7: Measuring and Reporting on SAM Performance and ROI

  • Defining SAM metrics and KPIs
  • Developing a SAM reporting framework
  • Measuring SAM performance and ROI
  • Presenting SAM data and insights to stakeholders

Module 8: Advanced SAM Topics

  • Cloud-based software asset management
  • Mobile device management and SAM
  • Internet of Things (IoT) and SAM
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in SAM

Module 9: Implementing SAM Tools and Technologies

  • Overview of SAM tools and technologies
  • Implementing SAM tools and technologies
  • Integrating SAM tools with other IT systems
  • Customizing and configuring SAM tools

Module 10: SAM Best Practices and Industry Standards

  • ISO/IEC 19770-1:2017 (SAM standard)
  • ITIL and SAM
  • COBIT and SAM
  • SAM best practices and industry standards


Certificate of Completion

Upon completing this course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service.



Course Features

  • Interactive and engaging content
  • Comprehensive and up-to-date course materials
  • Personalized learning experience
  • Practical and real-world applications
  • High-quality content and expert instructors
  • Certification upon completion
  • Flexible learning options (self-paced, instructor-led)
  • User-friendly and mobile-accessible platform
  • Community-driven discussion forums
  • Actionable insights and hands-on projects
  • Bite-sized lessons and lifetime access
  • Gamification and progress tracking
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