ITIL 4 Service Management and the itil 4 specialist modules
ITIL 4 is the latest version of the ITIL framework, a set of best practices for IT service management. The framework is designed to help organizations improve the quality and efficiency of their IT services, while also considering the environmental impact of their IT operations.
In 2023 Axelos, the organization that manages ITIL, released 2 of the four new specialist modules that focus on sustainability in IT:
| ITIL 4 Specialist Acquiring and Managing Cloud Services |
| ITIL 4 Specialist Business Relationship Management |
| ITIL 4 Specialist IT Asset Management |
| ITIL 4 Specialist Sustainability in Digital and IT |
Introduction ITIL 4 specialist modules
ITIL 4 Specialist Acquiring and Managing Cloud Services
This module covers the principles and practices of acquiring and managing cloud services in a sustainable manner. It helps professionals understand the different types of cloud services, how to evaluate and select cloud providers, and how to effectively manage cloud services while minimizing environmental impact.
ITIL 4 Specialist Business Relationship Management
This module covers the principles and practices of business relationship management (BRM) in a sustainable way. It helps professionals understand the importance of BRM, how to build and maintain effective relationships with customers and other stakeholders, and how to use BRM to sustainably improve the delivery of IT services.
ITIL 4 Specialist IT Asset Management
This module covers the principles and practices of IT asset management (ITAM) in a sustainable way. It helps professionals understand the importance of ITAM, how to identify, classify and manage IT assets, and how to use ITAM to sustainably improve the efficiency and effectiveness of IT operations.
ITIL 4 Specialist Sustainability in Digital and IT
This module covers the principles and practices of sustainability in digital and IT. It helps professionals understand the environmental impact of IT, how to reduce the environmental impact of IT operations, and how to use IT to help organizations achieve their sustainability goals.
Why get these new ITIL 4 specialist certificates?
There are many reasons to obtain these new ITIL 4 specialist certificates. These certificates can help you:
- Advance your career in sustainable IT
- Gain a deeper understanding of specific aspects of sustainable IT service management
- Improve your skills and knowledge in these areas
- Demonstrate your expertise to potential employers
Are these modules worth it?
The four new ITIL 4 specialist modules provide valuable insights and skills for IT professionals seeking to advance their careers in specific areas of sustainable IT service management. If you are interested in these areas, I recommend that you learn more about the modules and consider obtaining the corresponding certificates.
How to obtain these new ITIL 4 specialist certificates?
To get the new specialist certificates, you have to take an accredited exam. These are offered at various training providers worldwide. We at D-ICT Solutions strive to always be able to give these modules first. Furthermore, we give the lowest price guarantee not only for open roasts but also when organizing an in-company.
The author of this article is a training consultant at D-ICT Solutions. Together with the certified trainers, interim managers, coaches and other personnel of D-ICT Solutions (Secondment, Interim Management, Consultancy and Training) leading in the field of certified training worldwide in various Process, Project, Service and quality management techniques such as ITIL , ISO, PRINCE2, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, BiSL and many others.
