ITIL® Operational Support and Analysis

The ITIL® Operational Support and Analysis (ITIL OSA) certificate is a free-standing qualification but is also part of the ITIL Intermediate Capability stream, and one of the modules that leads to the ITIL Expert Certificate in IT Service Management. The purpose of this training module and certificate is, to impart knowledge on industry practices in service management as documented in the ITIL Service Lifecycle core publications. The ITIL Operational Support and Analysis certification is intended to enable the holders of the certificate to apply OSA practices in resolution and support of the Service Management Lifecycle.

Why take this ITIL Operational Support and Analysis ​training?

​​Participants will learn the principles and core elements of the Service Capability approach to IT Service Management as well as focusing on the processes & roles, activities and their execution throughout the Service Lifecycle. An interactive approach is used combining lecture, discussion and case study experience to prepare participants for the ITIL Intermediate Operational, Support & Analysis certification exam as well as providing valuable practical knowledge that can be rapidly applied in the workplace. Quint Wellington Redwood’s integrated case study deepens the participant’s appreciation of how ITIL best practices can be applied in order to improve IT performance. Practical assignments are used throughout the course to enhance the learning experience.

What you will learn

• The value to the business of OSA activities and how OSA activities support the Service Lifecycle
• Optimizing Service Operation performance
• How the processes in OSA interact with other Service Lifecycle processes
• How to use and measure the OSA processes, activities and functions to achieve operational excellence
• The importance of IT security and its contributions to OSA
• Understanding the technology and implementation considerations surrounding OSA
• The challenges, critical success factors (CSFs) and risks associated with OSA
• Operational activities of processes covered in other Lifecycle stages such as: Change Management, Service Asset and Configuration Management, Release and Deployment Management, Capacity Management, Availability Management, Knowledge Management, Financial Management for IT Services, IT Service Continuity Management
• Organizing for Service Operation which describes roles and functions to be performed within the Service Operation and Support such as Service Desk, Technical Management, IT Operations Management and Application Management.

Prerequisites

An ITIL Foundation certificate and preferably two years work experience in an IT Service Management environment.

Who should attend?

IT Managers, Operational staff, and anyone requiring a deeper knowledge of or who are involved in the Operational Support & Analysis cluster of processes and functions.

ITIL Operational Support and Analysis certification

​Upon successful completion of the ITIL Operational Support and Analysis training and examination, students will receive the ​ITIL OSA certification.

You can also take this ITIL OSA training via eLearning

eLearning gives participants the opportunity to take courses at prices that are significantly lower than traditional, classroom-based courses. Our eLearning environment guarantees an efficient and result-oriented working method so that in a short space of time you can pass the exam and obtain the accompanying certification.

How does it work?

You register by selecting the eLearning option from the courses listed in the menu. Once you have paid by credit card, or after receiving the invoice, we send you the details you need to access your eLearning account. Upon successfully completing all the course components, you are ready to take the official exam.

• 90 days access to all course material
• The exam is included in the price and is taken online via a remote proctoring service