The ITIL® Planning Protection and Optimization (ITIL PPO) 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 the associated exam and certificate is, respectively, to impart, test, and validate the knowledge on industry practices in service management as documented in the ITIL Service Lifecycle core publications. The certificate in ITIL Planning Protection and Optimization is intended to enable the holders of the certificate to apply PPO practices during the Service Management Lifecycle.

Why take this ITIL Planning Protection and Optimization​ 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 Planning Protection and Optimization 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

• Service design in PPO and Lifecycle context
• Processes across the Service Lifecycle pertaining to the practice elements within planning, protection and optimization
• Capacity Management as a capability to realize successful Service Design
• Availability Management as a capability to realize successful Service Design
• IT Service Continuity Management as a capability to support overall Business Continuity Management
• Information Security Management as part of the overall corporate governance framework
• Demand Management
• Planning, protection and optimization roles and responsibilities
• Technology and implementation considerations
• Organizational roles relevant to ITIL Planning Protection and Optimization
• Challenges, critical success factors and risks for planning, protection and optimization.

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 Planning, Protection and Optimization cluster of processes and functions.

ITIL Planning Protection and Optimization​ certification

​Upon successful completion of the training and examination, students will receive the ITIL Planning Protection and Optimization.

You can also take this ITIL PPO 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