EXIN SIAM™ Foundation Course Overview

Target Audience for Service Integration and Management (SIAM )

The Service Integration and Management (SIAM) course is ideal for IT professionals seeking expertise in multi-service environment management.

• IT Service Managers

  
  

• Operations Managers

  
  

• Service Delivery Professionals

  
  

• Project Managers

  
  

• Change Managers

  
  

• Service Transition Managers

  
  

• Supplier Relationship Managers

  
  

• IT Directors

  
  

• IT Strategy Consultants

  
  

• Business Relationship Managers

  
  

• IT Architects

  
  

• Process Owners

  
  

• Business Analysts

  
  

• IT Consultants involved in IT Service Management implementation

  
  

• Professionals involved in Service Integration or Service Provisioning

  
  

• Quality Assurance Professionals

  
  

• Anyone looking to specialize in Service Integration and Management practices

  
  

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Service Integration and Management (SIAM )?

Introduction to the SIAM Course Learning Outcomes and Concepts:

The SIAM course imparts knowledge on integrating and managing multiple service providers, fostering efficiency and coherence within IT services. Students gain insights into SIAM structures, practices, and implementation strategies.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the Concept of SIAM:

  • Define Service Integration and Management and recognize its relevance in the current IT service landscape.
  • Explain the SIAM ecosystem, including practices, functions, roles, and models.

• Grasp the SIAM Roadmap:

  • Identify the stages of the SIAM roadmap, from discovery and strategy to implementation and continual improvement.
  • Develop strategic insight for planning and building a SIAM framework within an organization.

• SIAM Structures:

  • Differentiate between various SIAM structures, such as externally sourced, internally sourced, hybrid, and lead supplier models.
  • Assess the benefits and challenges associated with each SIAM structure.

• Integrate SIAM with Other Practices:

  • Compare and contrast SIAM with other ITSM practices like Lean, DevOps, and Agile methodologies.
  • Understand how SIAM complements existing practices to enhance service delivery.

• Roles and Responsibilities within SIAM:

  • Identify key roles and responsibilities critical to the success of SIAM.

• SIAM Practices:

  • Manage cross-functional teams effectively to support SIAM objectives.
  • Develop integration processes across service providers for seamless service delivery.
  • Establish measurement practices that enable and report on end-to-end services.
  • Create a tooling strategy that supports SIAM technology practices.

• Cultural Considerations in SIAM:

  • Recognize the importance of cultural change, collaboration, and cooperation in a SIAM environment.
  • Outline strategies for fostering a culture that supports SIAM across service provider organizations.

• Challenges and Risks:

  • Identify potential challenges and risks associated with implementing and operating SIAM.
  • Develop strategies to mitigate risks and address challenges effectively.

• Purpose, Scope, and Business Strategy:

  • Clarify the purpose and scope of SIAM within an organization.
  • Align SIAM with business strategy to realize its value to the organization.

• History and Evolution of SIAM:

  • Understand the historical context of SIAM and its evolution to appreciate its current state and anticipate future trends.