Course Overview
The Continual Service Improvement (CSI) module is one of the
qualifications within the ITIL Service Lifecycle work stream. This
module focuses on the principles and techniques from the Continual
Service Improvement stage of the ITIL Lifecycle, but does not go
into detail about specific processes.
The CSI qualification focuses on how organizations and individuals
can strategically review the products and services they have
produced following the strategy, design, transition and operation
stages of the IT Service Lifecycle and offers guidance on how this
process should be organized and executed. It also includes guidance
on the tools and technology that can be used to support CSI
activities as well as how to evaluate risks and critical success
factors.
The course covers management and control of activities and
techniques within the Continual Service Improvement phase of the
ITIL Lifecycle, but it does not provide the full detail of each
supporting process.
CSI practices can help businesses and projects continue to meet and
adapt to the changing needs of end users as well as improving
efficiencies and returns on investment for organizations.
Prerequisites
Candidates for this course must:
• Hold an
ITIL Foundation Certificate or ITIL v2 Foundation + v3
Foundation Bridge Certificate
• There is no minimum requirement but a basic IT literacy and around
2 years IT experience are highly desirable
Audience
The CSI Lifecycle course will be of interest to:
•Individuals who have their ITIL Foundation Certificate (or
Foundation + Foundation Bridge certificate) who want to purse the
intermediate and advanced level ITIL certifications
•Individuals who require a deeper understanding of the CSI stage of
the Service Lifecycle and how activities in this Lifecycle stage may
be implemented to enhance the quality of IT service management
within an organization
•IT professionals working in or new to a CSI environment who require
and understanding of the concepts, processes, functions, and
activities involved
•Individuals seeking the ITIL Expert certification in IT Service
Management for which this qualification is one of the prerequisite
modules
•Individuals seeking progress towards the ITIL Master in IT Service
Management for which the ITIL Expert is a prerequisite
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course and examination, the learner will
gain competencies in:
•Understanding Service Management as a Practice and CSI principles,
purpose, and objective
•Understanding how all CSI processes interact with other Service
Lifecycle processes
•The sub-processes, activities, methods, and functions used in each
of the CSI processes
•The roles and responsibilities within CSI and the activities and
functions to achieve operational excellence
•How to measure CSI performance
•Understanding technology and implementation requirements in support
of CSI
•The challenges, critical success factors, and risks related with
CSI
Course Organization Logistics:
• A maximum of 12 people can attend this course with 1 instructor.
• Classroom with U-shaped seating arrangement
• 2 break out rooms where available- Whiteboard, flipchart,
projector
• Previous ITIL Certificate numbers need to be provided prior to the
start of the course
• The exam can be scheduled on the last day
Course Student Materials: Students receive a copy of
the classroom presentation material, practice exam, case study,
homework assignments.
• ITIL best practice core books are available as electronic .pdf,
printed book and online subscription versions
About the Examination:
Evidence of ITIL Foundation Certificate or ITIL v2 Foundation +
v3 Foundation Bridge Certificate and completion of CSI course from
an Accredited Training Provider is required to sit the exam
• It is recommended that students should complete at least 21 hours
of personal study by reviewing the syllabus and the CSI book in
preparation for the examination.
• The syllabus can be downloaded from:
https://www.axelos.com/itil
• The exam is a closed book exam with eight (8) multiple choice,
scenario-based, gradient scored questions.
• Exam duration is a maximum 90 minutes for all candidates in their
respective language (candidates sitting the examination in a
language other than their first language have a maximum of 120
minutes and are allowed to use a dictionary)
• Each question will have 4 possible answer options, one of which is
worth 5 marks, one which is worth 3 marks, one which is worth 1
mark, and one which is a distracter and achieves no marks.
• Pass score is 28/40 or 70%
• Distinction pass score is under consideration
Credits:
• Upon successful passing of the ITIL CSI exam, the student will
be recognized with 3 credits in the ITIL qualification scheme.
• Project Management Institute – Professional Development Units (PDUs)
= 21
Daily Agenda Outline
1. Introduction & SM as a practice
2. CSI Principles
3. CSI Process
Home work (review of day's material)