This self-paced certification course provides comprehensive knowledge on all the key elements needed for strong IT asset management. Students will learn the essential concepts necessary for the effective acquisition and life cycle management of hardware, software, and mobile assets. Today’s increasingly complex business landscape can be a challenge for organizations to manage all their IT hardware and software assets. As IT departments are looking to operate at peak efficiency while minimizing waste and ensuring they remain in compliance, there is a need to understand the full picture of an IT Asset Management (ITAM) program. This course combines theory with hands-on exercises so students can apply the concepts in practice. As a result, this training is more consultative in nature, which is more practical for your organization’s needs. Certification: IT Asset Management Essentials certification is governed by Van Haren Group. Learning Outcomes Demonstrate the value of IT asset management through the alignment of objectives and key measures to benefit the organization Learn how to establish appropriate foundation and parameters for an effective IT Asset Management program; including scope, governance, policies and controls Understand the different types and characteristics of IT assets Understand the various legal, contract and regulatory compliance concerns related to acquiring, managing, and disposing IT assets How to ensure cost-effective acquisition of assets through standards, justification, recovery and reuse of assets, and common organization procurement practices Discover the importance of asset documentation and documentation management as critical elements for the management of individual assets and the overall IT Asset Management program Learn how to manage the lifecycle of IT assets, beginning with the structured receipt and validation of assets, asset identification, inventory and license control, through the end-of-life of the assets Learn how to properly, effectively and legally dispose of IT assets at end-of-life Learn how to prepare for and manage asset audits Understand the roles and responsibilities for effective and proper management and use of IT assets, both within IT and the greater organization Learn to effectively integrate asset management and the configuration management system, understanding the critical relationships and dependences, as well as the major differences between the two Who Should Take this Course? IT staff working in asset management, product (lifecycle) managers, and procurement specialists IT professionals who have responsibility for the procurement, receipt, lifecycle management, inventory and audit control processes, or the disposal of IT assets for their organization Procurement and purchasing professionals outside of IT, who work closely with IT professionals to acquire IT assets and who want a better understanding of the unique challenges to managing IT assets IT Management will benefit from this foundational understanding of IT asset management to more effectively support and enable the asset management programs in their organizations Obtain your ITAM Essentials certificate at your own pace: One year of access Fully accredited Includes quizzes, exercises, study guides Exam voucher Prerequisites None Course Access: 365 Days
