Course duration:
4 days, 9am – 5pm
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Principal Consultant Sapience Consulting
Principal Consultant Sapience Consulting
ITIL®4 Specialist: Sustainability in Digital and IT
Synopsis
As the environment in which we operate continues to evolve and present new challenges, organisations are considering the social and environmental impacts of their operations. With the IT space projected to be responsible for up to 20% of global energy consumption by 2030*, business leaders and professionals are proactively looking for ways to tackle this challenge. As part of the ITIL 4 Specialist extension module, a stream of the globally recognised and adopted ITIL 4 framework, this course has been developed to support IT professionals who are looking to understand the role IT and digitally-enabled services have in relation to the environment, whilst exploring opportunities to positively impact it by driving sustainable and ethical behaviour and mindset.
The course covers key sustainability competencies and capabilities that IT service organisations need to develop to address current and future sustainability challenges. It also involves providing a framework to support organisations during procurement and supply chain activities helping with interactions across the value chain to evolve sustainability practices
Outlines
- Key Concepts of Sustainability
• Sustainable Development
• Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility
• Digital/IT Services and Sustainability - What is the Vision
• Defining sustainability vision
• Role of sustainable goals
• Sustainability Models, Issues and Concepts
• Digital and Material Sustainability - Where Are We Now?
• Materiality and Sustainability Assessment
• Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement
• SWOT Analysis
• Audits and Reports - Where Do We Want To Be?
• Defining Sustainability Objectives
• Selecting and Prioritising
Sustainability Objectives
• Justifying Sustainability Objectives - How Do We Get There?
• Strategies for Sustainability
• Embedding Sustainability into the Service Value System
• Planning Recommendations Take Action
• Take Sustainable Action
• Sustainability in a VUCA Environment
• Ongoing Activities While Pursuing
Sustainability Goals - Did We Get There?
• Sustainability Measurement
• Sustainability Reporting
How Do Week The Momentum Going?
• Continuous Orientation
• Governance and Audit
• Communication and Collaboration
• Innovation
• Staying Up To Date
- Key Concepts of Sustainability
Objectives
On completion of this course, the following learning outcomes will be achieved:
- Understand how to use the ITIL guiding principles to deliver value by creating sustainable digitally enabled products and services
- Effectively address VUCA challenges through sustainable strategies, procurement, products and practices.
- Obtain a practical grounding in the key principles of sustainability
- Conduct a full cost benefit analysis identifying potential risks and opportunities using best practice guidance
Audiences
The target audience for this course and qualification are:
- Individuals looking to understand the role IT and digitally-enabled services in relation to the environment and exploring opportunities to positively
impact it. - IT/Digital/Service Architects and Strategists Individuals continuing their journey in service management.
- ITSM managers and aspiring ITSM managers.
- ITSM practitioners managing the operation of IT-enabled & digital products and services, and those responsible for the end-to-end delivery.
Certification and Exam Info
Participants who successfully complete the course and pass the examination included in the course will be recognised as certified with ITIL®4 Specialist: Sustainability in Digital and IT under the AXELOS certification scheme.
EXAMINATION FORMAT
- 40 Multiple Choice
- 1 mark per correct answer
- 23 marks required to pass (out of 35 available) – 65%
- 60 minutes duration
- Closed-book examination
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites although ITIL4 Foundation certification certification is recommended.
CPD and Expiry of ITIL Certifications
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Schedule
ITIL®4 Specialist: Sustainability in Digital and IT
As Principal Consultant, Lionel Seaw offers extensive technical and managerial depth across government, pharmaceutical, and financial sectors. A trusted advisor, he combines real-world experience with a strategic helicopter-view to manage complex changes. Lionel is dedicated to building high-performance teams through effective methodologies and best practices, achieving mission-critical objectives with perseverance and focus.
Feisal Ismail is an experienced technology and management leader who has supported organisations across government, pharmaceutical, technology, and financial services sectors. An ITIL and DevOps Institute Ambassador, he helps organisations align digital and technology strategies with broader business objectives through pragmatic, results-oriented guidance grounded in globally recognised best practices and real-world operational constraints. Meticulously organised and highly collaborative, Feisal is recognised for delivering effective and sustainable outcomes in complex engagements.
Tan Hoon Wee is an accomplished IT professional with extensive international experience in managing shared services and complex project delivery. Expert in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, he holds prestigious certifications including PMP, PRINCE2, and CSM. He specialises in advising on organisational change and process optimisation, leveraging exceptional communication skills to maintain outstanding client relationships.
Huang Yi-Jen is a specialist consultant in IT Governance and Management Frameworks. With a portfolio spanning Service Management, Agile, and Risk Management, she is recognised for achieving sustainable results through an organised, proactive delivery model. Yi-Jen is a natural communicator who excels at managing diverse stakeholders and solving complex challenges with an innovative, value-driven and professional mindset.
Luqman Haniff is an IT security specialist with over a decade of experience advising SMEs on infrastructure and information security management. A meticulous problem solver, Haniff utilises a balanced macro-and-micro approach to tackle organisational vulnerabilities. He specialises in creating targeted, custom solutions that bridge the gap between technical necessity and cost-effective business strategy for robust protection.
Why Us?
Participants can attend a complimentary refresher if they wish (1-year validity and subject to approval)
Should you have questions after the course, you may contact the trainer for assistance regarding course material
1 year access to our E-learning portal. Including:
– E-books available for download
– Official sample exam
– Randomised quiz formulated by Sapience Trainers based on past examinations