Practitioner Certificate in Software Asset Management (PCSAM) Training Course
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SAM Practitioner Course, October 2009A BCS Professional Certifications (ISEB) accredited software asset management (SAM) training course oriented heavily to practical exercises and aimed at those who wish to gain practical experience in the key SAM lifecycle activities.
This 5 day BCS Professional Certifications (ISEB) accredited course which prepares delegates to sit and pass the Practitioner Certificate in Software Asset Management examination makes full use of both the current best practice, such as the SAM module within IT Infrastructure Library (ITILv3), and the ISO 19770-1 Standard. The training course utilises several practical exercises to provide delegates with extensive hands-on experience of all the key components of implementing SAM. The PCSAM examination, which is held quarterly, comprises of 5 questions based on a scenario. The pass mark is 60% and a distinction mark is set at 80%.
This PCSAM qualification represents a major benchmark in measuring the skills of software asset management professionals. It addresses the 6 key areas of the SAM lifecycle:
- Understanding the scope of SAM
- Making a business case
- Planning an effective SAM programme
- SAM Implementation
- Establishing and maintaining control
- Software licensing overview
Having sat the PCSAM training course, delegates will be able to return to their organisation and make a significant contribution to every aspect of the software asset management process.
URM can also provide this course on client sites, and has a successful track record in delivering high quality training with presenters who are active practitioners.