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Plan and conduct audits of IT service management, evaluate evidence and follow up findings on service processes, responsibilities and performance evidence.
Entry requirements depend on the course and level. Review the course-specific requirements and prior knowledge listed below.
100 questions in one hour. Pass mark: 70%. Your payment includes two exam attempts. A third or later attempt costs £100 per resit.
Platform-wide pass rate: 87% across all examined trainees, based on Cognicert’s exam-platform results. This is not a course-specific pass rate or a guarantee of an individual result.
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Plan and conduct audits of IT service management, evaluate evidence and follow up findings on service processes, responsibilities and performance evidence.
Work through service processes, responsibilities and performance evidence and connect them to the responsibilities of your audit or assessment role. The detailed programme explains the methods and activities covered.
Participants will learn how to:
Background and Development of ISO 20000: 2018
Definition of ISO 20000: 2018
Major Changes in ISO 20000: 2018
Benefits of ISO 20000: 2018
Types Of Audits
Why Management System Audits are needed
Requirements of the ISO 20000: 2018 Standard
Interpretations of Key Terms
Elements of a IT Service Management System
The ISO 20000: 2018 Standard
Principles of IT Service Management
Continual Improvement Cycle
IT Service Management Process Model
IT Service System Requirements
The Documentation Requirements of ISO 20000: 2018
Management Responsibility
Resource Management
Product Realization
Measurement, Analysis and Improvement
The Process Management Approach
Process Management Approach
The Planning Phase
Establish Process Measurements
Analyze the Process
Design or Redesign the Process
Process Mapping
Document Control
Elements of Documents
Process Approach to Documentation
Identifying Documents and their Owners
Types of Documents
Master Document List
Document Control
Revisions and Maintenance
Tips for Document Writers
Principles of Auditing according to ISO 19011:2018 and ISO 17021: 2015
Fundamentals of Lead Auditing
Decide how to Audit
Managing audit programme
Reviewing application
Determining audit duration
Planning audit
Conducting opening meeting
Collecting audit evidences
Managing conflict in an audit
Reaching audit conclusion
Conducting closing meeting
Writing Audit report
Conducting audit follow
Validating corrective actions
Certification Decision
Reviewing audit report
Making certification decision
Continuous improvement
Surveillance audit
Extension of scope
Withdrawal or cancellation of certification
Recertification audit
Self-Study Material, Exam and Certification
Online Training, Material, Exam and Certification
5 days
ONE STANDARD · FIVE LEARNING LEVELS
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View the complete ISO 20000 training pathwayPeople who need an introduction to the standard and their role in supporting it.
Self-study: £75On demand · study at your own pace
Live online: £2009–13 November 2026
People building a working understanding of the standard before taking on implementation or audit responsibilities.
Self-study: £150On demand · study at your own pace
Live online: £5009–13 November 2026
People preparing to plan and carry out internal audits within their organisation.
Self-study: £250On demand · study at your own pace
Live online: £7509–13 November 2026
Auditors and professionals preparing to lead an audit team or manage a complete audit programme.
Self-study: £600On demand · study at your own pace
Live online: £1,5509–13 November 2026 · includes late fee
Managers, consultants and professionals responsible for establishing, maintaining or improving a system.
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| TRAINING DATES | EXAM | DEADLINE & STATUS | LIVE ONLINE | SELF-STUDY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9–13 November 2026 | 13 November 2026 | Late booking period Standard deadline passed. £50 late fee applies until 21 October 2026. Places are confirmed at booking, not guaranteed by this calendar. | £1,550 £1,500 course fee + £50 late fee Choose this intake | £600 On-demand study; next exam shown at checkout. |
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