BCS Specialist Certificate in Problem Management

• Individuals who require a working knowledge of the industry best practice used in Problem Management and how it may be used to enhance the quality of ITSM within an organisation.
• IT professionals who are working within an organisation which has adopted and adapted some of these practices and are required to deliver or improve Problem Management within an ongoing Service Improvement Programme (SIP)
• Individuals who wish to sit the BCS Specialist Certificate in Problem Management Exam (sat on the last day of the course)

Holders of the BCS Specialist Certificate in Problem Management will be able to demonstrate their competence in, and their ability to:

• Explain the goal and objectives of Problem Management
• Understand and explain the processes, roles and functions, especially those related to Problem Management
• Use different approaches to, and application of, standards, industry best practice frameworks and guidelines, relevant to Problem Management
• Develop and improve the customer and business focus of problem management
• Use and apply the problem management process to manage the resolution of problems in conjunction with all other areas of IT
• Define problem management requirements and understand, select, develop and implement the most appropriate problem management solutions, technology and environment
• Implement and manage problems through all stages of the problem lifecycle
• Develop and agree problem and incident categories and priorities in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders
• Co-ordinate, schedule, target and focus resources on the resolution of problems and incidents, based on priorities
• Be aware of the support tools and techniques available for the implementation and support of problem management and where possible identify and instigate improvements
• Practical analysis of problem and incident records, reports and statistics and propose resolutions to reduce the number of problems and incidents by proactively preventing potential incidents, in conjunction with the service desk and incident management Produce problem management reports for dissemination and interpret and use their contents
• Understand the interdependencies between problem management and other IT areas and processes
• Assist with the planning and implementation of problem management

• Candidates must hold the ITIL Foundation Certificate V4, V3, or V2 with Managers Bridge. It is recommended that candidates have a minimum of two years; experience in IT Service Management.
• Success on the course will be enhanced by candidates spending at lead 10 hours reviewing their ITIL Foundation material prior to attending one of the BCS Specialist courses.

Essential Prerequisites

Proof of prerequisites MUST be produced on the day of the exam to the trainer.

Acceptable forms of prerequisite confirmation are as follows:

• A copy of the candidates examination certificate
• Confirmed entry in the AXELOS Successful Candidate Register. You will need to provide the full SCR number (registration/candidate number located on your certificate).

Holders of the BCS Specialist Certificate in Problem Management will be able to demonstrate their competence in, and their ability to:

• Explain the goal and objectives of Problem Management
• Understand and explain the processes, roles and functions, especially those related to Problem Management
• Use different approaches to, and application of, standards, industry best practice frameworks and guidelines, relevant to Problem Management
• Develop and improve the customer and business focus of problem management
• Use and apply the problem management process to manage the resolution of problems in conjunction with all other areas of IT
• Define problem management requirements and understand, select, develop and implement the most appropriate problem management solutions, technology and environment
• Implement and manage problems through all stages of the problem lifecycle
• Develop and agree problem and incident categories and priorities in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders
• Co-ordinate, schedule, target and focus resources on the resolution of problems and incidents, based on priorities
• Be aware of the support tools and techniques available for the implementation and support of problem management and where possible identify and instigate improvements
• Practical analysis of problem and incident records, reports and statistics and propose resolutions to reduce the number of problems and incidents by proactively preventing potential incidents, in conjunction with the service desk and incident management Produce problem management reports for dissemination and interpret and use their contents
• Understand the interdependencies between problem management and other IT areas and processes
• Assist with the planning and implementation of problem management