Certified Software Asset Manager

IT professionals interested in learning about asset management, resource budgeting, finance, software licensing, contract management and strategic planning.

• Existing software regulations, the importance of adhering to the regulations and how those regulations have effect on every aspect of current and future business endeavors
• The importance and the steps necessary to achieve a proactive stance when dealing with software compliance
• Communication and Education, Policy, Procedures, Project Management, Software Assets and Compliance Management
• The importance of a well planned and executed Software Asset Management Program

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Attendees will learn the importance of Software Asset Management in today’s dynamic IT Asset Management (ITAM) environment. Never before has it been so important that there be at least one individual in an organisation whose focus and training is devoted specifically to software management and the long term value and benefits derived from that knowledge. It all begins here with the CSAM course of instruction and certification designed to be a core foundation builder to any ITAM program.

All information contained within this course, as with all of International Association of Information Technology Asset Managers’ (IAITAM) courses, has been created and designed as a “how to” guideline for building an efficient and effective ITAM program for your organisation.

Certification:

• This course prepares you for the 3 hour IAITAM CSAM examination. It consists of 100 questions, and a passing mark is achieved by attaining 85% or higher. You can schedule the exam online up to 14 days after completing the course

Recertification:

• The CSAM certification is subject to the IAITAM Recertification Program. For more information, visit the IAITAM website

Credits:

• You will attain 16 professional development units (PDUs) for Project Managers