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ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 IT Service Management – Internal Auditor

Internal AuditorITS-0124 hours

Overview

A practical programme that equips staff to audit their own organisation against ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018. Participants learn to plan an internal audit, gather objective evidence, write clear findings and support corrective action, in line with ISO 19011.

The standard

About the standard

ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018

IT Service Management System

Specifies what is needed to run a service management system covering the planning, design, hand-over, delivery and improvement of services across their full lifecycle. It applies equally to internal service functions and external providers, including those working within a supply chain, giving customers and auditors a common yardstick for service quality. Its high-level structure mirrors other ISO management-system standards, making it straightforward to combine with methods such as Agile, ITIL or COBIT.

Key objectives

  • Provide a repeatable structure for planning, designing and delivering services that meet agreed requirements
  • Give customers assurance about the consistency and quality of the services they receive
  • Let providers demonstrate service-management capability through independent certification
  • Support ongoing monitoring, measurement and review of the service management system
  • Allow the framework to sit alongside methods like Agile, Lean, DevOps, ITIL or COBIT

Who uses it

IT service providers and internal IT functions delivering services to customers.

Structure of the standard

1–3Scope, references & terms

Introductory clauses defining the scope of the standard, normative references and key definitions.

4Context of the organisation

Understand internal and external issues, the needs and expectations of interested parties, and the scope of the management system.

5Leadership

Top-management commitment, an appropriate policy, and clearly assigned roles, responsibilities and authorities.

6Planning

Address risks and opportunities, set measurable objectives and plan the actions and changes to achieve them.

7Support

Provide the resources, competence, awareness, communication and documented information the system needs.

8Operation

Plan and control the service portfolio and the service lifecycle — service level, relationship, supply, resolution and control processes — to deliver and improve agreed services.

9Performance evaluation

Monitor, measure, analyse and evaluate; conduct internal audits and management reviews.

10Improvement

Manage nonconformities and corrective action and continually improve the management system.

Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the intent and key requirements of ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018
  • Prepare an internal audit plan and checklist
  • Gather objective evidence and record findings
  • Write nonconformity statements and support root-cause analysis
  • Report audit results to management

Who should attend

Staff joining an internal audit team, process owners and quality, safety or compliance coordinators.

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