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How to Build Value Streams from Your Training Investment. Spoiler Alert: It's all about the PAP.

Organizations continually invest in building skills, but not every organization realizes the  value  of that investment. Training is frequently viewed as a checkbox activity instead of a powerful enabler of lasting, outcome-focused change. The question can no longer be, “Did people attend training?” but rather “Did our investment accelerate our value streams and improve outcomes?” The good news: with the right structure, your learning programs can become engines of continuous improvement. Here’s how to do it. Start with the Value Stream, Not the Class Training should never exist in a vacuum. Whether you are adopting ITIL practices, strengthening DevOps capabilities, or maturing SRE and process design skills, the first step is defining the value streams that matter most to the business. Ask: What outcomes are we trying to accelerate? Where is friction slowing down flow? Which teams are closest to these cons...

How to Choose an ITSM Training Provider

Investing in ITSM training is a smart move for individuals and organizations looking to improve service delivery, boost efficiency, and align IT with business goals. But with so many training options out there, how do you choose the right provider? Here are key factors to consider when selecting an ITSM training partner: 1. Accreditation Matters Make sure the training provider is accredited by a recognized examination institute. Accreditation ensures the training content meets industry standards and prepares learners for official certification exams. 🦩ITSM Academy is a fully accredited PeopleCert partner and has been delivering ITIL and ITSM training since 2004. 2. Experienced Instructors Look for trainers who have real-world ITSM experience. Instructors should be not only certified but also capable of connecting theory to practice through case studies, examples, and interactive discussions. 🦩ITSM Academy Instructors are all ITIL Service Managers, ITIL Experts, ITIL Ma...