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Overview
Understand how ITIL 4 CDS helps you design, build and run end-to-end value streams for IT-enabled services.
What you will gain
- Apply ITIL 4 CDS concepts to real service value streams
- Improve collaboration across development, operations and support
- Use modern tools and automation to optimise service delivery
- Prepare confidently for the ITIL 4 specialist CDS exam
Who this course is for
- IT service managers, team leaders and process owners
- Service desk, operations and DevOps professionals
- ITIL 4 Foundation qualified practitioners looking to progress
- Anyone working on creating, delivering or supporting IT services
Benefits
Build advanced ITIL skills
Go beyond Foundation and apply ITIL 4 to real service operations.
Design value streams
Learn to map and optimise value streams for new and existing services.
Improve team performance
Explore roles, structures and practices that enable high-performing teams.
Use modern tooling
Understand how analytics, automation and CI/CD support better services.
Live expert training
Learn from experienced ITIL trainers using practical examples and case studies.
Exam-focused preparation
Get targeted guidance, practice questions, and support to help you pass first time.
Delivery
This course is delivered as live online training. You’ll join scheduled virtual classroom sessions led by an expert ITIL trainer and take your exam online, so you can learn from anywhere.
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Course
This course shows you how to plan, build and run service value streams that create, deliver and support IT-enabled products and services, aligned with ITIL 4 guidance.
Plan service value streams
Understand how organisational structure, culture and roles affect service value streams.
Build high-performing teams
Explore collaboration, workforce planning and continual improvement across the service value system.
Use information and technology effectively
See how analytics, automation, workflow and integration tools support modern service management.
Design value streams for new services
Learn how ITIL practices such as service design, development, deployment and testing fit together.
Support users and operations
Understand how incident, problem, service desk, knowledge and monitoring practices enable support value streams.
Coordinate and optimise work
Learn to manage work as tickets, prioritise effectively, and make sourcing and service integration decisions.
Curriculum
The ITIL 4 Specialist: Create, Deliver and Support course covers all syllabus topics required for the official CDS exam and qualification.
- Planning and building service value streams
- ITIL practices for creating and transitioning services
- ITIL practices for supporting users and operations
- Creating, delivering and supporting services in practice
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Planning and building service value streams
- Organisational structures, roles and team capabilities across the service value system
- Team culture, customer-focused mindset and effective communication
- Collaboration, resource planning and managing results and performance
- Using information and technology, including analytics, automation and workflow tools
ITIL practices for creating and transitioning services
- Designing and developing new services using value streams
- Applying service design and software development practices
- Co-ordinating deployment and release management activities
- Validating and testing services and enabling change through change enablement
ITIL practices for supporting users and operations
- Designing support value streams for users and customers
- Service desk and incident management for effective issue resolution
- Problem management to identify and remove root causes
- Knowledge management and service level management across services
- Monitoring and event management to protect live services
Creating, delivering and supporting services in practice
- Co-ordinating and prioritising work using tickets and queues
- Applying a shift-left approach to move support closer to the customer
- Buy-versus-build considerations and sourcing options for services
- Service integration and management (SIAM) when working with multiple suppliers
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Exam & certification
What to expect from the ITIL 4 Specialist: Create, Deliver, and Support (CDS) exam and how we help you pass.
- Format: Multiple choice (objective test)
- Questions: 40
- Pass mark: 70% (28/40)
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Materials: Closed book
- Prerequisites: ITIL Foundation
- Results: Same day
- Exam access: Online
Your path to success
Learn
Build advanced ITIL 4 knowledge through structured, expert-led modules.
Practice
Boost your confidence with sample questions and trainer guidance before the exam.
Pass
Achieve exam success with our high pass rate and focused, exam-ready preparation.
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Our students consistently achieve top results - well above the national average.
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ITIL Specialist Create Deliver Support Course (ITIL CDS)
The ITIL Specialist Create Deliver Support Course focuses on creating, delivering, and supporting IT services within the IT Infrastructure Library framework, aligning with modern IT Service Management practices.
What Is The ITIL Specialist Create Deliver Support Certification?
The ITIL CDS certification validates expertise in designing and managing IT services through structured processes and professional certification recognised by PeopleCert.
Core Principles Of The ITIL Framework
The ITIL framework outlines best practices for service management, ensuring consistency across IT support and service delivery environments.
Building Expertise As An ITIL Specialist
Becoming an ITIL specialist involves mastering the CDS lifecycle, understanding service transition, and integrating agile project management and DevOps principles.
ITIL Specialist Create Deliver Support Training Options
ITIL Specialist Create Deliver Support training options include virtual learning, online courses, and corporate training, providing hands-on learning within a virtual classroom environment.
How Does CDS Fit Into IT Service Management?
The ITIL Specialist CDS module integrates with ITSM and IT asset management, supporting organisations in improving IT support desk efficiency and value delivery.
ITIL Specialist Create Deliver Support Course – Practical Learning Methods
Participants on this ITIL CDS Specialist course experience applied learning through simulated IT service desk scenarios using technologies like cloud computing and ethical hacker simulations.
ITIL Specialist Create Deliver Support Certification And Exam Details
The ITIL Specialist CDS exam, managed by PeopleCert, assesses understanding of the IT Infrastructure Library value system and service transition processes.
How To Register For The ITIL Specialist Exam?
ITIL Specialist Exam candidates can register via the PeopleCert website, purchasing an exam voucher that includes proctored exam access and official course materials.
Preparing For The ITIL Specialist Exam
ITIL Specialist Exam preparation includes study of ITIL processes, ITIL service design, and practice exams with pass mark guidance provided by authorised training organisations.
Key ITIL Processes Covered in the ITIL Specialist Create Deliver Support training
Processes include service transition, continual improvement, change management, and quality management aligned with ISO 27001 standards.
Professional Growth And Career Benefits
Achieving the ITIL Specialist CDS certification enhances career prospects for IT consultants, ITIL practitioners, and service delivery professionals.
Why Pursue ITIL Training?
ITIL training improves understanding of the IT Service Management lifecycle, enabling alignment with business analysis and project management objectives.
Career Path After ITIL Specialist CDS certification
After gaining ITIL Specialist CDS certification professionals progress into roles such as ITIL expert, ITIL consultant, and service delivery manager across industries like cloud security and data management.
Developing Leadership And Soft Skills
Leadership, communication, and problem-solving are strengthened through ITIL CDS learning, supporting innovation and quality service delivery.
Integrating ITIL With Modern Technologies
ITIL CDS blends with emerging technologies including AI, machine learning, and cloud security to enhance service automation and incident response.
How Does ITIL Support DevOps And Agile?
ITIL complements DevOps and agile project management by defining structured collaboration across development, operations, and service delivery teams.
Adopting Automation And Cloud Solutions
Automation, AWS integration, and Citrix platforms streamline IT support systems, improving efficiency and compliance with GDPR requirements.
Continuous Improvement In IT Service Delivery
ITIL encourages continual improvement through feedback loops, data-driven decisions, and alignment with IT support desk performance metrics.
What Are The Benefits Of ITIL CDS For Organisations?
Organisations benefit from structured service delivery, improved incident management, and measurable business value from IT Service Management initiatives.
Quality Management And Compliance
Quality management principles ensure adherence to standards such as ISO 27001 and promote consistent service outcomes across teams.