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International Standard · ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018

ISO/IEC 20000
IT Service Management

The world's first and only international standard for IT service management — enabling organisations to benchmark ITSM processes, demonstrate quality service delivery, satisfy auditors and clients, and achieve accredited certification recognised in 170+ countries.

ISO 20000 ITSM IT Service Management SMS Service Level Management PECB EXIN Continual Improvement ITIL Aligned
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ISO/IEC 20000 Certification
International Standard · IT Service Management
StandardISO/IEC 20000-1:2018
Certification BodyPECB / EXIN / BSI
Exam FormatMultiple Choice + Essay
LevelsFoundation → Lead Implementer → Lead Auditor
AlignmentITIL 4 · COBIT · ISO 9001
StatusActive
7
Modules
ISO
Standard
170+
Countries
3
Cert Levels
Certification Overview

What This Certification Validates

ISO/IEC 20000 is the international standard for IT Service Management (ITSM). It specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving a Service Management System (SMS) — enabling organisations to plan, design, transition, deliver, and improve services that fulfil agreed requirements and deliver value to customers and service providers alike.

Strongly aligned with ITIL 4 best practices, ISO 20000 provides the formal certification framework that ITIL alone cannot — giving organisations an independently audited and globally recognised proof of ITSM excellence. It is widely mandated in public sector procurement, outsourcing contracts, and regulated industries including finance and healthcare.

What You Will Learn

Skills Covered

Understand the ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 standard requirements and how to implement and maintain a compliant Service Management System (SMS)

Apply service level management, capacity management, availability management, financial management, and continuity management practices

Manage business relationships and supplier relationships within an ISO 20000 compliant ITSM framework to ensure consistent service delivery

Implement incident management, service request fulfilment, and problem management processes aligned to ISO 20000 requirements

Control changes, releases, and deployments — including emergency change processes and configuration management — within a compliant SMS

Plan and conduct internal audits, management reviews, and continual improvement cycles as required by the ISO 20000 standard

Target Audience

Who Should Take This Course

IT service managers, service delivery managers, and ITSM process owners responsible for implementing or auditing IT service management systems

IT consultants and advisors helping organisations achieve ISO/IEC 20000 certification or align ITSM processes with international standards

ITIL certified professionals who want to validate their practical ITSM knowledge against a formally auditable and globally recognised ISO standard

Quality managers, compliance officers, and internal auditors working in regulated or public-sector IT environments with ISO 20000 mandates

Certification Details
StandardISO/IEC 20000-1:2018
DomainIT Service Management
Foundation Exam40 Q / 60 min / 65%
Cert BodiesPECB · EXIN · BSI
AlignmentITIL 4 · COBIT · ISO 9001
Recognition170+ Countries
LevelsFoundation / Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor

Zetlan Technologies delivers ISO 20000 training covering all 7 syllabus modules — SMS requirements, service delivery, relationship management, incident and problem management, control processes, and audit — with live expert instruction and exam preparation.

Course Curriculum

ISO/IEC 20000 — 7 Core Modules

Click any module to explore all topics covered in the ISO/IEC 20000 IT Service Management syllabus.

1
Introduction to ISO/IEC 20000
4 Topics
ITIL, Six Sigma, COBIT, ISO 9000, ISO 27001 — Industry Standards and Best Practices in Service Management
Differences and Relationships Between ITIL® and ISO/IEC 20000
History and Evolution of ISO/IEC 20000
Scope and Purpose of ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018
2
Service Management System (SMS)
6 Topics
Management Responsibilities and Leadership Commitment
Governance Framework Within ISO 20000
Documentation Management Requirements
Resource Management and Competence
Establishing, Implementing, Monitoring, and Maintaining the SMS
Continual Improvement of the SMS — Plan-Do-Check-Act Cycle
3
Information Security Management
5 Topics
Introduction to Information Security Management Within ITSM
Security Policy Requirements Under ISO 20000
Role of Security in Change, Release, and Deployment Management
Purpose of Security Controls
Access Management — Physical and Intellectual Property
4
Design and Transition of Services
7 Topics
Introduction to Service Design and Transition Processes
Service Level Management (SLM) — Concepts, Responsibilities, and SLA Design
Requirements for Service Continuity and Availability Management
Activities for Monitoring and Managing Availability
Budgeting and Accounting for IT Services
Financial Management for Service Providers
Capacity Management — Planning and Monitoring
5
Relationship Processes
4 Topics
Business Relationship Management (BRM) — Purpose and Key Activities
Building and Maintaining Customer Relationships
Supplier Management — Selection, Contracting, Monitoring, and Review
Managing Third-Party Service Providers Within the SMS
6
Resolution Processes
4 Topics
Incident Management — Restoring Service, Managing Breaches of Service Targets
Service Request Fulfilment — Managing and Tracking Service Requests
Problem Management — Procedures, Activities, Root Cause Analysis
Management of Known Errors and Problem Records
7
Control Processes and Audit
9 Topics
Configuration Management — Scope, Information Requirements, CI Control
Change Management — Change Process, Emergency Change, Schedule of Changes
Release and Deployment Management — Release Planning, Design, and Implementation
Defining Scope and Scope Clauses for ISO 20000 Certification
Types of Audits and Assessments — Internal, External, Certification
Roles and Responsibilities in Audit and Governance
Coverage and Governance of SMS Processes
Internal Audit Planning and Execution
Standard Application and Certification Process
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ISO/IEC 20000 and why does it matter?
ISO/IEC 20000 is the international standard for IT Service Management. It defines requirements for an ITSM Service Management System (SMS) and enables organisations to independently demonstrate that their IT services meet customer needs, international best practices, and regulatory requirements. It is mandated in many public sector contracts and is widely recognised as the benchmark for managed service providers globally.
How is ISO 20000 different from ITIL?
ITIL is a best-practice framework offering guidance and recommendations. ISO 20000 is a certifiable international standard with specific, auditable requirements. Organisations can be formally certified to ISO 20000; they cannot be certified to ITIL. The two are complementary — implementing ITIL best practices is one of the most effective ways to prepare for ISO 20000 certification.
What are the certification levels for ISO/IEC 20000?
ISO 20000 certifications through bodies like PECB and EXIN typically offer: Foundation (core concepts, 40 questions, 60 min), Lead Implementer (establishing and managing an SMS, multi-format exam), and Lead Auditor (auditing SMS implementations, multi-format exam). Organisations can also seek corporate ISO 20000-1 certification through accredited certification bodies.
What are the business benefits of ISO 20000 certification?
ISO 20000 offers competitive differentiation by demonstrating reliable, high-quality IT service delivery; access to public sector markets that mandate ISO 20000 compliance; assurance to clients that service requirements will be met; a framework for continual improvement; reduced compliance costs for related standards including PCI DSS; and stronger alignment of ITSM with business objectives.
What does Zetlan Technologies offer for ISO 20000 training?
Zetlan Technologies delivers ISO 20000 training covering all 7 syllabus modules — from SMS requirements and service level management through incident/problem management, change/release control, relationship management, and internal audit — through live instructor-led sessions with real-world case studies and full exam preparation support.
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