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Duration:
From 2 days
Study Mode:
Classroom / Online Live
Next Date:
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Please note

This course is no longer offered. See all available Networking certifications.

Overview

On this accelerated BCS Foundation Certificate in Software and Hardware Asset Management (SAHAM) course, you’ll learn the objectives, principles and concepts necessary to implement software and hardware asset management within your business. This certification course incorporates training on Hardware Asset Management (HAM) and licensing as well as the latest developments in Software Asset Management (SAM).

In just 2 days, you’ll learn about the current licensing methodologies including volume agreements, cloud, hybrid, software as a service (SaaS) and bring your own device (BYOD). You’ll also build knowledge on:

  • Legal and regulatory compliance requirements
  • Preparing and distributing asset reports throughout the your business
  • Measuring current SAM and HAM maturity and identifying areas of improvement

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the BCS SAHAM exam, and achieve your BCS Foundation Certificate in Software and Hardware Asset Management (SAHAM) certification . Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

  • Software asset managers
  • IT asset managers
  • Professionals in IT procurement

Curriculum

  • Section 1: Introduction to Software and Hardware Asset Management
  • Section 2: Introduction to Software Licensing
  • Section 3: Importance of managing IT Assets
  • Section 4: Challenges implementing SAM / HAM
  • Section 5: Understanding entitlement
  • Section 6: Managing asset inventory
  • Section 7: Asset Usage
  • Section 8: Asset Reconciliation

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

BCS Foundation Certificate in Software and Hardware Asset Management (SAHAM) exam

  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Format: Multiple-choice
  • Number of questions: 40
  • Passing score: 65% (26/40)
  • Domains:
    1. Introduction to Software and Hardware Asset Management 10%
    2. Introduction to Software Licensing 10%
    3. Importance of managing IT Assets 15%
    4. Challenges implementing SAM / HAM 10%
    5. Understanding entitlement 15%
    6. Managing asset inventory 15%
    7. Asset Usage 5%
    8. Asset Reconciliation 20%

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this accelerated course.

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

  • Accommodation *
  • Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
  • On-site exams **
  • Exam vouchers **
  • Practice tests **
  • Certification Guarantee ***
  • Courseware
  • Up to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
  • 24-hour lab access
  • Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply to online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass the first time or train again for free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  • Two training options. Choose between residential classroom-based and online courses
  • You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
  • Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
  • Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
  • You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am–5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand, you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time with your instructor
  • You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
  • You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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