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SDI® Service Desk and Support Analyst (Exam Included)

Course by PeopleCert — 3 Days · Virtual/In-Class · Certificate Included

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Overview

The Service Desk Analyst (SDA) v9 Training introduces modern service desk operations and IT support. It covers analyst responsibilities, service management, and customer interactions. The course also explores professionalism and employee and customer experience.

 

Delegates will develop communication, troubleshooting, and interaction management skills. They will learn incident and service request management, escalation, and knowledge management. The course also covers AI, automation, and service desk metrics.

 

Service Desk Analyst (SDA) v9 Training Objectives

 

  • To understand the role and responsibilities of a Service Desk Analyst
  • To manage incidents and service requests using recognised practices
  • To develop effective communication and troubleshooting skills
  • To enhance customer and employee service experiences
  • To apply escalation, knowledge management, risk management, and continual improvement practices
  • To understand the use of AI, automation, and service desk performance metrics

Pre-requisites

Prerequisites for passing the exam will be a working knowledge and understanding of the professional demands placed on a service desk and support analyst, the standard process requirements for most support operations and the technology available to service desks

Audience

This Service Desk Analyst (SDA) v9 Training Course is suitable for professionals who want to develop practical service desk skills and improve customer and employee support experiences. This training course is suitable for these professionals:

  • Aspiring Service Desk Analysts
  • Service Desk Analysts
  • Help Desk Analysts
  • IT Support Technicians
  • First-Line Support Analysts
  • Second-Line Support Analysts
  • Service Desk Team Leaders

 

Service Desk Analyst (SDA) Exam Information 


The Service Desk Analyst (SDA) Exam assesses individuals' knowledge and skills related to service desk operations and customer support. This certification focuses on evaluating an individual's ability to effectively handle and resolve incidents, requests, and inquiries from users and customers. 


  • Question Type: Multiple Choice 
  • Total Questions: 60 
  • Total Marks: 60 Marks  
  • Pass Mark: 65%, or 39/60 Marks 
  • Duration: 60 Minutes 
  • Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book

Who is this for?

This course is designed for service desk managers and supervisors.

Course Outcome

Upon completion of this Service Desk Analyst (SDA) v9 Training Course, delegates will be able to apply recognised service desk practices, manage incidents and service requests, and enhance customer and employee experiences. They will also understand the role of AI, automation, and continual improvement in service desk operations.

This course develops skills in communication, troubleshooting, incident and service request management, and customer interaction. Delegates also learn knowledge management, escalation procedures, AI fundamentals, and continual improvement practices.

This is suitable for professionals involved in IT support or service desk operations who want to strengthen their practical skills. It is beneficial for aspiring and current Service Desk Analysts, Help Desk Analysts, and IT Support Technicians.

 

The course introduces Artificial Intelligence and its role in modern service desk operations. It explains AI concepts, common ITSM applications, benefits for customer experience, and key implementation challenges.


Service Desk Institute, SDI® and the SDI logo® are registered trademarks of Customers International Ltd. Please note that PeopleCert examinations cannot be sold separately and are included in the course pricing. Please read the Peoplecert privacy policy and terms of service policy at: https://www.peoplecert.org/terms-of-service-and-privacy-policy

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Course Features

  • Duration 3 Days
  • Language English
  • Delivery Virtual/In-Class
  • Certificate Yes
  • Availability Contact us for dates
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