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Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM)
What You'll Learn
During this course, students learn
best practices in Software Asset Management
Reducing Risk
Increasing Accountability
Uncovering Savings
Gaining Control of the IT Environment
Description
The IAITAM Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM) Course is a foundational education program that ensures students are able to manage software assets. Students also learn about the ever-changing variables throughout our industry. From software piracy and compliance issues to legislation and organizational challenges, it is necessary to evaluate both the internal and external influences that bring about change in how organizations manage their IT assets. A successful Software Asset Manager must look at the overall goals of the organization and determine where Software Asset Management will be a strategic influence in achieving those goals. This course also includes the exam for CSAM certification.
Who Should Attend
It is essential information for beginning IT Asset Managers and other IT professionals involved in asset management, resource budgeting, finance, software licensing, contract management and strategic planning.
Course Overview
The IAITAM Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM) Course is a foundational education program that ensures students are able to manage software assets. Students also learn about the ever-changing variables throughout our industry. From software piracy and compliance issues to legislation and organizational challenges, it is necessary to evaluate both the internal and external influences that bring about change in how organizations manage their IT assets. A successful Software Asset Manager must look at the overall goals of the organization and determine where Software Asset Management will be a strategic influence in achieving those goals. This course also includes the exam for CSAM certification.
Course Prerequisites
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Course Agenda
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Course Outline
The Scope of Software
Strategic License Management
Software Harvesting
License Documentation
The Right to Audit
Proactive vs. Reactive SAM
Developing Goals
Savings Opportunities
ITAM Compliance
Audit Letter
Examples of License Data Documentation
Compliance Enforcement
Understanding the EULA
Due Diligence for Compliance
The Art of Negotiation
Ts & Cs Advice
ITAM Automation
Selecting a Discovery Tool
ITAM Repository
Hardware & Organizational Impacts
Strategic License Management
Software Harvesting
License Documentation
The Right to Audit
Proactive vs. Reactive SAM
Developing Goals
Savings Opportunities
ITAM Compliance
Audit Letter
Examples of License Data Documentation
Compliance Enforcement
Understanding the EULA
Due Diligence for Compliance
The Art of Negotiation
Ts & Cs Advice
ITAM Automation
Selecting a Discovery Tool
ITAM Repository
Hardware & Organizational Impacts

