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ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 Certification

ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018
Information technology — Service management — Part 1: Service management system requirements

The international standard for IT service management. ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 helps IT service providers demonstrate their capability to plan, establish, deliver, and improve a Service Management System (SMS).

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7–10 Day Certification
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Why Certify

Benefits of ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 Certification

ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 demonstrates that your IT service delivery meets the world's highest standards of quality and reliability.

Demonstrate IT Service Excellence

Show clients and stakeholders that your IT services are delivered to internationally recognised best practice standards.

Win IT Service Contracts

ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 is required by many enterprise clients and government bodies as a condition for IT service procurement.

Improve Service Quality

Structured service management processes reduce incidents, improve resolution times, and enhance service reliability.

Internationally Recognised

ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 is the global standard for IT service management, recognised in Angola, Europe, Asia, and beyond.

Align with ITIL Best Practices

ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 aligns with ITIL and other service management standards, complementing your existing investments.

Reduce Service Disruptions

Formalised change, incident, and problem management processes reduce unplanned outages and service degradation.

What It Covers

Key Requirements of ISO 20000-1:2018

ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 aligns with the High Level Structure (HLS) for easy integration with ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 22301:2019.

Service management system (SMS) policy and planning
Service portfolio and catalogue management
Incident and service request management
Change management and release management
Problem management and root cause analysis
Configuration management and asset registers
Capacity and availability management
Service continuity and recovery planning
Service level management and SLA monitoring
Internal audit program and management review

Industries

Who Needs ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018?

ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 is essential for IT service providers and organisations with internal IT functions, particularly:

IT & Managed Service Providers
Cloud & SaaS Providers
Government ICT Services
Telecommunications
Banking & Financial Services
Healthcare IT
Defence & Intelligence
Enterprise IT Departments
Complements ITIL 4 — ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 certification and ITIL practices reinforce each other, providing a comprehensive service management approach.

Simple & Clear

Our ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 Certification Process

A structured, transparent process tailored to IT service environments — efficient and disruption-free.

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Application

Submit your application to initiate the certification process.

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Certification Agreement

A formal agreement will be shared for your review and signature prior to commencement.

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Stage 1 Audit

A thorough review of your documentation, processes, and overall readiness against the applicable standard.

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Stage 1 Audit Report

A detailed report outlining findings, observations, and recommended actions will be shared with you.

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Stage 2 Audit

An on-site or remote assessment evaluating the implementation, effectiveness, and conformity of your management system.

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Final Report & Certification

Upon completion of the Stage 2 audit, a comprehensive report will be issued. Any identified nonconformities must be addressed before certification is formally granted.

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