ISEB Foundation Certificate In Green IT

Product Description

Please note: This course is currently in development & therefore subject to change.

Every organisation now faces the challenge of providing cost effective quality services, against a background of economic downturn, volatile energy costs & an obligation to the environment to reduce its carbon footprint. These organisations are also increasingly looking towards its IT / IS group to lead the way & assist the organisation to realise its objectives to becoming greener.

There is a common consensus across all industry sectors that organisations have a responsibility to cut their carbon dioxide emissions if the effects of climate change are to be addressed. The IT community is in a prime position to lead their organisations in achieving this requirement.

Whether it is by implementing simple efficiencies such as encouraging companies to utilise their IT assets for longer or more complex remedies such as server virtualisation, IT can lead the way in helping deliver an organisation's green credentials.

The course will cover subjects such as:

• Green IT regulations, legislation & policy
• How to identify & baseline your organisation's current Green IT credentials
• How to move forward in delivering greener IT

Other subjects covered in the course include:

• Understanding the definition of " Green IT"
• Identify the political, environmental, social & legal drivers for Green IT
• Identify an organisation's internal drivers for change
• Understand the practicalities of energy efficiencies
• Explain the business benefits of adopting a Green IT strategy

It is accredited by, & follows the syllabus specified by the Information Systems Examination Board (ISEB)

The course culminates in an optional one-hour multiple-choice examination for the ISEB Foundation Certificate in Green IT

This training may be available onsite; please contact us if you are interested.