STOM - Service Transition & Operations Management

Updated September 2025
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Overview

The Service Transition and Operations Management (STOM) course by Career Cracker Academy is a specialized 45-day program designed to bridge the gap between IT development and production operations. With a laser focus on Major Incident ManagementProblem Management, and Change Management, this course empowers you with hands-on skills using top industry tools like ServiceNowJira & Power BI. You'll gain real-time experience in restoring critical services, preventing recurrence of issues, and implementing changes with minimal risk.

Whether you're an IT fresher, experienced professional, or someone seeking a career switch into high-paying ITSM roles, STOM equips you with practical expertise and strategic knowledge to manage IT operations in global enterprises.

 

The Next Batch of STOM will be Batch 18, we have successfully placed 17 Batches with 93% of all students who enrolled getting placed. The free demo lectures will start for it from 8th September 2025. Attending the free demo lectures will provide you more details regarding the course curriculum job prospects and previous placement.

Course Highlights

  • Major Incident Management
    Learn to handle high-severity incidents with confidence. From detection to resolution and post-incident analysis, master how to minimize business disruptions using tools like ServiceNow, Opsgenie, and PagerDuty.

  • Problem Management
    Uncover the root causes behind recurring issues using structured RCA methods like Ishikawa diagrams and the 5 Whys. Prevent future disruptions through strong documentation and effective resolution strategies in ServiceNow and Jira.

  • Change Management
    Become proficient in implementing controlled changes. Master RFC workflows, CAB processes, risk assessments, and Post-Implementation Reviews using ServiceNow, Trello, and Confluence.

  • Hands-On Tool Training
    Get trained in industry tools such as:

    • ServiceNow: End-to-end modules for incident, problem, and change.

    • Jira: Project/task tracking and RCA documentation.

    • Power BI: Visualization of ITSM metrics.

  • Live Scenario Labs & Capstone Project
    Simulate real-world cases including major incidents, RCA documentation, and high-risk changes—preparing you for the challenges of any ITSM role.

  • Interview Preparation & Career Support
    Resume building, mock interviews, real-time HR feedback, and guidance from industry professionals who have placed over 1953+ students.

Course Details

  • 📅 Duration: 45 Days

  • 🕘 Timing: 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Mon–Fri) + Weekend Sessions

  • 🛠️ Mode: Hands-on assignments, live projects, mock interviews

  • 📈 Placement Stats:

    • ✅ 100% Placement Record

    • 💼 Avg Salary: ₹18 LPA

    • 🎯 Max Salary: ₹36 LPA

    • 💸 Pay After Placement: No huge upfront fee—pay only after job placement

    • 🏢 16 Successful Batches with placements in companies like Google, Microsoft, Deloitte, JP Morgan, Amazon, IBM, Accenture, Infosys, and many more.

  • 🧑‍🎓 Career Outcomes:

    • Major Incident Manager

    • Change Manager

    • Problem Manager

    • ITIL Service Lead

    • ITSM Manager

    • IPC Lead

    • Service Delivery Manager

 

Module 1: ITIL v4 Foundation Refresher (Day 1–2)

  • Introduction to ITIL v4 and the Service Value System

  • Key ITIL concepts: Services, Value, Stakeholders, Practices

  • Overview of Service Transition & Operations in the ITIL lifecycle

  • Introduction to ServiceNow as the primary ITSM platform

 

Module 2: Major Incident Management (Day 3–10)

Concepts Covered

  • Difference between Major and Normal incidents

  • Priority matrix and incident categorization (P1–P5)

  • Roles and responsibilities in MIM (Incident Manager, Resolver Teams)

  • Communication flow: Executive updates, bridge calls, stakeholder alerts

  • Post-Incident Review (PIR) and timeline documentation

Hands-On (ServiceNow & Tools)

  • Logging and tracking Major Incidents

  • Triggering and managing bridge calls

  • Using Opsgenie & PagerDuty for alerts and escalations

  • Documenting resolution steps and workarounds

Lab Activities

  • Simulated P1 incident scenario (e.g., application outage or DNS failure)

  • Real-time MIM exercise with roleplay and communication drills

 

Module 3: Problem Management (Day 11–18)

Concepts Covered

  • Problem vs Incident: Key differences

  • Lifecycle of a problem: Detection → Diagnosis → Workaround → RCA → Closure

  • RCA methodologies: 5 Whys, Ishikawa Diagram (Fishbone)

  • Creating and maintaining Known Error Records

  • Integration with Incident and Change Management

Hands-On (ServiceNow)

  • Creating Problem Records and linking associated Incidents

  • Performing RCA and documenting findings

  • Updating Known Error Database (KEDB)

  • Creating Problem Tasks and Workarounds

Lab Activities

  • RCA simulation (e.g., frequent database crashes)

  • Use of Ishikawa and 5 Whys on real case studies

 

Module 4: Change Management (Day 19–28)

Concepts Covered

  • Change types: Normal, Standard, Emergency, Retrospective, Unauthorized

  • Risk Assessment and Impact Analysis

  • RFC (Request for Change) lifecycle: New → Assess → Authorize → Implement → Review → Closed

  • CAB/ECAB process and approval workflows

  • Change calendar, blackout windows, and scheduling

  • Post-Implementation Review (PIR) and documentation

Hands-On (ServiceNow)

  • Creating and processing different change types

  • Risk scoring and assessment form

  • CAB meeting preparation and documentation

  • Implementing changes and attaching test/rollback plans

Lab Activities

  • Emergency Change simulation (e.g., certificate renewal failure)

  • Normal Change scenario (e.g., planned infrastructure upgrade)

 

Module 5: Knowledge Management (Day 29–31)

Concepts Covered

  • Role of Knowledge in Service Transition & Operations

  • Lifecycle: Author → Review → Approve → Publish → Retire

  • DIKW model (Data-Information-Knowledge-Wisdom)

  • Linking Knowledge Articles to Incidents, Problems, and Changes

Hands-On (ServiceNow)

  • Creating Knowledge Articles using templates

  • Reviewing and updating outdated articles

  • Tagging and categorizing articles for easy retrieval

Lab Activities

  • Create a reusable article based on a resolved P1 incident

  • Knowledge review session to validate accuracy and relevance

 

Module 6: Capstone Project (Day 32–40)

  • Real-world scenario involving:

    • P1 Major Incident simulation

    • Root Cause Analysis for recurring failure

    • Emergency Change deployment with PIR

    • Knowledge Article publication

  • Full workflow execution in ServiceNow

  • Instructor feedback on ticketing and documentation

 

Module 7: Interview Preparation & Career Support (Day 41–45)

  • Resume preparation using real ticket examples

  • Mock interviews with scenario-based questions

  • Best practices for answering behavioral and ITSM role-specific questions

  • 1-on-1 sessions with placement experts and HR guidance

 

Key Tools Covered

Tool

Purpose

ServiceNow

Full lifecycle for Incident, Problem, Change, Knowledge Management

Opsgenie

Incident alerting, escalation management

PagerDuty

On-call rotations, notifications during MIM

Email/Slack

Stakeholder communication, executive updates

Why Choose This Course

  • 🚀 Career Cracker is not just a course—it's a launchpad. Since 2021, we've empowered 1953+ students to break into IT careers with an average CTC of ₹18 LPA.

  • 🧑‍🏫 45+ Industry Experts: Learn directly from professionals working in the field.

  • 📈 Real ROI: No huge upfront costs. We only succeed when you succeed—pay only after you get placed.

  • 🎯 High-Demand Roles: We focus on top-tier ITSM roles with immense market demand and global relevance.

  • 🌐 Live Scenario-Based Learning: Real incidents, real tools, real outcomes.

  • 🤝 Placement-First Approach: 1500+ HR connections, direct referrals, resume building, and mock interviews.

  • 🌍 Top Hiring Partners: Including Google, Microsoft, JP Morgan, Infosys, Accenture, Capgemini, HCL, and more.

  • 🧠 Post-Course Support: 3-month mentorship & support after placement to ensure on-job success.