Overview
The Service Transition & Operations Management (STOM) program by Career Cracker Academy is a comprehensive 45-day, industry-aligned training designed to develop professionals in modern IT Service Management practices based on the ITIL® 4 framework.
This program focuses on the core operational value streams of:
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Incident Management
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Major Incident Management
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Problem Management
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Change Enablement (Change Management)
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Service Transition Governance
Through structured lifecycle-based learning and real-world case simulations, you will gain hands-on exposure to enterprise-grade ITSM environments using ServiceNow and industry monitoring practices.
The course emphasizes:
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Restoring services rapidly while minimizing business impact
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Identifying and eliminating root causes to reduce recurring incidents
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Governing changes through risk-based assessment and CAB/ECAB processes
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Aligning IT operations with business continuity and service reliability
Designed for graduates, early-career professionals, and experienced IT practitioners seeking to transition into high-demand ITSM leadership roles, STOM equips you with both operational execution skills and strategic process understanding required in global enterprises.
By the end of this program, you will be capable of managing critical service disruptions, driving structured root cause analysis, and enabling controlled service changes in complex production environments.
Course Highlights
Major Incident Management
Develop the capability to lead and coordinate high-impact service disruptions within enterprise environments.
This module covers the complete Major Incident lifecycle — from detection and validation to bridge coordination, stakeholder communication, service restoration, and Post-Incident Review (PIR).
You will learn how to:
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Declare and manage Major Incidents based on business impact criteria
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Lead cross-functional technical war rooms
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Apply structured escalation models (functional and hierarchical)
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Maintain real-time stakeholder communication
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Conduct structured PIR and drive continuous improvement
Hands-on exposure includes ServiceNow workflows and industry on-call management practices using tools such as Opsgenie and PagerDuty.
Problem Management
Master structured root cause identification and long-term service stability practices aligned with ITIL® 4 principles.
This module focuses on transitioning from reactive firefighting to proactive service improvement through:
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Reactive and proactive Problem Management techniques
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Root Cause Analysis methodologies (5 Whys, Ishikawa / Fishbone)
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Pain Value Analysis for prioritization
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Known Error Database (KEDB) management
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Problem Tasks (P-Tasks) governance
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Integration with Change Enablement for permanent resolution
All investigations and documentation are performed within ServiceNow, emphasizing audit readiness and enterprise documentation standards.
Change Enablement (Change Management)
Build expertise in governing service changes with risk-based control and structured lifecycle management.
You will gain practical knowledge of:
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Change categorization (Standard, Normal, Emergency)
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Risk and impact assessment models
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CAB and ECAB governance
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Testing lifecycle (Dev → QA → UAT → Staging → Production)
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Rollback planning and change conflict management
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Post-Implementation Review within the change record
The focus is on ensuring service reliability, compliance, and controlled service evolution within enterprise IT environments using ServiceNow.
Hands-On Platform Training
Practical exposure is delivered through guided labs within enterprise ITSM environments, including:
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ServiceNow – End-to-end Incident, Problem, Major Incident, and Change workflows
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On-Call & Escalation Tools – Opsgenie / PagerDuty integration concepts
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SLA, OLA, KPI and reporting governance within ITSM processes
Training emphasizes process alignment, documentation standards, escalation governance, and operational accountability.
Live Scenario Labs & Capstone Simulation
Engage in real-world operational simulations designed to mirror enterprise IT environments.
Participants will:
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Manage a simulated high-severity production outage
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Conduct structured RCA documentation
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Govern a high-risk change from initiation to closure
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Deliver a Post-Incident Review presentation
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Align operational decisions with business impact
The capstone project integrates Incident, Problem, and Change workflows into a single end-to-end enterprise case study.
Interview Preparation & Career Acceleration Support
Structured career enablement includes:
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ITSM role-focused resume optimization
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Scenario-based mock interviews (Major Incident / Problem / Change roles)
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Real-time feedback from industry practitioners
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Managerial communication coaching
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Placement guidance and hiring strategy
Our placement ecosystem is supported by strong industry connections and a proven track record of successful ITSM placements.
Course Details
Program Overview
Duration: 45 Days
Schedule: 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Monday to Friday) with additional weekend sessions
Delivery Model: Instructor-led sessions combined with hands-on assignments, live scenario simulations, capstone project, and structured mock interviews
Placement Performance
• 100% placement track record
• Average Compensation: ₹18 LPA
• Highest Compensation: ₹36 LPA
• Pay-After-Placement Model – Minimal onboarding fee; remaining fee payable only after successful job placement
• 16 successful batches with placements in leading organizations including Google, Microsoft, Deloitte, JP Morgan, Amazon, IBM, Accenture, Infosys, and other global enterprises
Career Pathways
Graduates of this program typically transition into roles such as:
• Major Incident Manager
• Change Manager
• Problem Manager
• ITIL Service Lead
• ITSM Manager
• Incident Process Lead (IPC Lead)
• Service Delivery Manager
Program Curriculum Structure
Module 1: ITIL v4 Foundation Refresher (Day 1–2)
This module establishes the conceptual foundation required for modern IT Service Management.
Topics Covered:
• Introduction to ITIL v4 and the Service Value System
• Core ITIL concepts: Services, Value, Stakeholders, Practices
• Overview of Service Transition and Operations within the service lifecycle
• Introduction to ServiceNow as the primary ITSM platform
Module 2: Major Incident Management (Day 3–10)
Focuses on managing high-impact service disruptions in enterprise environments.
Conceptual Coverage:
• Distinction between Major and Normal Incidents
• Priority matrix and categorization framework (P1–P5)
• Roles and responsibilities within Major Incident Management
• Structured communication: executive updates, bridge calls, stakeholder coordination
• Post-Incident Review (PIR) and timeline documentation
Hands-On Practice (ServiceNow & Alerting Tools):
• Logging and tracking Major Incidents
• Initiating and managing bridge calls
• Alerting and escalation using Opsgenie and PagerDuty
• Documenting workarounds and resolution steps
Lab Simulations:
• Simulated P1 outage scenario (e.g., application or DNS failure)
• Live MIM role-play with structured communication drills
Module 3: Problem Management (Day 11–18)
Develops expertise in identifying and eliminating root causes to prevent recurrence.
Conceptual Coverage:
• Differences between Incident and Problem Management
• Problem lifecycle: Detection → Diagnosis → Workaround → RCA → Closure
• Root Cause Analysis techniques: 5 Whys and Ishikawa (Fishbone)
• Known Error Records and KEDB management
• Integration with Incident and Change processes
Hands-On Practice (ServiceNow):
• Creating and linking Problem Records to Incidents
• Performing RCA and documenting findings
• Updating Known Error Database
• Creating Problem Tasks and documenting workarounds
Lab Simulations:
• RCA exercise for recurring database failures
• Application of Ishikawa and 5 Whys on structured case studies
Module 4: Change Management (Day 19–28)
Builds competence in controlled service evolution through risk-based governance.
Conceptual Coverage:
• Change categories: Normal, Standard, Emergency, Retrospective, Unauthorized
• Risk assessment and impact analysis
• RFC lifecycle: New → Assess → Authorize → Implement → Review → Closed
• CAB and ECAB approval governance
• Change calendar management and blackout windows
• Post-Implementation Review (PIR) documentation
Hands-On Practice (ServiceNow):
• Creating and processing various change types
• Completing risk scoring and assessment forms
• CAB preparation and documentation
• Attaching testing evidence and rollback plans
Lab Simulations:
• Emergency change scenario (e.g., certificate renewal failure)
• Planned infrastructure upgrade (Normal Change case study)
Module 5: Knowledge Management (Day 29–31)
Emphasizes organizational learning and service maturity.
Conceptual Coverage:
• Role of Knowledge in Service Transition and Operations
• Knowledge lifecycle: Author → Review → Approve → Publish → Retire
• DIKW model (Data–Information–Knowledge–Wisdom)
• Linking knowledge to Incident, Problem, and Change records
Hands-On Practice (ServiceNow):
• Creating knowledge articles using structured templates
• Reviewing and updating outdated documentation
• Categorization and tagging for improved retrieval
Lab Activities:
• Publishing a reusable article based on a resolved P1 incident
• Knowledge validation session for accuracy and completeness
Module 6: Capstone Project (Day 32–40)
An integrated enterprise simulation combining all major practices.
Participants will execute:
• P1 Major Incident management
• Root Cause Analysis for recurring failure
• Emergency Change deployment with PIR documentation
• Knowledge Article publication
• Full end-to-end workflow execution in ServiceNow
Instructor feedback will focus on documentation quality, governance adherence, and operational decision-making.
Module 7: Interview Preparation and Career Support (Day 41–45)
Designed to transition learners into enterprise roles with confidence.
• Resume preparation using real ITSM ticket examples
• Scenario-based mock interviews
• Behavioral and role-specific interview guidance
• One-on-one sessions with placement mentors and HR professionals
Key Platforms Covered
ServiceNow
Primary ITSM platform for Incident, Problem, Change, and Knowledge Management lifecycles
Opsgenie
Incident alerting and escalation management
PagerDuty
On-call rotation management and critical notification workflows
Email and Slack
Structured stakeholder communication and executive updates
Why Choose This Course
Career Cracker is more than a training program — it is a structured career acceleration platform. Since 2021, we have enabled over 1,953 professionals to transition into IT careers, with an average compensation package of ₹18 LPA.
Faculty with Industry Expertise
Learn from experienced professionals actively working in enterprise IT environments. Our instructors bring practical exposure from real production landscapes, not just theoretical knowledge.
Performance-Aligned Fee Model
Our model reflects confidence in our outcomes. We maintain a minimal onboarding fee structure, with the major component payable only after successful job placement.
Focus on High-Demand ITSM Roles
The program is designed specifically for globally relevant IT Service Management roles, including Major Incident Management, Problem Management, and Change Management — areas with sustained enterprise demand.
Scenario-Driven Practical Learning
Training is centered around real-world case simulations, enterprise-grade tools, and live operational scenarios that reflect actual IT environments.
Placement-Oriented Ecosystem
With a strong HR network, structured resume building, mock interviews, and guided referrals, we maintain a placement-first approach designed to maximize career outcomes.
Established Hiring Network
Our learners have secured roles in leading global organizations including Google, Microsoft, JP Morgan, Infosys, Accenture, Capgemini, HCL, and other major enterprises.
Post-Placement Mentorship
We continue to support learners for three months after placement, ensuring smooth on-the-job transition, process clarity, and professional growth.










































