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What you'll learn

  • Design a best practice framework in which ServiceNow ITSM processes are aligned with ITIL best practices. 

  • Apply best practices in operational support by managing incidents, problems, service requests, and knowledge within ServiceNow. 

  • Optimize IT services by leveraging ServiceNow Change Management and CMDB capabilities. 

  • Evaluate the customization, automation, and integration capabilities of ServiceNow to meet specific organizational needs. 

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This course is designed for IT professionals who want to build an understanding of how ServiceNow’s IT Service Management (ITSM) capabilities enable advanced ITSM aligned with ITIL best practices. 

The course bridges theory and practice, teaching you not only how to use ServiceNow but also how to apply it effectively to improve IT operations, increase service quality, and support digital transformation.  The topics covered in this course include managing incidents, problems, service requests, and knowledge management, as well as leveraging change management and the configuration management database to control your IT environment. ServiceNow workflows and customizations are also introduced.  ServiceNow skills are in high demand, and the demand is growing. By mastering ITSM on this powerful platform, you’ll position yourself as a valuable asset to any organization seeking to streamline service delivery, reduce downtime, and improve user satisfaction. This course offers real-world use cases, ServiceNow demos, and hands-on exercises that make the concepts come alive.  This course is ideal for IT Operations Managers, IT Professionals, Service Desk Staff, and ITSM Consultants who are looking to enhance their skills in IT service management using the ServiceNow platform. Whether you're managing service delivery or supporting IT operations, this course provides practical insights to improve efficiency and drive digital transformation. No prior experience with ServiceNow is required. A basic understanding of ITSM concepts—such as incidents, changes, and service requests—as well as familiarity with general IT workflows and ITIL Foundation, will help you engage more effectively with the course content. It is designed for beginners who want hands-on experience. By the end of this course, learners will be able to design ITSM frameworks aligned with ITIL best practices, manage core service operations such as incidents and requests, and leverage Change Management and CMDB for service optimization. Additionally, they will be equipped to evaluate and apply customization, automation, and integration features within ServiceNow to meet diverse organizational needs.

In this course, you’ll explore the core functions and real-world applications of ServiceNow IT Service Management aligned with ITIL best practices. Through hands-on experience with the ServiceNow platform, you’ll learn to manage incidents, changes, requests, and the CMDB, while also customizing workflows to meet organizational needs. You’ll gain practical skills to improve IT operations, streamline service delivery, and support digital transformation initiatives.

What's included

16 videos5 readings1 assignment5 peer reviews2 discussion prompts

16 videosTotal 88 minutes
  • Introduction and Welcome 4 minutes
  • Introduction to ServiceNow 7 minutes
  • Navigating the ServiceNow UI 7 minutes
  • ITSM: Overview in ServiceNow 9 minutes
  • Managing Incidents in ServiceNow 6 minutes
  • Problem Management in ServiceNow 7 minutes
  • Service Request Management in ServiceNow 6 minutes
  • Knowledge Article Creation Purpose 5 minutes
  • Managing Change Requests Using ServiceNow 6 minutes
  • Introduction to the ServiceNow CMDB 4 minutes
  • Customizing Forms & Lists 5 minutes
  • Introduction to Flow Designer 7 minutes
  • Create your Own Reports & Dashboards 4 minutes
  • Introduction to ServiceNow Scripting 4 minutes
  • Integrating ServiceNow with External Systems 6 minutes
  • Congratulations and Continuous Learning Journey 4 minutes
5 readingsTotal 25 minutes
  • Welcome to the Course: Course Overview5 minutes
  • ITSM Best Practices as Per the ITIL Framework5 minutes
  • ServiceNow ITSM 5 minutes
  • ServiceNow CMDB Documentation 5 minutes
  • Integration Capabilities of ServiceNow 5 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 20 minutes
  • Advanced ITSM with ServiceNow: Optimizing IT Operations20 minutes
5 peer reviewsTotal 100 minutes
  • Hands-On-Learning: Navigating the ServiceNow Platform Like a Pro 10 minutes
  • Hands-On-Learning: Resolving an IT Issue from End User to Agent 10 minutes
  • Hands-On-Learning: Managing a Change Request and CMDB Association 10 minutes
  • Hands-On-Learning: Customizing Forms and Reporting in ServiceNow 10 minutes
  • Project: Optimizing IT Service Management at CloudFront Dynamics 60 minutes
2 discussion promptsTotal 15 minutes
  • What Makes ServiceNow a Game-Changer for ITSM10 minutes
  • Controlling Change Without Slowing Innovation 5 minutes

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Reviewed on May 25, 2026

This is a great platform for beginners, as it helps them learn more about ITSM and ServiceNow, making it easier for them to perform their jobs.

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Its one of the best Course I found on the coursera !

Frequently asked questions

ServiceNow ITSM in this course means managing core IT service processes inside one platform rather than treating incidents, requests, changes, and knowledge as separate activities. The focus is on how those processes work together and how to apply them in a way that aligns with ITIL best practices.

You use ServiceNow ITSM when support work needs a consistent way to handle service interruptions, standard requests, recurring issues, and planned changes. The course emphasizes using it when that work needs to be organized, traceable, and run according to shared service management practices.

It sits in the day-to-day operating layer where user issues, routine requests, recurring problems, planned changes, and service knowledge need to be coordinated. In this course, it connects front-line support work with change control, configuration visibility, and ongoing service improvement.

Basic ticket tracking is mostly about logging and closing issues, while ServiceNow ITSM is about managing a broader set of linked service processes. Here, the emphasis is on a connected workflow that includes requests, problems, changes, knowledge, and configuration context rather than isolated tickets.

No prior ServiceNow experience is required for this course. A basic understanding of ITSM concepts such as incidents, changes, and service requests, plus general familiarity with IT workflows, is helpful.

The course centers on the ServiceNow platform, with a focus on ITSM process management and broad automation, customization, and integration capabilities. It also uses ITIL best practices as the main method for organizing those workflows.

You practice managing incidents, problems, service requests, and knowledge so they follow a structured support process. You also work with change control, configuration relationships, and basic workflow automation to see how the pieces connect in ServiceNow.

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